Head of Communications and Events

Research Management - Dr Jennifer Hay

Salary: From £48,123 to £58,607 depending on experience.

About Us

The CRUK Scotland Institute is a cancer research institute, situated in Glasgow with approximately 250 researchers split across 30 research groups consisting of PIs, postdoctoral scientists, PhD students and scientific officers. It is one of Europe's leading cancer research centres, supporting cutting-edge work into the molecular mechanisms of cancer development. As well as core support from Cancer Research UK, the Institute also receives an additional third of its total income from external grants and industry collaborations. It has an excellent reputation for fundamental cancer research, including world-class metabolism studies and renowned in vivo modelling of tumour growth and metastasis. Its research ethos is about excellence, honesty, openness, accountability and integrity.

About the Role

The Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute is seeking an exceptional Head of Communications and Events to lead the development and delivery of an ambitious communications, engagement, and events strategy. This is a key management role within the organisation, responsible for enhancing the Institute's profile, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and showcasing our world-leading cancer research to diverse audiences.

The successful candidate will drive strategic communications across multiple channels, oversee a high-impact events programme, and ensure that the Institute's achievements, partnerships, and ambitions are communicated with clarity, creativity, and influence.

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For informal enquiries, please email Head of Research Management Dr Jennifer Hay on j.hay@crukscotlandinstitute.ac.uk

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our vision is to build and maintain a diverse and inclusive research culture based on our shared values of Innovate, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence. These values, which underpin our behaviours and everything we do, allow all our people to realise their full potential. The diversity of our staff and students is also what makes the Institute such a vibrant place to work and advance discoveries in cancer research. Family friendly policies, our collaborative ethos, a focus on good mental health and well-being and opportunities for all help to create an enjoyable and inclusive workplace where your voice matters.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 40.5 days annual leave including bank holidays (FTE)
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Free life assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Additional maternity pay for 6 months at full salary
• Shared parental leave including up to 6 weeks paid at full salary
• Cycle to work scheme saving tax and NI on cycle purchase and spreading repayments over up to 12 months
• Access to employee benefit schemes with discounts on supermarkets, cinema, travel and much more.
• On-site secure parking

Closing Date: 5th June 2026