The University of Bath is committed to an ambitious action plan to continually improve our research culture.

As the Research Culture Communications Lead, you will be at the heart of supporting change – planning, delivering and evaluating high-quality communications that enable key projects within the new Research Culture action plan to achieve their planned benefits.

May be involved in designing and delivering communications to embed new responsible research evaluation practices, support dignity and respect initiatives, promote participation in open research, or raise awareness of ways to improve recognition of historically underrecognized staff.

You:

• You will have experience designing, delivering and evaluating results-focused communications campaigns
• Can manage projects involving multiple stakeholders to successful completion
• You have a strategic eye, but like to get stuck in delivery
• They are motivated by the idea of ​​creating positive change in the culture that our staff and students experience in research
• They pay attention to detail, capturing important nuances in messages while still making them attractive to their target audience

You will have the opportunity to work with diverse groups of experts and stakeholders across the university and use your creativity to move the dial on the cultural changes that matter most to our community. You may also have insight into higher education or research-related environments in other sectors.

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This is a part-time role, working 21.9 hours (0.6ft) and can be worked in any configuration during a typical working week. There is a slight preference for one day in person on Monday/Tuesday to align with the project lead. Available as job share/with flexible working.

The role is fixed-term until July 2026 with the possibility of extension (depending on funding).

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Hayley Shaw, Research Culture Manager at hs2731@bath.ac.uk Or Lin Lee, Associate Director (Communications and Engagement) at lyll21@bath.ac.uk.

We consider ourselves a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different countries and have made a positive commitment to gender equality and intersectionality, receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our staff and students and we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds and communities, particularly from underrepresented groups, and value the positive impact it will have on the University. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff and community by enhancing our commitment to safer employment.

We are very proud to be a signatory to the Armed Forces Charter. Certified Confident leader with disabilities; Autism friendly universitycommitted to Building confidence in people with disabilities and supporting employees with disabilities.

What can we offer you

We are constantly expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us, and the following is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counseling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Employee discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Employee discount on language courses
• Generous employer pension plans
• Generous annual leave allowance with 5 additional discretionary days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including apprenticeships, LinkedIn learning and more
• Free entry to the Holborn Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A Family-friendly workplace
• An excellent compensation package that recognizes the talents of our diverse workforce
• Transportation allowance

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