Marketing and Communications Officer (Natural Products BioHUB Centre)

Swansea University • Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom • £33.88k - £38.00k / year • 1w ago

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

The Green Economy Natural Products BioHUB is an industry-academia interface project aimed at accelerating the development and innovation of economically viable products from living organisms. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Marketing Officer who will play a pivotal role in promoting the BioHUB’s activities to internal and external stakeholders and identifying training and outreach opportunities which may be prioritised in future funding calls. Your efforts will directly contribute to the Centre's goal of advancing green biotechnology, supporting global sustainability, and driving economic growth

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Closing Date: 2 March 2025

Interview Date: 14 March 2025

Informal Enquiries

Dr Farooq Shah f.a.shah@swansea.ac.uk
Ms Kate Williams k.l.williams@swansea.ac.uk

£33,882 to £37,999 per annum

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