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About the role
As Communications and Research Engagement Manager, you will be at the heart of our mission crafting compelling narratives, driving engagement across digital and print platforms, and co-ordinating opportunities for our researchers to engage with the public. This will include writing and editing website content, creating social media content including graphics/photography/videos, as well as contributing to reports and newsletters. You’ll work closely with researchers and the Institute’s leadership to ensure our breakthroughs and initiatives reach the audiences that matter most.
About you
We are looking for candidates with the following academic background, experiences, and competencies:
- Undergraduate degree or PhD in the Biosciences
- Proven experience working in communications—ideally within science, healthcare, or non-profit sectors, or relevant communications experience in a scientific setting
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Experience in some of the following: managing social media platforms, creating/curating web content (specifically WordPress), design skills (e.g. Illustrator/Photoshop/Canva), digital creation (photography/videography)
- Strong strategic thinking and project management abilities
- Comfortable working with complex scientific information and translating it for diverse audiences
- Experience organising or taking part in public engagement activities
- Passionate about making a difference in cancer research and patient outcomes
More information
Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute: A rich source of science stories
For decades, researchers at the Institute have been publishing high-quality, impactful scientific research that has shaped the course of cancer treatment, opened new avenues of research, and highlighted key findings in biology upon which other researchers have built. These publications provide many opportunities for sharing research with scientists, patients and the wider public.
- See our latest publications here: https://www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/publications/
- For an example of a new story covering a recent publication, go to: https://www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/news/institute-researchers-explain-age-related-metastasis-in-melanoma/
Our researchers engage in a wide range of activities in the cancer research community and beyond. There are many great stories to share of research presented at conferences, prizes and awards won and grant success.
- For an example of a story of a major grant awarded to one of our group leaders, Evangelos Giampazolias, visit: https://www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/staff-news/prizes-and-awards/award-for-evangelos-giampazolias/
- One of our postdoctoral researchers attended a major international cancer conference and reported back for us; read Luisa Ferreria’s reflections here: https://www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/news/researchers-at-eacr/
- We share all the latest news from the Institute on our website here: https://www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/latest/ and also on our social media platforms, including
Our researchers are fantastic at sharing their science with the wider public. We regularly attend events hosted by the University of Manchester, including for British Science Week and the Universally Manchester Festival, as well as participating in online events, activities with local schools and supporting Cancer Research UK with activities and fundraising.
- For a report on some recent research engagement activities, visit: https://www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/news/research-engagement-activities-how-we-study-cancer/
- The Paterson Building and Oglesby Cancer Research Buildings are great sites for activities, see this report from the official Paterson Building opening for an example: https://www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/news/the-paterson-building-officially-opens/
- Our Annual Report includes more information on our various engagement activities: 2024 Annual Report
- Our researchers also get involved with national events, see this example of one of our team visiting Parliament earlier this year: https://www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/news/institute-scientist-goes-to-parliament/
How to apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application via ‘APPLY NOW’. Please ensure you detail the names of three referees and ensure you submit your application before the closing date specified.
For any informal enquiries about this post, please contact Caroline Wilkinson by email: caroline.wilkinson@cruk.manchester.ac.uk
Closing date: this vacancy will close for applications at 11:59pm on 13 November 2025 Thursday.
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Why choose Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute?
The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, an Institute of The University of Manchester, is a world-leading centre for excellence in cancer research. The Institute is core funded by Cancer Research UK (www.cancerresearchuk.org),
the largest independent cancer research organisation in the world.
We are partnered with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe, which is located adjacent to the CRUK MI Manchester Institute in South Manchester. These factors combine to provide an exceptional environment in which to pursue basic, translational and clinical research programmes.
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