Senior Communications Manager (Research Integrity)

TL;DR

Senior Communications Manager (Research Integrity): Developing and executing communication strategies to maintain trust in the scholarly record with an accent on research integrity, ethics, and editorial policy. Focus on managing proactive campaigns and reactive crisis communications in a high-profile academic publishing environment.

Location: Hybrid in London, UK

Company

One of the leading publishers of research in the world, pioneering open research for over 180 years.

What you will do

• Deliver high-quality communication plans and campaigns to showcase the company's work on research integrity.
• Manage reactive issues and crisis communications regarding sensitive published content and investigations.
• Draft press releases, blogs, and briefing materials across various communication channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with media and key global stakeholders.
• Collaborate with legal, editorial, and regional teams to ensure consistent and risk-aware messaging.
• Develop thought leadership content and external positioning for senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strong experience in external communications, PR, or corporate affairs.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality written materials quickly (media materials, briefings).
• Experience in issues or crisis communications.
• Strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Confidence in managing stakeholders across a complex global organization.
• Location: Must be based in London for hybrid work.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of academic publishing and research integrity.
• Experience working in a global organization or with regional teams.
• Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, accessible communications.

Culture & Benefits

• Strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, and accessibility for all employees.
• Opportunity to work at the center of the global research ecosystem.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-focused team culture.
• Support for access needs related to disability or neurodivergence.