As the UKRI’s Head of News you will lead our news and media engagement strategy, positioning the organisation as a key driver of innovation and research excellence. You will oversee a team responsible for generating high-quality media coverage, managing UKRI’s reputation and shaping how our ground-breaking research and innovation efforts are communicated to the public, media and key stakeholders.
You will work closely with the Chief of External Affairs and Communications, the Executive team, senior researchers and partners across a wide range of sectors, to ensure consistent and compelling narratives that enhance the visibility of UKRI’s contributions to science, technology and societal advancement.
You will be an experienced media operator and professional communicator, ambitious to find new and proactive ways to connect with our audiences and to create impact through storytelling. Understanding what people are thinking and saying about research and innovation will also be a key part of your role, as will optimising our use of channels and content.
You will combine your professional expertise with strong leadership capability, with experience of leading within a complex organisation and fostering a positive and open culture, which seeks to be diverse and inclusive.
Find out more and apply here.