Corporate Communications Team Manager

About Us

Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.

Diamond is one of the most advanced scientific facilities in the world, and its pioneering capabilities and talented staff are helping to keep the UK at the forefront of scientific research.

About the Role

We now have an opportunity for a Corporate Communications Team Manager to lead, manage and deliver the corporate internal and external communications portfolio.

This role plays a pivotal role in enhancing the company’s reputation across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority. This role manages a team of experienced communications professionals, who are responsible for wide ranging internal and external communications activities. The role is also the designated product owner for key communications systems and platforms, including the intranet, website and email marketing platform.

Diamond is in the process of migrating its intranet and external website onto new platforms. In the medium term, i.e. the next two to three years, this role will be the project manager for both migrations.

You will project manage the migration of both the external Diamond website and current intranet, both on a custom CMS, to WordPress and SharePoint-based platforms respectively by the end of 2027. This will be a major project, requiring significant internal stakeholder and contractor management, as well as content consolidation, to ensure that the platforms meet Diamond’s strategic needs.

As well as:

·      Manage and coordinate Diamond’s corporate communications activities, coordinating priorities and resource within the Corporate Communications Team.

·      Develop and implement the Corporate Communications Team strategy as part of the wider Communications and Engagement strategy alongside the Engagement Team Manager and the Head of Communications, Engagement and Impact.

·      Take ownership and technical management of all public facing websites (the main Diamond website plus a selection of additional websites special initiatives); editorial management is led by the Web and Digital Content Manager and content on certain sections of the website is administered by relevant internal stakeholders.

·      Centralised management and stakeholder coordination of the Diamond intranet; editorial management is led by the Internal Communications Manager and content on individual sites is administered by relevant internal stakeholders.

·      Collate all metrics and analyses relating to internal and external communications to demonstrate the delivery of the portfolio against the Communications and Engagement strategy.

·      Support the editorial programme, which is managed by the Web and Digital Content Manager, prioritising editorial requirements for the website, social media, press/media relations and wider external presence. This includes supporting with copywriting and PR liaison as required.

·      Lead on corporate branding, managing Diamond’s identity guidelines and updating them as required

About You

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent experience, with demonstrable work experience in the field of science and/or corporate communication.

 Experience and knowledge in the following areas are essential:

·      Managing the operational delivery of complex or communications projects, specifically website and intranet migrations and/or refreshes.

·      Digital communications, stakeholder, and audience engagement.

·      Building audiences and managing websites and social media accounts with a digital first approach.

·      Managing a SharePoint intranet.

·      Line Management

·      Web content management systems.

·      Communications platforms and systems, i.e. social media management, digital asset management, email marketing, etc.

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 31st August 2025, however, we encourage early applications as some candidates may be interviewed before this date.