Digital Communications Coordinator Rosalind Franklin Institute Communications Harwell

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21st August 2026

We are currently looking to appoint a Digital Communications Coordinator to support our Strategic Marketing Team for a period of 12 months due to maternity leave. Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will work closely with researchers to share the Franklin’s science with relevant stakeholders. In this role, you will gain experience in a range of activities with your core responsibilities outlined below.

We operate a hybrid working model, with a minimum of three days in the office based at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus near Oxford, UK. Flexibility can be given to different working patterns i.e. condensed hours or around start and finish times.

The proposed start date for this vacancy is early November 2026.

Build strong relationships with operations and science colleagues, building stories and ideas for campaigns from our research.

Create and manage high-quality, audience-focused content across digital channels, particularly Linked In and the website.

Lead on social media planning and delivery, including supporting colleagues and research teams to engage effectively online.

Monitor and analyse digital performance, using insights to improve content, campaigns and audience reach.

Support the planning, promotion, delivery and on-the-day support for webinars and events (online and in-person).

Maintain and develop website content (Word Press), ensuring it remains current, accessible and aligned with organisational priorities.

Manage internal and external newsletters (Sharepoint, Campaign Monitor).

Manage the Franklin’s image library.

Keep up to date with digital trends and best practice to continuously improve our approach.

25 days holidays plus bank holidays and Christmas holiday shutdown

Generous pension scheme (employer’s contribution currently up to 18%)

Group Life Assurance (also known as Group Life Insurance or Death in Service)

Buying and Selling Annual Leave

Workplace Nursery Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Hub building with state-of-the‑art laboratories

Hybrid and flexible working

Training and development opportunities for staff at all levels

Bus pass discount scheme and good transport links to Oxford and surrounding areas

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to employee discount platform (Perkbox)

Occupational Health and wellbeing support including Employee Assistance (24/7 support and counselling)

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised canteen and food outlets on campus

Free on‑site parking

Campus location in beautiful countryside with social and sports clubs open to staff

The Franklin’s underlying aim is to produce the best science for research today, and this means resolutely embracing a diverse team, who have a wide range of experiences, skills and knowledge to push forward on the innovative work our institution delivers. Both our work and our institution are better for it. For further information, view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy .

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every applicant has an equal opportunity to showcase their talents and abilities. This includes making adjustments for candidates with specific needs. Please contact us at  to discuss your requirements confidentially.

At the Rosalind Franklin Institute we also welcome applications from all around the world!

Closing date:The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 13th September
2026
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Interviews are planned for w/c 28th September 2026.