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Job ref: NAT02269

Salary: £59,808 - £71,793 per annum

Closing date: 3 Sept 2026


About the role


Can you help us build a cleaner, greener, fairer future for all? We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Communications Manager to lead the Communications Team at the Grantham Institute.


What you would be doing


  • Implementing the Institute’s communications strategy and growing the Institute’s influence in both digital and traditional media.
  • Seeking opportunities to improve communications methods and processes to increase impact.
  • Representing the Institute in all university-wide communications, events and societal engagement meetings.
  • Leading the ongoing development and application of key messaging, language guides, and tone of voice for Grantham Institute communications.
  • Advising others within the Imperial community on best practice in climate change and environment communications.
  • Leading communications planning for Grantham Institute projects.
  • Delivering and oversee a range of communications services, through training, advice and assisting staff at all levels.
  • Overseeing the application of Imperial’s and the Institute’s brand.
  • Championing the use of the new Dynamics CRM in communications, events, outreach and public engagement activities
  • Developing and supporting the Communications team in line with the Imperial Values, ensuring that wellbeing, workload and EDI plans are in place.


What we are looking for


  • Degree level in a relevant subject, or demonstrable career progression to the appropriate level in Communications, Campaigning, Engagement, Events, Outreach, etc. in a related field to climate change and environment.
  • Experience working in higher education or innovation, or otherwise working with evidence to design and deliver strategic communications outputs.
  • Experience in leading a team, demonstrating people skills and development of others.
  • Demonstrated high level of copywriting in English and editing the work of others.
  • Demonstrable experience in climate change and the environment, the role of academic evidence in driving for solutions to the climate crisis, and understanding of climate change media debates and narratives
  • Ability to produce high quality work to tight deadlines.
  • Good problem-solving skills, handling issues as they arise and developing guidelines and precedents for unique cases as they are encountered.
  • Ability to design processes and use CRM systems to increase engagement with target stakeholders.


What we can offer you


  • The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
  • Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
  • Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme
  • Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel
  • Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various Imperial networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.


Further information


This role is full-time, fixed term for three years, with the possibility of extension, to start as soon as possible.


If you are thinking about applying for this job and want to discuss it further please contact Director of Operations Laila Read - l.read@imperial.ac.uk, or Communications Manager Conor McNally - c.mcnally@imperial.ac.uk for more detailed questions about the role.


Want help submitting your application? Please visit the Grantham Institute’s Tips on how to submit a successful application.


Should you have any queries about the application process, please contact Eva Konstantara, e.konstantara@imperial.ac.uk .