Technical Communications & Marketing Coordinator

We are looking for a Technical Communications & Marketing Coordinator to help us scale our next-generation laser processing platform.

Spun out from the University of Oxford in 2017, Opsydia is a specialist laser technology company harnessing decades of academic excellence and experience in adaptive optics that enable the writing of features in transparent materials. Our writing technology has gone on to provide functionalities across many scientific and industrial areas.

Our technology provides a platform for functional devices in transparent materials such as optical glass and diamond, with several disruptive applications ranging from datacoms, quantum to sensing devices.

THE ROLE

Working across our R&D, Engineering, Sales and Business Development teams, you will be responsible for delivering engaging technical communications that translate complex concepts into clear, compelling content for customers, partners, prospective employees and internal stakeholders.

You will create and manage a range of content including articles, case studies, presentations, newsletters, website updates, social media communications and marketing materials, helping to showcase Opsydia's technology, innovation and expertise.

A key part of the role is working with teams across the business to capture technical developments, project successes and customer impact, turning these into effective stories that strengthen our brand, support commercial growth and enhance employee engagement.

You will also lead the planning and coordination of exhibitions, conferences, and internal events, ensuring every interaction reflects the professionalism, innovation and culture of the business and that the team have the appropriate materials and collaterals fit for purpose.

In addition, you will support internal communications, helping to bring the company's vision, strategy, brand and values to life, reinforcing Opsydia as both a technology leader and a great place to work.

You will conduct market and competitor research, support campaign planning and performance reporting, and ensure communications, marketing and event activities are delivered efficiently and effectively.

ABOUT YOU

You must be able to demonstrate that you have the following: -

• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and scientific concepts into clear, engaging and audience-appropriate content.

• Proven experience of personally producing high-quality technical, marketing or corporate communications and collateral content across a variety of channels.

• Confidence working with engineers, scientists and technical subject matter experts to extract information and develop compelling narratives.

• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders and deadlines simultaneously.

• Experience working within an engineering, scientific, manufacturing or high-technology environment; experience within the laser, photonics or optics sector would be highly desirable.

• Strong digital marketing competency, including website content management, social media, email marketing and analytics platforms.

• Experience planning and coordinating exhibitions, conferences, customer events and trade shows, including international logistics where required.

• Experience developing internal communication campaigns and employee engagement initiatives.

• A proactive and innovative approach to identifying new communication, engagement and marketing opportunities.

• The ability to build strong relationships and work effectively across R&D, engineering, production, Sales and Business Development teams.

• Development and control of marketing budgets in collaboration with finance teams.

You may also have: -

• Experience in engagement with technological institutions
• Interest in the laser and optics technology industry
  
• CRM experience, e.g. Salesforce, Hubspot or other
• Graphic design experience

We aim to build a world-class team with complementary skills and can expect applicants with significant experience to take leadership roles on projects.

This is a full-time role and hybrid working arrangements are welcomed, however please note that the role requires in-person presence in Oxford.

As part of the recruitment process a selected candidate will be required to undergo security screening to BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard).

WHAT WE OFFER

Salary range: £45,000+ pa, dependent on experience

Benefits

• Hybrid & flexible working arrangements
• Share option scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Group Income Protection and Life Assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Company matched pension contributions up to 5%. Salary sacrifice arrangement is available
• 25 days paid leave plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Mental Health and Wellbeing support and activities
• Supported further study or training for your professional and personal development
• Volunteering opportunities

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and commit to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace whilst creating an environment which promotes dignity and respect for all. We post our job descriptions across a wide range of recruitment platforms to enable us to garner the most diverse range of candidates we possibly can.

ADJUSTMENTS AND PROVISIONS

We are dedicated to putting in place any reasonable adjustments that may be required to meet the needs of those who wish to apply for a position at Opsydia.

Please share if you have a declared disability, for example but not limited to: a social communication impairment such as autism spectrum disorder, a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD; a mental health condition, a sensory impairment affecting sight or hearing or a physical or mobility impairment.

ALTERNATIVE FORMATS

We can provide our job descriptions in an alternative format of video or audio description.

ABOUT OPSYDIA

Opsydia provides commercial systems based on adaptive optics which can directly generate photonic structures in a variety of transparent materials. Learn more at opsydia.com

The company is based in the Centre for Innovation & Enterprise at Begbroke Science Park north of Oxford. Begbroke offers comprehensive facilities on-site including a restaurant, coffee shop, free parking and a minibus service between the park and Oxford.

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