Job Description

About Us

Diamond Light Source is one of the world's most advanced scientific facilities. We're home to the UK's synchrotron light source - a giant microscope producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun. Probing the structure and composition of matter, our work drives innovation in everything from vaccines to nanotech.

About the Role

We now have an opportunity for a Social Media and Digital Content Coordinator on a 2-year fixed term basis to create, edit and produce digital content, particularly videography optimised for our online communications channels.



The key focus of the role is the production and creative support of digital content assets, visual and written, under the direction of the Corporate Communications strategy.





Key responsibilities will include:


Drafting written content optimised for Diamond's social media channels Photography / Video creation for Diamond to support daily social media content Designing brand-relevant digital content templates under the guidance of the Corporate Communications Team Manager Videography creation and editing to support events and engagement activities Supporting the corporate communications team with social media community management and engagement Monitoring comments and conversations online Identifying and tagging relevant accounts and organisations for interaction Researching and suggesting new online opportunities Producing regular reporting and analysis of online platforms and performance Assisting colleagues in the engagement team with event support and digital content creation Attending events and Open Days where appropriate

About You

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, equivalent or relevant experience.



We are looking for someone with experience writing content for social media, with strong working knowledge of photography and visual asset creation.



You will demonstrate excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to make information accessible to non-scientific audiences in an engaging way.



Candidates will be capable users of MS Office software, and in particular Outlook and access packages. Working knowledge of Canva, Photoshop, Adobe creative suite is desirable.

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The closing date for applications is 17th August.

Other information
Further company benefits Life at Diamond Nuvos Pension Scheme




Diamond is open to different ways of working and we are committed to supporting our employees to have more flexibility and autonomy over where, when and how long they work.



Where relevant, and possible for the role, we will consider flexible working arrangements, secondment and job share opportunities.



Diamond attracts talented individuals from around the world and currently employ 56 different nationalities. Reflecting trends in our sector we employ more men than women. Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from suitably qualified women.



If you are disabled and would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know via the online application process.



Diamond are members of Working Families (the UK's work-life balance organisation) and we have also achieved the Disability Confident Level Two award.

This position doesn't meet the requirements for UK visa sponsorship, except potentially for those people meeting the criteria of a new entrant or where a PhD is held and is an essential criteria of the vacancy.

For more information please visit -

Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)