Senior Press and Communications Officer

7 months ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Rand Europe Full time

Position Summary:
RAND Europe is a not-for-profit public-policy research organisation that aims to bring evidence to bear on some of the important policy problems facing society today. Through independent and objective analysis our research teams help to improve policy and decision making. Our mission is to achieve impact and ultimately change lives for the better. RAND Europe is part of the wider RAND Corporation, one of the leading independent research organisations in the world.

RAND Europe works across a range of areas from health to defence from our offices in Cambridge and Brussels. We are ambitious. Our vision is to be the European policy research partner of choice for those who serve the public good. As such, we work across Europe and with a variety of funders. These funders are mainly public sector bodies (e.g. government ministries/departments, research councils, and agencies) but we have seen a significant increase in funding from the private sector and large foundations. Overall, the demand for our services is growing significantly and we have expanded to meet that demand. We have also launched a fundraising campaign to give us the ability to tackle complex policy problems that our traditional sources of funding may not support. Given polarisation in our societies and what we label as ‘truth decay’ we believe that, more than ever, the work of RAND Europe is critical.

We are seeking a talented, ambitious and dynamic individual to join our communications team to increase our impact and ensure that RAND Europe fulfils its mission. We want to raise our profile, tell our important research stories better, and become more effective at engaging with our different stakeholders. RAND Europe produces over 100 research products a year. We need a well-organised self-starter who can work with our research groups to deliver impact. This role is suitable for an established
**press and communications** professional with proven success in securing media coverage who is looking for the next challenge.

Reports to the Strategic Communications Director, but works with research staff and within the communications team to raise the profile and impact of RAND Europe’s research, our
**Senior Press and Communications Officer** will help us build the organisation’s reputation as a trusted source of policy research and analysis in Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

- Works collaboratively with researchers to amplify research findings and recommendations
- Converts complex research into easily understandable communications
- Leads proactive and reactive media and press work
- Assists with ongoing performance monitoring
- Produces and places commentary on RAND Europe research
- Oversees RAND Europe social media accounts
- Contributes to internal and external relationship management, including researchers and wider RAND stakeholders
- Complies with all company policies and RAND Europe Management Systems
- Ad hoc duties as required

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

- Wide-ranging communications experience
- Excellent writing skills
- Proven success in securing media coverage, in mainstream media and specialist publications
- Experience of managing corporate social media accounts
- Ability to spot an opportunity and meet the challenge in a timely way
- Ability to self-organise, meet deadlines and ask for help when necessary
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels and manage key stakeholder relationships
- Copy editing
- Proficient MS Office skills
- Understanding of UK and EU public policy

**Qualifications**
- Degree-level education
- Relevant, prior experience in a similar role

Benefits: - 8% Employer pension contributions - BUPA medical insurance - 33 days holiday allowance, including the Bank Holidays - Enhanced family friendly policies - Flexible working arrangements - Group income protection scheme - Group life assurance - Compassionate leave - Fresh fruit every day - Free parking - Cycle to work scheme - Company bikes - Discounted gym membership - Employee wellbeing training and support Salary Circa £42,500 per annum How to Apply:

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