ClimateXChange Communications Manager

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a full-time Communications Manager for ClimateXChange, focusing on science communications and engaging with climate change research and policy. The role involves planning and delivering communications across projects. While the position is primarily on-campus, hybrid working options are available. The salary ranges from £40,497 to £48,149 per annum, with flexibility for part-time work considered.
Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: to 31st March 2026

The Opportunity:

ClimateXChange - Scotland’s Centre of Expertise connecting climate change research and policy - are looking for a communications manager with a passion for science communications and knowledge exchange, and a flair for telling powerful impact stories. You will join the busy ClimateXChange team to plan and deliver communications and engagement activities across all our projects connecting climate change research and policy.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

The salary for this post is £40,497 - £48,149 per annum, pro rata if part time.

Your skills and attributes for success:
• Strong communications strategy experience
• A track record of writing and editing for a policy audience
• Experience of working across a range of communications channels
• Ability to lead on planning, running and reporting from a range of events

£40,497 to £48,149 per annum, pro-rata if part time (Grade 7)