SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT MANAGER - Economic & Social Research Council : Job Details

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH COUNCIL - ADR UK STRATEGIC HUB

SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT MANAGER - ADR UK

Salary: £43,116 per annum (plus £5,129 London Allowance)

Hours: Full time

Contract Type: Fixed Term (6 months)

Location: Caxton House, London or Polaris House, Swindon

Grade: UKRI Band E

Closing Date: 15 December 2024

Proposed Interview Date: 8-9 January 2025

ADR UK (Administrative Data Research UK)

ADR UK (Administrative Data Research UK) is a partnership transforming the way researchers access the UK’s wealth of public sector data to enable better informed policy decisions that improve people’s lives. The programme is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

By linking together data held by different parts of government, and by facilitating safe and secure access for accredited researchers to these newly joined-up data sets, ADR UK is creating a sustainable body of knowledge about how our society and economy function – tailored to give decision makers the answers they need to solve important policy questions.

ADR UK is made up of four national partnerships (ADR England, ADR NI, ADR Scotland, and ADR Wales) and the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which ensure data provided by UK government bodies is accessed by researchers in a safe and secure form with minimal risk to data holders or the public.

The partnership is coordinated by a UK-wide Strategic Hub which promotes the benefits of administrative data research to the public and the wider research community, engages with UK Government to secure access to data, and manages a dedicated research budget.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to join the ADR UK Strategic Hub, covering the current postholder’s six-month career break. The role reports to the Strategic Lead for Communications & Campaigns and is part of a four-person communications and engagement team that has strategic responsibility for coordinating the full range of ADR UK’s communications activities, including digital, social, publications, events and media relations, as well as stakeholder and public engagement. The team is also responsible for supporting all ADR England-funded grant holders with communications and public engagement.

About You

This is an opportunity for an experienced campaign, marketing and/or communications professional. You’ll play a key role helping ADR UK tell its story. You’ll use your expertise to inform and inspire our audiences.

You’ll have outstanding written communication skills and the ability to produce content for online and offline audiences. You’ll work with experts to check nuance and accuracy. You’ll have strong attention to detail. You’ll be organised and flexible.

You’ll be able to use communications tools to manage a busy publishing schedule. You’ll also have experience of using project management tools or approaches. You will be able to advise senior colleagues and manage relationships. You may be experienced in organising and delivering stakeholder events.

This is a fast-paced, supportive environment. We think it’s an exciting opportunity for someone looking to return to work, to develop their skills, or to broaden their experience in a secondment.

Hybrid Working

This post is based in our Caxton House office in London (or Swindon), but we operate a hybrid approach, and you can expect a mix of working from home, the office, and external locations. As we recognise the benefits of in-person working, the comms team tend to work from the London office once a week (on Mondays). Where there is a business need, you may be required to attend either office more than described here. This post also requires travel to attend external events and meetings.

BENEFITS:

UKRI can offer the successful candidate:

- Flexible Working

- 30 days annual leave + Public Holidays

- Access to Civil Service Pension Scheme

- Various everyday discounts through our dedicated provider

Visit our dedicated benefits webpage for more info: Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)