Overview
MRC DTP Communications & Engagement Officer – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About us
King’s College London is a leading research-intensive university. This role sits within the Research Management & Innovation Directorate (RMID) and the King’s Doctoral College, which supports King’s doctoral community.
You will join the MRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) in Biomedical Sciences ( https://kcl-mrcdtp.com/), a flagship programme funded by the Medical Research Council. Our team works to deliver an exceptional experience for postgraduate researchers and showcase the impact of their work.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Communications & Engagement Officer to join the MRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) in Biomedical Sciences at King’s College London. This flagship programme supports outstanding postgraduate researchers in cutting-edge biomedical science, and your role will be key to strengthening its profile and community.
Reporting to the MRC DTP Manager, you will lead on communications, marketing, engagement, events, and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) activities. You will develop and implement strategies to ensure the DTP’s messages, goals, and values are communicated clearly and consistently across multiple channels, including web, social media, and digital platforms.
You will play a central role in building connections within our student community and with external stakeholders. This includes planning and delivering events, managing digital content, and supporting initiatives that enhance the postgraduate research experience. You will also contribute to EDI projects and help showcase the achievements of our students and alumni.
The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator with proven experience in managing communications and engagement activities, preferably within a higher education or research environment. You will be confident working independently, managing projects, and using digital tools to create engaging content. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on a high-profile doctoral training programme and to work collaboratively within a supportive team.
This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 30 September 2030.
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