Digital Communications Officer

British Science Association

Hours
37.5 hours per week

About the Organisation

British Science Association (BSA) is a UK-based organization dedicated to promoting science, engaging the public, and encouraging inclusivity in scientific fields. Established in 1831, the BSA has a rich history of fostering curiosity and understanding of science among diverse audiences. Its mission is to transform the way people connect with and view science, making it more accessible and part of everyday culture.

About the role

The Digital Communications Officer will be responsible for delivering communications activity for several British Science Association programmes and campaigns, including the British Science Festival, Smashing Stereotypes, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Science and Health (EDIS). You will create engaging written, short-form video and graphic design content for our websites, newsletters, and social media channels. You will work closely with the PR and Communications Manager and wider Communications Team on the British Science Association’s mix of established and evolving programmes and national campaigns.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce the British Science Association’s Smashing Stereotypes campaign by developing an engaging multimedia communications plan, and liaising with external suppliers, freelancers, and partners;
• Work with the PR and Communications Manager to develop content for the British Science Association’s main social media channels, including TikTok, LinkedIn, BlueSky and Instagram; focusing on the development, filming and editing of short-form video content; monitor and respond appropriately to online comments and enquiries, including escalating as relevant;
• Design on-brand infographics or visual assets for digital channels for occasional projects not outsourced to contractors;
• Plan, deliver, and optimise paid advertising campaigns across social media platforms for key campaigns;
• Oversee the content of the British Science Association website and work with its developers to ensure the website meets the needs of the organisation, and content is engaging, accurate, inclusive and accessible, and optimised for SEO;
• Produce high-quality, engaging, inclusive and accessible copy and content for various formats, including newsletters, news stories, blog posts, social media posts and internal communications to suit the intended audiences of the relevant programme, campaign or project;
• Produce analysis and reports on any relevant campaigns and outputs, as well as review the performance of the British Science Association website;
• Contribute to the British Science Festival marketing and communications campaign, including producing social media assets and engaging video and written content before and during the Festival, supporting the Festival team and Head of Marketing and Communications with ticketing reports and analytics, and supporting the PR and Communications Manager with press and media where required; 
• Support Communications team colleagues to proofread and edit copy produced by other colleagues, ensuring it meets the British Science Association’s house style requirements and reflects the relevant programme’s brand, core messaging and tone of voice;
• Support the wider Communications team as needed;
• Perform any other tasks as reasonably required by the line manager.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Essential Criteria:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of producing engaging written copy for different audiences and various formats/platforms; can demonstrate ability to turn complex information into clear, accurate and accessible content.
• Experience of using social media platforms in a professional context, including creating, delivering and evaluating organic and budgeted social media campaign plans across multiple platforms.
• Experience and knowledge of producing engaging video content and digital assets for a variety of platforms, using Canva, Clipchamp or equivalent apps.
• Experience of evaluating success, which could include producing reports, data analysis or use of analytics platforms, and using this data to adapt and improve future projects.
• Experience of working on multiple projects at once, as well as being able to demonstrate how to prioritise workload effectively.
• Experience of working on communications campaigns as part of a PR, marketing or communications team.
• Excellent and adaptable digital skills and an awareness of current trends, issues, and technologies in the platforms, channels and methods used to deliver communications campaigns.
• Excellent attention to detail, including the ability to proofread and edit copy efficiently.
• Experience generating creative ideas for delivering messages to different audiences.
• Experience using Content Management Systems.

Desirable Criteria:

• Awareness/experience of the ways that equity, diversity and inclusion need to be considered when delivering campaigns and other communications outputs.
• An interest in future developments or innovative tactics in the communications sector.

Compensation & Benefits

• 27 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Up to two days paid leave per year for significant voluntary commitments in support of professional and personal development
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme after 3 months (4% paid by the employer).
• Up to five days’ unpaid leave per year
• Life assurance for death in service benefit from your first day (subject to scheme rules). Complementary access to a 24/7 online GP service.
• Occupational sick pay: up to six weeks’ full pay per year (pro-rata for part-time employees).
• Confidential telephone counselling service, offered by our legal insurance.
• Interest-free loan for season ticket, bike to work, and assisted study;
• Discounts may be offered on Science Museum tickets and in the shop.

Conditions of employment

• Only applicants who have a legal right to work within the UK will be considered. You will be asked to bring along proof of nationality and proof of ability to work in the UK.

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the London office and remotely
• Occasional travel within the UK and out-of-hours work is required ( for the annual British Science Festival)

How to apply

• Applications should be made via this link
• Please send a CV and covering letter (each of no more than two A4 pages) that summarises your interest in the role and details your ability to match the criteria.​
• The closing date for applications is 15th October 2026. We reserve the right to close early based on application levels.
• If you have further questions or would like this information in a different format, please contact: [email protected]

Interviews

• You will be informed as soon as possible after the application deadline whether you have been selected for an interview.
• Interviews are due to take place on 18th November 2026.

Policies

As part of the British Science Association’s commitment to being a Disability Confident employer, all disabled applicants who meet the ‘essential criteria’ for this vacancy will be offered an interview under our guaranteed interview scheme. ​ If you wish to apply under the guaranteed interview scheme, you will be asked to indicate this when you submit your application by selecting ‘yes’ in the relevant box when asked during the application process.

Applicants do not need to state any further information or declare their disability at the application stage.​ Whether you are applying under the scheme or not, if you are successful in being shortlisted, we will ask candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions to let us know if they need any adjustments during the recruitment process. 

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