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Communications Lead - European Environmental Projects
Job Title: Communications Lead - European Environmental Projects Responsible For: Managing communications activities and creating written, visual and digital content for European environmental research projects. Time: 37 hours per week Contract: 18-month FTC (with potential extension) Location: Based in Manchester with the opportunity to work from home. You may occasionally be required to travel to meetings around the UK and in Europe. Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum Closing date: Friday 3rd June 2026
BACKGROUND
Countryscape is a multi-disciplinary company, combining the creative skills of a communications agency with the scientific knowledge of an environmental consultancy.
Countryscape is also a partner in Oppla, a non-profit organisation based in the Netherlands, with a mission to support open knowledge for a healthy planet. Oppla has grown to become the world’s largest online community dedicated to nature-based solutions and the Oppla team manages the communications for several large scientific research projects funded by the EU Horizon programme.
In this role you will be working on two of such projects: A-Track and CircHive. These projects focus on supporting business, the finance sector, and policymakers to take nature-positive action by increasing awareness and understanding of approaches such as natural capital accounting and life-cycle assessment. The projects aim to make transformative change in business, finance and policy to support the achievement of nature-positive.
The role will maximise the impact of these projects by ensuring that project outputs are clearly communicated, widely shared, easy to access and used by project partners and external audiences. The role will have a particular focus on securing a legacy for project outputs beyond the end of the projects through knowledge sharing, product development and commercialisation.
The postholder will work closely with project partners, internal colleagues, designers, software engineers and landscape experts to develop strategic communication plans and translate complex research and project outputs into clear, engaging and practical communications and tools.
The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of project communications, translating project goals into proactive communication plans, activities and campaigns with support from senior colleagues.
JOB TITLE: Communications Lead - European Environmental Projects
RESPONNSIBLE FOR: Managing communications activities and creating written, visual and digital content for European environmental research projects.
TIME/DURATION: 37 hours per week
CONTRACT: 18-month FTC (with potential extension)
LOCATION: Based in Manchester with the opportunity to work from home. You may occasionally be required to travel to meetings around the UK and in Europe.
SALARY: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
WHO WE ARE
We’re a small but growing team united by a passion for making a real difference for our planet.
We all take ownership of our work, shaping it to fit our own unique skills, expertise and ways of
working. We value diversity among people and perspectives and have a culture where we listen
carefully and speak openly to one another.
This role is ideal for someone open-minded, eager to learn from others, and ready to approach
challenges with creativity and positivity. The right person will be genuinely self-starting, proactive and confident managing their own time, workload and tasks independently.
This role is based at our Manchester office with home working several days a week once you have settled into the role.
The diversity of our workforce is important to us, and we encourage applications from all
backgrounds and identities. We also encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but have relevant skills, experience, and a willingness to learn.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic communications
Identify, develop and implement communication and dissemination opportunities that increase project visibility and impact.
Maintain and update project dissemination, exploitation and communication plans, anticipating upcoming project milestones, outputs and opportunities.
Identify target audiences and develop approaches to engage them. Audiences include research and innovation communities, policymakers, businesses, financial institutions, public authorities, civil society organisations, and wider public audiences relevant to project objectives.
Identify new audiences, channels, formats and approaches to improve communication, dissemination and exploitation of project outputs.
Analyse communication performance metrics and analytics and make recommendations to improve impact.
Project liaison and representation
Act as the first point of contact for internal and external project communication requests.
Represent the organisation professionally in project meetings and partner discussions
Prepare updates, reports and progress information for senior colleagues and project partners.
Coordination and oversight
Lead the planning, scheduling and management of project communications tasks.
Coordinate communication and dissemination activity across project partners.
Proactively identify project innovations, outputs, events and achievements that could be communication opportunities, and develop communication campaigns around them.
Identify and action strategic outreach opportunities such as conference speaking engagements and media opportunities.
Monitor, flag and mitigate project communication risks.
Ensure consistency, quality and tone of all communication materials.
Communications materials
Review, organise, summarise and raise awareness of project research, reports, case studies, training materials and other resources.
Produce, edit and proofread written content for various channels including blogs, video scripts and social media posts.
Create or coordinate the development of visual content including graphics and video materials.
Develop, update and manage website content including news, blogs, events, project resources and case studies.
Prepare communication toolkits and materials for use by partner organisations.
Organise, promote and manage the technical aspects of webinars.
Create, distribute and monitor email newsletters.
The successful candidate will have:
Strong experience in communications, dissemination, content creation and campaign delivery.
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
Experience of making complex research, policy or technical information clear and engaging.
Good project management and organisational skills.
Experience working with and presenting ideas to business leaders.
Experience working with multiple stakeholders, partners or project teams.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage information accurately.
Confidence working with websites, digital content and communication channels.
An interest in nature-positive business, sustainability, biodiversity, natural capital, policy or finance.
Desirable experience
Experience working on European, Horizon Europe or other multi-partner funded projects.
Experience communicating sustainability, biodiversity, environmental or scientific topics to business audiences.
Experience developing or delivering dissemination, exploitation and communication plans.
Experience managing project brands, templates, websites or digital platforms.
Experience in knowledge management, learning resource development or content libraries.
Experience facilitating workshops, webinars or stakeholder engagement sessions.
Understanding of biodiversity, natural capital or nature-related decision-making.
Additional European language skills.
Qualifications
Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
Personal qualities
Clear and confident communicator.
Highly organised and proactive.
Able to work across multiple partners and priorities.
Curious and quick to understand technical subject matter.
Collaborative and comfortable working with specialists.
Creative, accurate and detail-focused.
Able to balance strategic planning with practical delivery.
TO APPLY
To apply for the role, please complete the form below. We would like a cover note to explain why you would like this role and to work with Countryscape. Note: you should upload 1 document with a cover letter and CV included. You cannot apply on this system with multiple files.
Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026
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Chief of Staff to Professor Pat Price (Private office)
Hours: Full time (Part time 25-30hours possible for the right candidate) Reports to: Professor Pat Price Location: Wilmslow Package: £50,000-£60,000 FTE
Job Title: Chief of Staff to Professor Pat Price (Private office)
Location: Wilmslow
Reports to: Professor Pat Price
Hours: Full time (Part time 25-30hours possible for the right candidate)
Salary: £50,000-£60,000 FTE
Professor Pat Price is dedicated to the mission of improving patient care through a portfolio of initiatives, including medical legal advisory business, a professional support network, a national cancer charity, clinical research initiatives and a non-governmental organisation focused improving cancer care. In addition, Professor Price is a national voice on improving cancer care and has various commitments in the media lobbying for cancer treatment advancements.
Professor Pat Price is seeking a dynamic and proactive Chief of Staff to support her diverse portfolio of work aimed at improving patient care. This multifaceted role will be her ‘right hand person’ and will involve liaising with various organisations and stakeholders to enhance the efficiency and impact of Professor Price's initiatives.
Context and Overview:
Professor Pat Price is dedicated to the mission of improving patient care through a portfolio of initiatives, including medical legal advisory business, a professional support network, a national cancer charity, clinical research initiatives and a non-governmental organisation focused improving cancer care. In addition, Professor Price is a national voice on improving cancer care and has various commitments in the media lobbying for cancer treatment advancements.
Professor Pat Price is seeking a dynamic and proactive Chief of Staff to support her diverse portfolio of work aimed at improving patient care. This multifaceted role will be her ‘right hand person’ and will involve liaising with various organisations and stakeholders to enhance the efficiency and impact of Professor Price's initiatives.
The portfolio can broadly be categorised into three sectors, but ultimately all contribute to Professor Price's overall Mission to improve patient outcomes.
Private Sector, including:
Pat Price Expert Opinion: A medical legal expert advisory practice known where Professor Price delivers expert opinion in clinical negligence cases
The Medical Legal Knowledge Partnership (“MLKP”): A network for medical legal expert practitioners that provides information, support services and events, all aimed at improving outcomes for patients
Third Sector, including:
Radiotherapy UK: A national cancer charity aimed at advancing the treatment of radiotherapy. Prof Price is chair to the Trustees. The charity acts as the secretariat for the All Party Preliminary Group on Radiotherapy and runs the #catch up with cancer campaign.
Global Coalition for Radiotherapy: This is an NGO based in Geneva. Prof Price is the chair and cofounder. The NGO provides support and lobbying for low and middle income countries for the development of radiotherapy.
Health/University Sector, including:
Clinical Research at Imperial College London where Prof Price is a Visiting Professor
Research with the PET research advisory company to develop Position Emission Tomography.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilitate Decision Making: Collaborate with key personnel across Professor Price’s portfolio to gather and synthesise information, enabling timely and informed decision-making.
Optimise Time Management: Work closely with Professor Price and her Executive Assistant to optimise scheduling and time allocation, ensuring maximum impact in her various roles.
Strategic Advisory: Provide strategic insights and recommendations to enhance outcomes within the portfolio and support Professor Price's vision for improving patient care.
Point of Contact: Serve as a primary contact for various initiatives, responding to inquiries and delegating tasks as necessary to manage workloads effectively.
Promotion of Initiatives: Assist in promoting Professor Price’s work and driving standards within the portfolio to elevate the quality of patient care services.
Research and Analysis: Conduct ad-hoc research and analysis to support key ventures, ensuring evidence-based decision-making and program development.
Team Coordination: Delegate appropriate workflow tasks from Prof Price among team members, ensuring that Professor Price focuses exclusively on high-priority and strategic initiatives. This will include liaison with facilities and administrative staff at the office/home base in Wilmslow.
Special Projects: Lead and deliver special strategic projects as assigned by Professor Price, aligning with her Mission to advance cancer treatment and care.
Budget Management: Responsibilities may include oversight of financial resources related to specific projects, ensuring effective and efficient use of funds. The role holder will need to have financial acumen to help Professor Price understand the overall financial context for the portfolio.
Domestic Organisation: Oversee domestic activities, line managing housekeeper and facilities staff ensuring a responsive and high-quality provision.
Person Specific Requirements:
Problem solver: Strong ability to find smart solutions and resolve issues
Strong IT focus: Forward looking IT skills to improve productivity and gain the benefits of AI and other solutions
Positive Attitude: A can-do attitude that reflects resilience and a solution-oriented mindset in high-pressure fast-moving environments.
Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to engage and work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, from healthcare professionals to policymakers.
Agility: Can adapt to change, challenges and opportunities quickly with flexibility and responsiveness.
Exceptional Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex ideas clearly and effectively at all levels.
Strategic Thinking: Robust strategic capabilities to identify opportunities for improvement and effective decision-making across the portfolio.
Budget Management: Responsibility for oversight of financial resources related to specific projects, ensuring effective and efficient use of funds to help Professor Price understand the financial context for the portfolio.
Organisational Skills: Highly organised with a keen ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently, ensuring optimal productivity.
Loyalty and Commitment: A strong sense of loyalty and commitment to Professor Price’s Mission and values, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Qualifications and Skills
Required Experience:
Degree level.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the healthcare or nonprofit sectors as well as business.
Demonstrated ability in leadership and project management.
Advanced experience with Microsoft, use of CRM, project management software and focused on IT solutions.
Leadership Responsibilities:
A member of the Senior Leadership team, the role holder must have the ability to lead teams and work with other leaders.
Collaboration with External Stakeholders:
Experience working with external organisations, government agencies, or other stakeholders relevant to healthcare and policy advocacy initiatives is preferred.
Closing date is Wednesday 12th February 2025.
For more information on Professor Price, please refer to the website www.patprice.co.uk
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Job Title
£19,000
Company Name
Full-Time/Part-Time
Location
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