Research Communications Manager

Role Overview
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Research Communications Manager role. This temporary, on-site position will translate complex research into accessible, engaging communications that demonstrate impact, support fundraising activity and promote meaningful connections between research, donors and communities affected by the cause.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate scientific and medical research into clear content for public and donor audiences.
• Develop research messaging, impact stories and cases for support to assist income generation.
• Create content for websites, social media, media relations and other communication channels.
• Identify research developments with media potential and support responses to emerging news.
• Develop audience-focused communications plans aligned with research priorities.
• Build effective relationships with researchers, clinicians, funders and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor research trends and share relevant insights to inform communications and charitable activity.

  Person Specification

• Experience communicating scientific, medical or research topics to non-specialist audiences.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make complex information accurate, accessible and engaging.
• Experience using digital communications channels to share research-focused content.
• Knowledge of research, healthcare or medical sectors, ideally including research.
• Effective planning and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Collaborative approach and confidence building relationships with varied stakeholders.
• Experience supporting fundraising or income-generation communications.
• Familiarity with Canva or similar content creation tools would be beneficial.

  What’s on Offer

• Salary: £169.96 per day PAYE + £27.29 holiday pay
• Temporary contract until the end of March 2027
• On-site working arrangement.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.


Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.