Senior Digital Communications Officer
London / Hybrid
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About us
Today, over 1 million people in the UK are living with dementia and related neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and motor neuron disease. The impact of these incurable and progressive conditions on individuals and their families is devastating. The cost to the economy and public services is large and growing as the UK population ages.
Established in 2017, the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is a globally leading multidisciplinary research institute of over 900 members investigating the spectrum of neurodegenerative disorders causing dementia, driving a step change in our understanding of neurodegeneration, and accelerating the discovery, development and delivery of interventions that will help diagnose, treat, and ultimately prevent dementia.
The Institute is supported by the UK DRI’s Core team whose expertise range from operations, business & innovation, communications, finance, HR, events, research funding, tools & technology, scientific affairs and more. The Core team supports the Institute’s single mission at a national level, coordinating scientific and operational efforts across the UK DRI Centres and wider research ecosystem. It is a hybrid team with offices based at UCL, London.
About the role
We are looking for an energetic and self-driven communications professional with experience of digital communications and storytelling for a key new role within the Core team of the UK DRI.
Working closely with the Research Communications Manager, the Senior Digital Communications Officer will be responsible for the creation and implementation of a digital communications strategy to effectively communicate key messaging and research impact from the Institute to a range of internal and external audiences including researchers, industry professionals, key partners/funders and people affected by neurodegenerative conditions.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing lead on the development and implementation of digital communications and social media strategies
- Digital content generation with particular focus on graphics and video
- Development and management of digital platforms and channels including the website, intranet, social media, newsletters and Slack
- Oversight of UK DRI branding and visual identity
- Leadership on digital accessibility and compliance
- Providing support on reporting, public affairs, public engagement, patient involvement and crisis communications
The role is available immediately and funded by the UK DRI until 31 March 2028 in the first instance, with likely extension dependent on successful quinquennial review. As well as a competitive base salary and the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits. See job pack for details.
To apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter to; recruitment@ukdri.ac.uk for the attention of Alex Collcutt by 12pm (BST), Monday 29 July 2024. Details of the person specification can be found in the job pack for this role.
We anticipate interviews will be held w/c 12 August 2024. Our preference is for these to be in person (London offices) but will accommodate virtual if required.
For further information, or an informal chat prior to application, please contact Alex Collcutt, UK DRI Research Communications Manager (alex.collcutt@ukdri.ac.uk).
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
UK DRI promotes equality and is an inclusive workplace and aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of:
· Gender, including gender reassignment.
· Marital or civil partnership status
· Having or not having dependants
· Religion or belief
· Race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins)
· Disability
· Sexual orientation
· Age
We are opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. All job applicants and employees who work for us will be treated fairly and will not be unfairly discriminated against on any of the above grounds. Decisions about recruitment and selection, promotion, training or any other benefit will be made objectively and without unlawful discrimination.
