Journals Marketing Officer

About Us

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 .

Read more about our mission and values on our website

About You

The Journals Marketing Officer will provide essential support in planning, implementing and, measuring the 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 post-holder will gain experience in researching and executing integrated marketing campaigns to increase submissions from target groups and regions.

The Journals Marketing Officer will drive submissions of research across our six titles through promotional content across the Society s popular channels and by developing targeted messaging for specific audience groups. An interest in developing Business to Customer (B2C) and Business to Business (B2B) communications will be crucial to maximise author submissions to our journals and to secure the retention of existing business from institutions.

The post-holder will be a proactive self-starter, with the ability both to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues to gather insights and data to inform and implement targeted marketing campaigns. They will have an interest in monitoring engagement with marketing communications and a drive to continuously learn and improve, undertaking analysis and research and contributing ideas to increase engagement with messaging amongst target audiences.

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

For more information about the Society, please visit our website.

Our generous benefits package includes;

• Flexible working hours
• Highly competitive salaries with an annual cost of living increase
• 23 days holiday + eight bank holidays and three additional days over the Christmas break
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Life insurance including free (health and well-being) 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

To Apply

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.