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Dear all,

With apologies for cross posting.

There’s just a week until the deadline for the role of Communications Manager (maternity cover) at SfAM. This is a great opportunity for an experienced communicator with excellent writing skills to gain experience in all areas of science communication. You will provide accurate and timely communications on applied microbiology and the innovative work of the Society. The job is located in Bedford but regular attendance at meetings in London is a large part of the role and some home working is possible for those not based in Bedford.

Overview and terms
Job title: Communications Manager - maternity cover.
Purpose: To be responsible for the development and execution of SfAM's communication strategy and the management of the Communications Officer.
Responsible to: CEO.
Responsible for: Communications Officer and any volunteers/interns/placement students.
Working with: Colleagues within the SfAM office, external suppliers, trustees, Editors of the Society journals, authors and external contacts.
Location: Bedford Heights, Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7PH - with the opportunity for some home working.
Post: Fixed term contract for up to 12 months - with the possibility for continuation for at least a further six months.
Salary: £43-£48K pa - depending upon qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 22 February 2013. Interviews to be held w/c 4 March 2013. If you've had no response from us by this date you can assume you've been unsuccessful.
Other: As defined in the standard contract terms.

The main duty of the Communications Manager (CM) is to lead on the development and implementation of SfAM's communications strategy through online communications (including the website), media work, publications (in particular Microbiologist), policy work, public engagement and other external affairs activities.
For more information and a full job description, visit: http://www.sfam.org.uk/en/about/jobssfam.cfm
My colleague, Dr Lucy Harper, would welcome informal enquiries by email or phone – and can be reached on 07920 264596 or [log in to unmask]
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