Key Facts
Salary: Band C £31,171 – £37,340 (dependent upon experience)
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Home based, with occasional travel to London area for team meetings
Responsible to: Science Manager
Applicants must be UK-based and hold the right to work in the UK
Are you a scientist with an interest in educating the general public on the various lifestyle factors that influence breast cancer risk? Then this opportunity could be for you!
We are looking for a Scientific Research Officer who will play a critical role in the development and drafting of both written and video content on breast cancer risk factors, with a strong focus on scientific and nutritional content communication, including recipe generation. This content will be used on our website and social media channels, aimed at a lay audience.
This role requires an innovative, creative and highly organised individual with experience in scientific writing and developing content for social media. The post holder will also support the current science programme in several ways, including assisting with our Public Engagement Panel (PEP) and grant funding programme, campaign support and conference organisation and delivery.
If you are skilled in translating complex and technical information into simple English and communicating this to a lay audience, we want to hear from you. This role is completely home-based so having the confidence and drive to work independently in a remote working environment with a virtual team is essential.
The Scientific Research Officer will form part of the Science Team comprising another Scientific Research Officer and Science Manager which sits within the Directorate of Research and Engagement.
What are we looking for ?
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Honours degree or equivalent in biological, medical, exercise or food science or public health.
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Research experience in a scientific discipline such as biological, medical, nutritional, exercise, or health science.
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Demonstratable experience of scientific writing, including writing for both a scientific audience and the general public.
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Demonstratable experience in recipe generation and filming for use on social media.
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Demonstratable experience in creating engaging content including video content for use on social media.
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Able to quickly understand and communicate scientifically complex issues to a lay audience.
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Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write accurately about complex or technical topics in simple English.
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Confidence in communicating in a variety of formats with a wide range of people including experts, the public, academics and members of other charities.
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Self-driven and adaptable with the ability to work effectively in a remote setting.
For the full Job description please download our recruitment pack from our website.
Breast Cancer UK is a growing organisation who work remotely and therefore you will need to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues across the organisation including communications, fundraising and operations.
What we can offer ?
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To be part of a fantastic supportive team.
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Work for an organisation that values a positive and inclusive culture.
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Fully remote working.
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Competitive salary £31,171 – £37,340 PA (depending on experience)
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29.5 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays.
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Option for full time colleagues to compress hours and work a 9-day fortnight.
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Healthcare cover and employee assistance programme.
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Enhanced Sickness, Maternity and Paternity pay.
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Great supportive culture with generous professional training and development programmes.
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For full details see our Recruitment Pack
Application Process
The closing date for applications is Monday 13th October 2025 at 5pm.
To apply for this position please complete the application form found
here. Please also complete an equality and diversity monitoring form which can be found
here The full Job Description can be found in the recruitment pack
here.Interviews
Interviews will be held virtually W/C 3rd November 2025. If shortlisted for interview you will be asked to prepare a task/presentation.
If you require any further details on the role or the process, drop us an email at
[email protected]At Breast Cancer UK, we’re dedicated to being a caring and welcoming place, where everyone feels supported and employees feel like they belong. Our aim is to create an inclusive culture where our employees can reach their full potential, without prejudice and discrimination. We value respect, understanding, and the richness that diversity brings. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities and abilities.
Recruitment Pack
Equal ops form
