Communications Officer

at  Unilever

PLEASE NOTE: THE DEADLINE FOR APPLYING IS 23.59 THE DAY BEFORE THE JOB POSTING END DATE.

JOB TITLE Communications Officer
LOCATION London, EC4
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director
SALARY: From £38,000 plus (depending on experience)
WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid working with 2 days a week in the Office

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Educated to degree level, highly IT literate.
• Communications experience in print, digital and social media
• Experience in using social media tools effectively for outreach and engagement.
• Proven experience in producing effective web content.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to communicate complex concepts to a non-specialist audience.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, taking initiative when necessary and prioritising effectively to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in working with a range of computer-based and online applications, including website content management systems.
• Competence in the design and production of communications and marketing materials for print and presentations
• Experience, or willingness, to develop and coordinate audio and visual media (podcasts, films)

The following would be desirable:

• Background in science or research communications

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MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The Trust currently undertakes various communication activities to promote its grant schemes and showcase the research it funds. It maintains an accessible and informative website, promotes its schemes and grantees on X (previously Twitter), produces high-quality print publications (Annual Review, Newsletters, etc.), hosts several high-profile events annually and maintains a database of key stakeholders with whom it interacts.
This role will have responsibility for developing digital assets, managing the Trust’s web presence, and leading on particular strands of social media activity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with developing and delivering the Trust’s communications strategy.
• Work collaboratively with Trust staff and grant holders to write, edit and proofread a range of communication materials.
• Develop and commission digital assets and messaging for key digital channels, including creative audio and visual communications such as podcasts and short films.
• Develop, collate, and update online content, including the website and social media channels.
• Plan and organise virtual and live events as part of the communications strategy.
• Assist with the evaluation and monitoring of communications activities, analysing the results to inform future strategy.
• Manage the advertising and email marketing campaigns.
• Identify and maintain a database of key stakeholders, providing timely and relevant information to them as appropriate
• Generate lists and reports from the grants management system to be used in publicity material.
• Contribute to any other activities directly linked to communications-related tasks.