Communications Assistant

Communications Assistant

• Job Type: Full-time, fixed-term contract until 31 March 2028
• Location: Norwich
• Salary: £25,100 - £27,500 per annum

We are looking for a Communications Assistant to join a busy Communications Team. This is a broad, hands-on opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to develop skills across media relations, digital content, events and public engagement. The Communications Assistant will help raise the profile of scientific work with public, media, scientific, policy and internal audiences.

Day-to-day of the role

• Support the delivery of communications activity across a range of channels and audiences
• Write and edit engaging content for the website, social media and internal communications
• Assist with media relations activity and help identify opportunities to promote research stories
• Support the planning and delivery of open days, public events and engagement activity
• Work closely with internal teams to gather information and turn complex science into accessible content
• Help schedule digital content and monitor engagement across communication channels
• Provide strong administrative and organisational support across communications projects
• Contribute ideas that help increase awareness of research, events and wider organisational activity
• Support occasional events outside normal working hours when required

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Some experience in communications or a related area, including internships, volunteering or student roles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Confidence using social media and creating clear, engaging content
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
• A genuine interest in science communication and research-led environments
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and communicate with a range of audiences
• A proactive attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Flexibility to support occasional evening or out-of-hours events

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain broad experience across media, digital content, events and public engagement
• Varied Communications Assistant role within an exciting scientific research setting
• Supportive environment for learning, development and career growth
• Inclusive employer committed to offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria
• Full-time contract providing stability through to March 2028
• Salary offered in line with qualifications and experience

Please apply with your updated CV.