Scientific Communications Manager -Part Time

• locations
• Hinxton, Cambridgeshire

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• JR103257

Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.

In this newly created role, we are looking for a Scientific Communications Manager to support our Atlas of Variant Effects (AVE) project. You will work alongside the Director of Progamme Operations (based at the University of Washington in the US) and with members of the Alliance’s UK Executive Committee to establish and deliver an overarching AVE communications strategy. You will ensure proper preparation of internal and external communications to ensure AVE’s accomplishments are published appropriately and to grow the Alliance’s online presence and engagement with critical audiences.   

You will also be expected to assist with scientific writing specifically for, but not limited to, the UK Executive Office (EO). This part time post will be located within the AVE UK base at the Wellcome Sanger Institute at Hinxton, near Cambridge for a 2 year fixed term contract.

About Us:
The AVE Project is an international collaborative project with the aim of creating an atlas and assessing the effects of all the possible variants of human genes in the genome. The Alliance is spearheading efforts to advance the use of mutational scanning technologies. It is a collaboration of multiple institutes including the University of Washington, the Brotman Baty Institute, Stanford University and the Broad Institute among others, with 500 members from 105 institutes and 30 countries.What you'll be doing:

• Developing a communications strategy, working in partnership with the Director for Progamme Operations and the Alliance Communications group as well as senior AVE leadership.

• Working collaboratively across the Alliance to craft and curate all internal and external communications to ensure AVE scientists feel a sense of belonging and to create impactful content that engages with the public on AVE achievements across all channels.

• Engaging with AVE leadership to advise on communications matters and achieve buy-in for the overall communications strategy.

• Translating complex scientific information into engaging material for the general public.

• Working independently on AVE related articles ensuring that they are in line with the AVE branding guidelines/mission.

• Crafting, developing and managing all internal communication materials ensuring these are of a high-quality.

• Developing and managing email marketing campaigns .

• Developing and planning a social media calendar of activity across all external communications channels e.g. Newsletter, Slack, Twitter, BlueSky, Youtube.

• Creating, devising a suite of key metrics to track the impact of the communications strategy and adapting as necessary.

About You:
You will experience in scientific communications and will have the ability to work across different time zones with collaborators across the globe. You enjoy translating complex scientific information into accessible content for diverse audiences. You will be part of our Cancer, Ageing and Somatic Mutation Programme contributing to our mission of advancing understanding and driving impact through clear engaging communications.Essential Skills:

• Degree-level in science or humanities or demonstrable equivalent skills and experience

• Previous experience in scientific writing, gained in an academic or professional environment

• Previous experience of producing clear and accurate communications

• Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage and organise time

• Ability to adapt communications style to audience

• Ability to build excellent working partnerships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

• Demonstrates Inclusivity and respect for all

• Ability to develop creative engaging content for all audiences

Other Information:

For further details, please see attached role profile.

Salary per annum (dependent upon your skills and experience): £40,232-£47,796 full time equivalent. The actual salary will be pro-rated to reflect your part time hours.

Working Hours: 18.5 hours per week, can be flexible

Application Process:

Please apply with your CV and a Cover Letter outlining how you meet the criteria set out above and in the role profile.

Closing Date: 14th October 2025

Hybrid Working at Wellcome Sanger:

We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work-life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.

We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.

Our Benefits:

We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.

Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative In March 2018.  The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.

About Us

Life at the Sanger Institute is unique. We are tackling some of the most difficult challenges in genomic research. Our people are shaping the future by delivering life-changing science with the reach, scale, and creativity to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges. We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world.

Benefits

We offer an attractive benefits package at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. We appreciate the importance of achieving work-life balance and support this with a number of family and carer-friendly policies. Plus a flexible working policy for those who may wish to amend their working pattern or arrangement.

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Each year, the Wellcome Sanger Institute welcomes researchers from around the world to the Genome Campus to collaborate and drive cutting-edge science. Whether you're joining as faculty, a postdoc, or a visitor, our dedicated International Team offers expert guidance and support throughout your journey, promoting the Institute’s global and collaborative ethos.