Role: Journals Marketing Officer

The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects, and their practical uses. It has a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes, schools, and other organisations.

Our members have a unique depth and breadth of knowledge about the discipline. The Society's role is to help unlock and harness the potential of that knowledge.

Our commitment to anyone who studies microbes is "whoever you are, wherever you are, we will amplify your voice".

Position Overview

The Journals Marketing Officer will provide essential support in planning, implementing and measuring success of marketing activities to increase engagement with our publishing portfolio. Supporting the strategic aims of the Society and the goals of the Journals Marketing and Development Lead, the postholder will gain experience in researching and executing integrated marketing campaigns to increase submissions from target groups and regions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drive submissions of research across our six titles through promotional content across the Society's popular channels.
2. Develop targeted messaging for specific audience groups.
3. Maximise author submissions to our journals and secure retention of existing business from institutions.
4. Gather insights and data to inform and implement targeted marketing campaigns.
5. Monitor engagement with marketing communications and undertake analysis and research.
6. Contribute ideas to increase engagement with messaging amongst target audiences.

Candidate Profile

The postholder will be a proactive self-starter, with the ability both to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues. An interest in developing Business to Customer (B2C) and Business to Business (B2B) communications will be crucial.

Working Conditions

Please note that the organisation operates a hybrid working policy. Attendance is expected twice a week (minimum) in our London-based office. The role will occasionally require some travel to relevant conferences or events, usually within the UK or Europe.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salaries with an annual cost of living increase.
• 23 days holiday + eight bank holidays and three additional days over the Christmas break.
• Life insurance including free (health and wellbeing) employee support services.
• Enhanced maternity pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave and 13 weeks of statutory maternity pay.
• Enhanced Adoption pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid adoption leave and 13 weeks of statutory adoption pay.
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• £50 contribution towards eye care.

Application Process

Please attach your CV and Cover Letter.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 21st February 2025.

It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter. This is because the Microbiology Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We value, promote, and seek diversity.

The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused, or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

"We are interested in every candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas."

14-16 Meredith Street, EC1R 0AB (Hybrid)

Department: Development Opportunities

Job Title: Journals Marketing Officer

Salary: £29,000 per annum + Benefits

Experience: Some experience using data, reports and insights and learning from results.