• Salary in the region of £51,000 – £55,000
• Fixed term position – 12 month contract
• Hybrid working
• Closing date: 25 July, interviews expected to take place on 30 July.
• Please include a cover letter with your CV. If you have a show reel, please include this in your cover letter.

An opportunity to join us as a Production Manager has arisen on a 12 month contract to cover maternity leave.

About the Role:

You will work closely with the members of the Creative Team, the Head of Research & Dialogue, the Head of Science Engagement & Enrichment, and the Connecting Science Program Office. Just as the Wellcome Sanger Institute is a global leader in genomes and biodata research, the Engagement and Society group in Wellcome Connecting Science aims to be a global leader in understanding how to make genuine and meaningful connections between genomics and society. Recognising that both ‘the public’ and ‘scientists’ are heterogeneous groups with multiple communities, interests and values, Engagement and Society will pursue fundamentally new ways to build bridges and create new spaces for interaction around the societal and ethical issues associated with genomics. Creative communication tools such as films, illuminated data, infographics, interactive websites and podcasts will be fundamental to these bridges, and so the Creative Team is fundamental to the group’s work by creating these materials to complement the work of the Research & Dialogue and Science Engagement & Enrichment pillars.

You will be responsible for:

You will oversee all elements of creative workflow, from incoming work requests through to delivery. You will be the main point of contact of the team, responsible for managing communications throughout the client feedback process as well as acting as quality control on new versions of work going out from the Creative Team. You will have line management responsibility over a team of three people and deal with internal organisational departments such as finance, procurement and HR as they regard to the needs of the Creative Team. You will work closely with other senior members of the Engagement & Society Group to represent the interests of the Creative Team within the wider Group environment.

About You:

You are an experienced production or project manager, having managed a team of creatives and/or workflows in a creative agency or in-house creative team of a larger organisation. You are a team orientated leader with excellent communication skills. You are a proven problem solver with a knack for staying calm under pressure and an eye for detail and systematic management of workflows.

Essential Skills:

●    Experience in project or production management
●    Film production experience
●    Work experience post BA/MA
●    Managing a team of creatives, both internal and freelancers
●    Team oriented approach to leadership
●    Proven troubleshooting ability and ability to stay calm under pressure
●    Attention to detail and organisation
●    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
●    Proven experience in financial management, delivering projects on time and on budget

About Us:

The Engagement and Society programme of Wellcome Connecting Science develop innovative empirical social science research on the social and ethical questions associated with developments in genomics and biodata, with questions of inclusion, equality and social justice at the centre of our work.  Our public programming includes a range of events and activities aimed at a variety of audiences, from schools and young people, to public and community groups. We work with a number of regional and national partners to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to explore genomic science and its impact on all of us. We are focussed on creating equitable access to our activities, whether these are in-person or online.

As part of Wellcome Connecting Science, we work with a unique range of companion teams with diverse expertise in research in the social and life sciences, public engagement, education and learning.  Wellcome Connecting Science’s mission is to enable everyone to explore genomic science and its impact on research, health and society. It inspires new thinking, sparks conversation, supports learning and measures attitudes, drawing on the ground-breaking research taking place on the Wellcome Genome Campus.

The Wellcome Genome Campus is set over 125 acres and is the biggest aggregate concentration of people in the world working on the common theme of genomes and biodata. It brings together a diverse and exceptional scientific community, committed to delivering life-changing science with the reach, scale and imagination to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges. It is home to some of the world’s foremost institutes and organisations in genomics and computational biology, including the Wellcome Sanger Institute which is the largest organisation on Campus, the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), Open Targets and Genomics England.

Application Process:

• Please include a cover letter with your CV. If you have a show reel please include this in your cover letter.
• Closing Date: 25 July
• Interviews Expected to take place: 30 July
• For full information and how to apply, visit the Wellcome Sanger Institute careers website

Other Information:

Salary range: £51,000 – £55,000, plus excellent benefits.

About Connecting Science:

Wellcome Connecting Science’s mission is to enable everyone to explore genomic science and its impact on research, health and society.

Drawing on the ground-breaking research taking place on the Wellcome Genome Campus, Connecting Science inspires new thinking, sparks conversation, supports learning, and understands global attitudes and perspectives.

We connect researchers, health professionals and the wider public, creating opportunities and spaces to explore genomic science and its relationship with people, and the world around us.

Hybrid Working at Wellcome Sanger:

We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work-life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.

We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.

Our Benefits:

We are proud to deliver an awarding Campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at the Sanger Institute.