Communications and Engagement Officer
About us
The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects, and their practical uses. It has a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes, schools, and other organisations.Our members have a unique depth and breadth of knowledge about the discipline. The Society’s role is to help unlock and harness the potential of that knowledge. Our commitment to anyone who studies microbes is “whoever you are, wherever you are, we will amplify your voice”.
Read more about our mission and values on the Microbiology Website.
About you
We are seeking a Communications and Engagement Officer to work across storytelling and engagement theme to deliver of all of Council’s strategic objectives ensuring that our communications reflect the Society’s values. The Communications and Engagement Officer will contribute to and support the Communications and Engagement Manager in updating and editing all communications channels to support our aim to advance understanding of microbiology and champion the contribution made by microbiology, our members and their work in addressing global challenges.
Please note that the organisation operates a hybrid working policy.
For more information about the Society, please visit our website.Our generous benefits package includes;- Flexible working hours
- Highly competitive salaries with an annual cost of living increase
- 23 days holiday + eight bank holidays and three additional days over the Christmas break
- 10% employer pension contribution
- Life insurance including free (health and wellbeing) employee support services
- Enhanced maternity pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave and 13 weeks of statutory maternity pay
- Enhanced Adoption pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid adoption leave and 13 weeks of statutory adoption pay
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- £50 contribution towards eye care
To ApplyPlease attach your CV and Cover Letter. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be held in-person at the Microbiology Society Office.
Closing date: 11^th October 2024.
It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter.
This is because the Microbiology Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We value, promote, and seek diversity. The Society also takes the security of your data seriously.It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused, or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.
Please note that due to limited resources, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted therefore, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. “We are interested in every candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom.However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”