Communications and Marketing Manager

at  University of York

THE BIORENEWABLES DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

The Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC) is an open-access research, development and demonstration biorefining centre and a subsidiary company of the University of York. We were founded from a unique partnership between two well-established research centres at the University of York: the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence and the Centre for Novel Agricultural Products. This partnership means that we can apply technologies derived from both biology and chemistry to optimise and process biorenewable raw materials for the production of chemicals, materials and fuels.
The BDC currently manage the communications for BioYorkshire, a ten year programme that will accelerate the translation and application of research discoveries into full scale biotechnology applications.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

• Experience in science communications.
• Extensive knowledge of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of the bioeconomy landscape.
• Experience of delivering communications and dissemination activities as part of a large multi-partner project.
• Experience in event organisation.
• Gathering, analysing, interpreting and reporting complex data/information.
• Using digital technologies including Google applications and/or Microsoft Office.
• Taking ownership of/holding a significant role in the delivery of distinct pieces of work e.g. leading a project.
  Interview date: to be confirmed
  For informal enquiries: please contact Alice North (alice.north@york.ac.uk) or Dr Mark Corbett (mark.w.corbett@york.ac.uk)
  The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
  We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
  We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Communications and Marketing Manager who will be responsible for all aspects of the BDC and BioYorkshire’s external communications, delivering and implementing a focused communications strategy that engages effectively with a broad range of bioeconomy stakeholders from different sectors at regional, national and international levels. The Communications Manager will also be responsible for leading communications and dissemination on the Horizon Europe-funded Agriloop Project, which has 37 partners.