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Media and Public Affairs Manager Understanding Animal Research

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As a science-based organisation, Understanding Animal Research works on a daily basis with others in the bioscience sector, with science journalists, with science-savvy policy makers and MPs, and with science teachers.

Now we need an experienced communications professional who can think outside the science box. The Media and Public affairs Manager will manage Understanding Animal Research’s pro-active non-science media and public affairs work. He or she will keep the organisation engaged with relevant public affairs issues, contribute to how we manage our reputation, and attend and report on external policy-related events.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • The successful candidate will be a graduate, may have a postgraduate qualification, and will have at least three years relevant communications experience.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences and to generate trust and confidence in individuals at all levels both within and outside the organisation.
  • Experience of public affairs, including detailed knowledge of the UK political system and public affairs tools.
  • Experience of working in communications/public affairs/policy teams.
  • Understanding and experience of managing events including providing briefing material and logistical support.
  • Ability to manage a portfolio of projects while analysing and interpreting complex information and presenting it clearly and precisely, both verbally and in writing.
  • Understanding and experience of working across media channels and an ability to recognise the needs of different media (particularly non-science and consumer magazines), knowledge of media processes and tools including use of freelancers and pitching stories to editors.

This post reports to the Communications Director at Understanding Animal Research, which is based at Charles Darwin House, Central London. The contract will be for 12 months in the first instance with the possibility of extension.

More information, including a job description, is available at http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/about_us/current_vacancies

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