Research Communications Officer

This is a fixed term contract until 31 st July 2027

The Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) is one of the largest specialist rural research centres in the UK, working at the interface of agriculture, society and the environment on issues relevant to rural and urban development, in the UK, Europe and further afield.

The CCRI works with colleagues and partners in the physical as well as social sciences, covering a wide range of topics which include agriculture, forestry, food, soil science, fisheries, climate change and net zero, communities, and health and well-being; to engage with the policy, human, technological and environmental challenges faced by society, by carrying out research in a rigorous, dynamic and inclusive approach to deepen our shared understanding.

The postholder will contribute to a portfolio of communications and engagement work, bridging the gap between complex academic research and various stakeholders, including policymakers, practitioners, industry partners, and the general public. The role involves working with project teams and communications specialists, disseminating high-quality communication materials that effectively translate research findings into accessible formats.

To apply please click on APPLY at the bottom of this page, you will be asked to complete our application form, alternatively, you can submit a CV and Support Statement showcasing how you meet the essential criteria, CVs alone will not be considered. Please see applicant guidance for help and advice on how to complete the application process.

Applicants must provide a professional portfolio of relevant work, which will be assessed along with the other application documents.

We have an expectation that the post holder will be able to write and create without the use of AI, and they will have to operate within the AI guidance currently being developed. Therefore, applicants must declare in their cover letter any part of their application that has been created using AI tools, and state how AI has been used.

Closing Date:
Sunday 4 th January 2026

Interview date: 15 th January 2026

To avoid disappointment please apply early, should we find a suitable candidate we will close the advert.

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The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing an interview to everyone who meets the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and the essential criteria contained within the person specification.

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