Research Marketing and Communications Content Coordinator

We’re looking for a creative communicator to showcase the impact that our excellent research

has on people’s lives, the environment and the economy.

We are a research-led university with a global reputation that influences policy, changes lives and

helps us to understand the world so that we can make it better. Research impact is a core part of The

University of Sheffield’s vision. Our ambition is that our transformative research and enterprise will

address the world’s most pressing challenges. To ensure our ambition is achieved we have

a University-wide flexible knowledge exchange and impact support system, which you will form part of.

In the role you will work alongside academic staff from all five faculties to develop case studies,  feature articles, websites, social media content and explainer videos about our research and  innovation, including commercialisation at the University. You will need the skills to interpret complex research into accessible formats to inspire  people to take action, and enhance the University’s global reputation through engaging communications and marketing.

You will also develop and implement communications plans targeting both internal stakeholders and a range of external audiences including funders, policymakers and industry.

The role will work with Corporate Communications, a multi-award winning team, and Research Services and will help attract further research collaborations and funding.

What We Offer:

• 38 days days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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