The University of Manchester
Communications Officer
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
The Henry Royce Institute is seeking a committed and engaged Communications Officer
Royce is the UK’s national institute for advanced materials research and innovation. Led from our hub at The University of Manchester, we bring together facilities, expertise and research capabilities from 11 partner institutions to accelerate materials innovation and translate research into wider benefit.
About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
What you’ll do:
- Create clear and engaging content for websites, newsletters, social media, case studies, presentations, videos and press releases.
- Turn complex research and technical information into accessible stories for different audiences.
- Produce high-quality visual materials, including brochures, flyers, infographics and digital assets.
- Promote Royce research, facilities, events, funding opportunities and major programmes.
- Maintain and improve website content, using performance insights to strengthen our digital communications.
- Work closely with researchers, project teams and external partners to support events, visits and stakeholder engagement.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
This is a hands-on role for a versatile communications professional who enjoys working across different formats, channels and subject areas. You’ll contribute to major initiatives including the Centre of Expertise in Advanced Materials, the Sustainable Materials Manufacturing Centre and the Tata Steel Centre for Innovation in Advanced Materials.
Join us and help share the ideas, people and partnerships shaping the future of advanced materials.
Our benefits include:
- Generous employer pension contribution
- Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays
- Purple Place employee discount platform
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.
Enquiries About The Role, Shortlisting And Interviews
Name: Luke Richards
Email Address: luke.richards@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries and administrative support
recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
Technical and job portal support
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London