Job Specifications
Salary: Starting from £36,272 + benefits
Role duration: 12 months FTC ( Jan 2026- Jan 2027)
The purpose of this role is to support the Digital Communications Manager in promoting, strengthening and protecting the reputation of the Academy by delivering and evaluating digital campaigns across key communications channels that engage and influence new and existing audiences.
You will achieve this by creating high-quality, engaging written and visual content that is on brand and optimised for different audiences and digital channels used by the Academy, including social media channels (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Bluesky and YouTube), email and our website. You will work closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the Academy and external partners, including influential UK and international medical researchers as well as patients, carers and the public, to help shape our work.
About The Role - What You Will Be Doing
Prepare engaging written and visual content for social media, email campaigns and the Academy website in collaboration with the Digital Communications Manager, Creative Content Manager and the wider communications team
Work on projects and tasks across social, email, website and content creation as required
Implement evidence-based digital comms plans, focusing on optimisation, consistency, accessibility, engagement and impact.
Work with colleagues to identify and action digital opportunities and projects, connecting with diverse audiences and stakeholders, while being aware of new technologies, such as AI, with consideration to ethics and reputational risk
Embed user experience, accessibility and audience needs throughout your work.
Effectively record and monitor digital data and metrics, adopting a data-driven approach to projects
Use our email marketing and CRM platforms, Dotdigital and Salesforce, to manage and deliver email campaigns
Support the capture and editing of short-form video content and post as part of multi-platform campaigns
Develop and maintain effective working links with appropriate representatives at peer organisations including other National Academies, Government departments, universities and research funders
Closing date for completed applications is 8 December 2025.
Interviews will likely be held online on 17/ 18 December 2025.
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Requirements
About you - what you bring to the role (your key skills and abilities)
An interest in science and health communications.
Knowledge of digital communications platforms, such as content management systems (CMS), customer relationship management (CRM) systems and email marketing platforms
An interest in current social media and digital trends including the production and use of short-form video content
Skills in digital monitoring, evaluation and reporting, including knowledge of reporting tools for social media, email marketing and websites, ideally including Google Analytics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an eye for visual content design, plus the ability to turn written copy into engaging and accessible digital content for use across social media, websites and email
Team player who enjoys working collaboratively and supporting colleagues.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Anticipates reputational risks and takes ownership to ensure robust results, alongside being able to work flexibly and to deadlines on reactive communications projects
Benefits
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Salary progression framework
Hybrid and agile working
29 days annual leave including Christmas closure dates, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Regular organisation-wide Wellbeing Days
Pension (the Academy offers a flexible contribution structure with a minimum employer contribution of 8% up to a maximum of 13% of gross salary, with an employee contribution ranging from 3% to 8%)
Life assurance
Vitality Private Medical Insurance, on completion of probation
SimplyHealth Cash Plans, on completion of probation
Season ticket travel loan (interest free), on completion of probation
Cycle to work scheme, available on completion of probation
Family friendly benefits - enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying period), coaching for parents returning to work
Subscription to Headspace and Class Pass
Staff training to support your development including EDI training (you can see more information on our EDI values, principles, and behaviours here)
For information about the Academy and our strategy 2022-2032 click here.
Click here for information about working at the Academy and the agile and flexible working style available and the full range of staff benefits
About the Company
We are the independent body in the UK representing the diversity of medical science. Our mission is to advance biomedical and health research and its translation into benefits for society. We are working to secure a future in which: - UK and global health is improved by the best research. - UK leads the world in biomedical and health research, and is renowned for the quality of its research outputs, talent and collaborations. - Independent, high quality medical science advice informs the decisions that affect society. - More...
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