Communications Officer (Advanced Materials)

Location: Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom

Company

The hirify.global leads the Henry Royce Institute hub, a national institute bringing together 11 partner institutions to advance materials research and innovation.

What you will do

• Create content for websites, newsletters, social media, case studies, presentations, videos and press releases.
• Translate complex research and technical information into accessible stories for academic, industry, government and public audiences.
• Produce visual materials including brochures, flyers, infographics and digital assets.
• Promote research, facilities, events, funding opportunities and major advanced materials programmes.
• Maintain and improve website content using performance insights.
• Collaborate with researchers, project teams and external partners on events, visits and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• Experience creating clear and engaging communications across multiple formats and channels.
• Ability to explain complex research and technical information to varied audiences.
• Versatility across written, visual, digital and event communications.
• Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
• This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous employer pension contribution.
• Christmas closure across departments outside annual leave and bank holidays.
• Purple Place employee discount platform.
• Inclusive environment supporting enquiry, challenge, diversity and debate.

Hiring process

• Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date.
• Shortlisting and interviews are handled by the role’s communications contact.