Year in Industry - Communications

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

11/28/2024

Location of role Abingdon, UK

Department Communications

Key Responsibilities Purpose of the role

We have an opportunity in our Communications group for a 12-month placement (Year in industry). We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who would relish the chance to learn from Immunocore’s cutting edge science and corporate growth.  

 The role will provide support to the communications team in the development of multiple materials, campaigns and projects across a range of areas, that will allow the candidate to get hands-on experience and discover life sciences communication

Key Responsibilities

 The selected candidate will provide support in the following areas:

Social Media:

• Support development of social media content, including organic content and promoted campaigns, on LinkedIn and potentially Facebook
• Contribute to social media quantitative and qualitative analytics reporting
  
  

Writing and Editing:

• Website content
• Internal articles & company emails
• Employee profiles
• General copywriting and editing
  
  

Photo, Video, Graphics:

• Editing and formatting of photos and videos for social media, web, intranet and digital screens
• Videography and audio
• Graphic design including infographics, Gifs and animations
• Support creation and maintenance of company brand materials
  
  

Media Relations:

• Help compile and update media contact lists
• Prepare media reports
• Assist with press release editing and distribution
  
  

Clinical communications:

• Support creation of clinical trial awareness social media campaigns
• Working with the Clinical team, help develop patient and HCP engagement materials
  
  

Miscellaneous Communications and Administrative Support:

• Create and maintain PowerPoint presentations
• Preparation of reports for meetings and presentations
• Event planning and coordination
• Project & task management
• Comms team planning
  
  

Education & Qualifications

Currently studying towards a BA in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or a related discipline 

An individual who has a willingness to explore multiple forms of communication, including visual and digital  

Interest in absorbing and interpreting scientific subject matter, particularly biology, is preferred 

What will you receive?

Join Immunocore for a paid placement and gain insights from our innovative science and corporate growth. You’ll enjoy 25 days of annual leave (pro rata), pension scheme eligibility, and access to our active Sports and Social Club with subsidized events.

Please note this is a full-time position is based at our Abingdon, Oxfordshire office and contracted through a third party.

Important information for all applicants

The application deadline is 10th January 2025, with phone interviews starting shortly after. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person Assessment Centre on 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th March 2025, providing an opportunity to meet current placement students, learn about the role, and socialize with employees.

Placements are expected to begin on 8th September 2025.

Please note - should you not be available on all the above dates, unfortunately, we won't be able to proceed with your application.

If interested, apply with your CV and a cover letter (combined in one document) stating your main areas of interest.

About the Company Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry’s most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.

Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.

At Immunocore, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients’ lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits.

Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.