SENIOR PRESS OFFICER - SCIENCE & RESEARCH You’ll be joining a collaborative, bold and innovative team of individuals who put our community first and are connected by a passion to make a real difference. Our amazing benefits: 29 days annual leave (pro-rated for those who are part-time), which increases to 30 days after two years’ service. Three of these days need to be taken between Christmas and New Year. Celebrate your work anniversary in true Charity style Occupational Sick Pay Hybrid working Flexible working Charity pension Wellbeing support including professional counselling A personalised on-boarding programme Cycle to Work Scheme Perkbox – our team discount portal Health care vouchers We’re looking for a talented science and research PR professional to join our team. Every year, The Brain Tumour Charity invests 50% of its income on funding research to find a cure for brain tumours. You’ll develop a deep understanding of this research portfolio and use your science communications experience and expertise to oversee the provision of captivating research content to support our PR, marketing, fundraising and policy objectives. As the key link between the research and marketing teams, you’ll create communications plans featuring inspiring, scientifically sound stories that engage our warm and cold audiences and maximise our ability to respond to ad-hoc requests from journalists. You’ll also be a creative thinker - able to find new ways to tell stories and new outlets to tell them in while conveying the urgent need for scientific progress. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR: Passionate about science and research communications, you’ll be valued for your ability to interpret complex information and communicate it in a simple and impactful way. An expert in your field, you have exceptional writing skills and can build strong relationships across the charity as well as with journalists, scientists, partner institutions and those personally affected by the disease, Calm under pressure, a natural problem solver, and a strategic thinker, you’ll share our commitment to being evidence-based and community-focused in everything we do. You’ll have excellent attention to detail and be keen to join a bold and collaborative organisation looking to showcase the research it’s funding as we work to ensure everyone affected by brain tumours lives longer and better. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Reporting to and supported by the PR Manager, develop an expert and up-to-date understanding of our research portfolio and grants timelines. Through cross-team collaboration, become the key link between the research directorate and external facing teams such as marketing, fundraising and policy. Develop strategic, engaging and accessible research communication plans that feature scientifically sound stories to demonstrate the impact of our work to cold and warm audiences. Play an integral role in the delivery of a 24/7 press office to raise The Brain Tumour Charity’s profile and maximise our ability to respond to ad-hoc requests from journalists. Support Charity spokespeople representing the organisation to build their confidence and ensure they deliver accurate, impactful interviews and quotes Support fundraising teams by providing engaging and tailored information on The Charity’s research impact for upcoming bids, proposals and stewardship communications. Ensure our Support Team has the FAQs they may need to respond to enquiries from the community on new developments such as clinical trials opening or promising treatments. Work with the Stories Officer and PR Manager to identify people whose stories can help demonstrate the impact of our research. Coordinate the creation of captivating content that activates support from external stakeholders including prospective supporters, influencers, policy makers and the research community. Work with the Internal Communications Officer and Research Engagement Manager to improve understanding and engagement with The Brain Tumour Charity’s research. Develop and maintain expertise in issues related to brain tumours and the latest research.