Communications Officer

This is an exciting opportunity to raise the profile and increase the impact of the faculty's internationally renowned scientists who are working across traditional subject boundaries, leading cutting-edge research, tackling global challenges and answering fundamental questions about our universe.
This role supports all aspects of faculty communications. It's a fantastic opportunity to play a leading role in copywriting and editing news and features, creating and curating content for social media, including graphics and videos, as well as contributing to the running of our vibrant events series.
This is a maternity cover post. This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract from 01/01/2027 until 31/12/2027 or on the return of the substantive postholder. For internal staff, this may be offered on a secondment.
This is a full-time (35 hours per week) post., The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension.
We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination.
When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King's guidance.
We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving rapidly, and we recognise its growing role in professional work. Applicants may use AI tools to support preparation of their application, for example to research the role or structure written responses. However, applications must reflect the applicant's own work and experience. AI tools should not be used during interviews or assessment activities unless this has been agreed in advance as a reasonable adjustment. Further guidance on the use of AI in recruitment can be found .
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To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience, 1. Experience of working in higher education.
2. Experience of content creation for the web and social media channels in a professional capacity.
3. Experience of copy-editing and/or proofreading to a high standard.
4. Knowledge and experience of using Content Management Systems to manage webpages.
5. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
6. Experience of managing multiple workstreams independently.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills with evidence of building good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Desirable criteria
1. Experience of science communications.
2. Knowledge and experience of using design software, including the Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
3. Knowledge and experience of using Contensis Classic to manage webpages.
4. Experience of supporting and running events and workshops.

The Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences (NMES) is a vibrant faculty based in the heart of London with a long tradition of world-leading research and teaching in physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science and engineering., At King's, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university.