Head of Communications

4 weeks ago

Didcot, United Kingdom Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Full time

**Science and Technology Facilities Council**

**Head of Communications (Maternity Cover)**

**Salary**: Band E £43,116 per annum
**Hours**: Full-Time (We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants)
**Contract Type**: Fixed term (12 months)
**Location**: STFC, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire

Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers, technicians and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it’s sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society.

Come and discover how much you can achieve when you’re surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.

**About the Role**

We are looking for a talented communicator and leader, to provide maternity cover for our Head of Communications. RAL Space is the UK’s national space lab, leading science research and technology development for a diverse programme including space science and exploration, resilient society, and Earth observation. The role leads RAL Space’s small communications team and provides expert strategy and advice as part of the department’s decision-making board.

The role is responsible for internal and external communication, public engagement as well as enabling stakeholder relationship building through visits and events. We’re going through a period of transformation in the ways we work together, and this role will play an important part in implementing and embedding this as a member of the senior leadership team.

UK Research and Innovation recognises and values employees as individuals. We aim to provide a pay and rewards package that motivates staff to perform to the best of their ability. The reward package includes a flexible working scheme, defined benefit pension scheme, 30 days annual leave allowance plus 10.5 bank holiday/privilege days and other benefits.

**Responsibilities**
- Take an active role on the RAL Space Board, a trusted team member, providing constructive challenge and taking cabinet responsibility once decisions have been reached. Share the decisions effectively across teams in reporting structure
- Drive a multi-channel, cohesive communications and engagement strategy
- As part of the senior leadership team, actively participate in internal and external meetings, providing effective liaison between RAL Space and our partners/stakeholders
- Lead and develop a team of communications staff and champion communications skills and provide guidance to staff across the department
- Develop a brand voice and maintain brand and messaging integrity and quality across all platforms while maintaining consistency with UKRI guidelines
- Develop relationships and working with members of the media, influencers, community leaders and communications counterparts in other space organisations
- Deliver a proactive and reactive programme of stakeholder meetings, visits and events ensuring Directors and other members of the Senior Leadership Team are well briefed and prepared
- Oversee a programme of strategic public and schools’ outreach, in line with the STFC public engagement strategy
- Consult on and agree tactical external communications delivery ensuring it is collaborative and well planned to develop, protect and improve RAL Space’s reputation
- Actively promote diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity by role modelling these qualities, remaining visible and approachable to all colleagues and be receptive to new ideas.

**Person Specification**

Although the topics and projects undertaken in the department are by their nature technical, a detailed technical or scientific background is not expected but an appreciation of science and a readiness to learn will be very important.

**Essential criteria**:
The following criteria will be assessed at either shortlisting (S), interview (I), or both (S&I):

- Experience working in communications (S)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral (S&I)
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with experience managing teams (I)
- Experience of planning, delivering, and evaluating communications campaigns and events (S&I)
- Experience managing a brand and developing proactive and reactive messaging (S)
- Enthusiasm for space, science, and communications (S&I)
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills (I)

We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Whatever our role, we have the freedom to explore, learn and connect, as part of a community that loves to share knowledge and support one another.

As one of Europe’s largest research organisations, this is a place where there’s always something new to learn - about the world around us, about your career, but

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