Communications and Design Officer

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Microbial Sciences
Location:  Guildford
Salary:  £36,024 to £40,521 per annum
Fixed Term (- Feb 2029)
Post Type:  Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 17 March 2024
Reference:  012324

We are excited to invite applications for a Communications and Design Officer funded by the EU, as part of a new European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare (PAHW). The position will be based in the School of Biosciences at the University of Surrey but will involve working closely with colleagues in the School of Veterinary Medicine. You will be part of a large team and will support communication and educational activities in a vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment with a strong international reputation.   

If you have previously written engaging and high-quality print and digital content for internal and external audiences, then this could be the perfect role for you. In this role, you will enjoy the responsibility for providing proactive internal and external communications and design support for the Partnership in Animal Health and Welfare working as part of the PAHW Communications Team, including contributing to the design and branding activities for the partnership. We would especially be keen to hear from candidates who have previously worked as part of an international scientific project team.

The ideal candidate will have creative design experience for the promotion of events, digital marketing experience with websites (WordPress) and social media channels, and email marketing experience. Experience of PHP, UX/UI, Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator would also be desirable. Previous experience of working as a Project Communications/Design Officer would also be advantageous. 

 What we can offer

In addition to your salary, you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement, relocation assistance where appropriate, attractive research environments, the latest teaching facilities, and access to a variety of staff development opportunities. Furthermore, our benefit packages include pension, childcare assistance and discounted membership to University sports facilities.

The University of Surrey is located on a beautiful, leafy campus in Guildford, just 30 miles from London and benefits from excellent rail, air, and road connections.

Further Information

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter detailing your motivation in applying for the role. You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the role.

For an informal discussion or further details, please contact Professor Roberto La Ragione via [email protected]  

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.