Scientific Communications Manager – Generative Biology

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and refine GBI’s integrated scientific communications strategy, ensuring it supports the Institute’s mission and research priorities.
• Serve as the primary communications partner for GBI’s leadership and research teams, aligning content with organisational goals and maintaining consistent messaging, tone, and brand identity across all internal and external channels.
• Identify and promote GBI’s most significant research outputs, translating complex scientific work into engaging, accessible content.
• Develop high-quality written and visual scientific materials related to GBI research, including press releases, feature articles, web content, social media posts, videos, and event collateral with EIT’s central communications team.
• Build and maintain relationships with science journalists, science media outlets, and key science influencers, and develop GBI’s press activities for major announcements, conferences, and events in conjunction with EIT’s central communications team.
• Ensure EIT’s digital platforms reflect GBI’s cutting-edge research and provide content to EIT’s social media strategies to highlight achievements, collaborations, and community initiatives, working closely with EIT's central communications team to ensure key messages and branding are aligned for a cohesive user experience.
• Plan, produce, and promote digital engagement activities such as livestreamed conferences, webinars, podcasts, and virtual lab tours.
• Support the design and delivery of outreach activities, exhibitions, and events that inspire public interest in GBI’s science.
• Partner with researchers to identify compelling stories and develop their science communication skills for varied audiences.
• Create and manage effective internal communication channels to keep research teams informed, connected, and engaged, and share key milestones and discoveries to strengthen a collaborative culture.
• Support leadership in preparing impactful internal briefings, updates, and presentations.
• Collaborate with other EIT Oxford departments to coordinate messaging and joint communications initiatives, and cultivate relationships with academic collaborators, industry partners, and research networks.
• Manage communications budgets, timelines, and external suppliers to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on communications effectiveness using analytics and KPIs.

Requirements

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Significant experience in science communications within a research-intensive environment.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communications plans for complex scientific content.
• Demonstrated track record of producing clear, engaging, and accurate scientific content across multiple formats and platforms.
• Experience managing media relationships and delivering high-profile announcements.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to convey advanced scientific concepts in accessible language.
• Strong understanding of synthetic biology, genome engineering, or related life sciences, and ability to engage credibly with leading scientists.
• Proficiency in digital communications, content management systems, and social media strategy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working across diverse teams.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Creative, proactive, and motivated to enhance public and professional understanding of cutting-edge research

Desirable

• Experience in communicating research from multidisciplinary, collaborative projects.
• Familiarity with the culture and operations of large-scale research institutes.
• Professional training or certification in science communication, PR, or digital media.

Benefits

We offer the following benefits:

• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box
• Electrical Car Scheme