Communications Manager (Strategy)

The Alan Turing Institute
Named in honour of Alan Turing, the Institute is a place for inspiring, exciting work and we need passionate, sharp, and innovative people who want to use their skills to contribute to our mission to make great leaps in data science and AI research to change the world for the better.  

BACKGROUND
The Communications Manager (Strategy) works as a vital part of the Communications and Engagement directorate, reporting into the Senior External Communications Manager. This role looks to provide strategic communication and planning expertise particularly in support of the Institute’s science and innovation priorities and other strategic goals.

We are seeking a candidate with excellent written & oral communication skills and demonstrable experience of collaborating with peers & technical experts to create engaging, insight driven communication strategies. You should have strong knowledge of current communication industry trends and digital communications techniques to achieve successful engagement activities which you will measure the success of with solid data analysis skills. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with liaising and influencing a diverse range of stakeholders and be able to work flexibly whilst managing a varied workload to tight deadlines.

 DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Building trusted relationships with scientists and experts at all levels of seniority to understand their needs and objectives, then devising ways that effective communication activity can help them deliver
• Leading, overseeing, producing or contributing to the creation of communication and engagement plans to support the Turing’s priority science and innovation programmes such as environment and sustainability, health, defence and security, alongside our AI and data science skills agenda
• Leading the directorate’s planning and horizon scanning activity, ensuring the wider team and Turing leadership are aware of forthcoming announcements, projects, campaigns and external opportunities
• Leading the directorate’s monitoring and evaluation activity, such as creating and updating quarterly dashboards working with colleagues across the directorate
• Building and maintaining relationships with Turing colleagues and staff at partner organisations who can help inform our planning and horizon scanning efforts
• Monitoring the delivery of communication plans, working across the directorate and our research programmes to ensure effective and timely delivery
• Acting as an advocate for/expert in strategic communications
• Managing and delivering communication activity in support of our plans.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Demonstrable experience of working in a communications or marketing environment in the private or public sector
• Experience of creating and delivering insight driven communications plans, including measuring the success of the activity
• Experience of working with experts, such as researchers, scientists or other specialist colleagues, to understand their objectives and devising where communication and engagement activity can help them
• Knowledge of current communication industry trends such as knowledge of the media landscape and modern digital communication techniques
• Good networking, influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to advise and support a wide range of colleagues including senior leaders and researchers
• Ability to lead and motivate colleagues through formal line management and carry out performance related reviews, providing feedback and further development

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This full-time post is offered on a fixed term basis for 12 months (with the possibility of extension), at an annual salary of £53,021 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please see our jobs portal for full details on how to apply. 

EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly.In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Reasonable adjustments to the interview process will be made for any candidates with a disability.