We are hiring a Brand Manager

 

Science Gallery International is a multi-award winning non-profit company based in Dublin with responsibility for supporting the Science Gallery Network, a peer network of 8 Science Gallery locations in key cities worldwide in partnership with leading universities and research institutions. Our members include Trinity College Dublin, King’s College London, the Indian Institute of Science, the University of Melbourne, Michigan State University, Erasmus MC Rotterdam, Emory University and TU Berlin. This year we aim to sign an additional member to the Network.

The members of the Science Gallery Network develop a wide range of public activities that include exhibitions, youth-led events, online programmes and education experiences that ignite creativity where science and art collide. The galleries also work very closely with the university research and education departments to develop transdisciplinary approaches to education and innovation to advance their key strategic objectives of internationalisation, excellence in research and learning, innovation and entrepreneurship, student recruitment and community engagement.

The global brand of the Science Gallery Network enables global connections across universities that generate new research with international impact. The staff at the various locations provide training to each other; gallery teams on opposite sides of the world collaborate on co-curated exhibitions; the Directors regularly meet to develop joint projects; and the exhibition open calls attract thousands of participants from all over the world. 

The Brand Manager will be a member of the team at SGI on a full-time basis. They will be responsible for leading the development of the SG brand and IP in cooperation with our global locations, enabling them to reimagine the cultural role of universities, amplifying their social impact and influence. This includes managing development and distribution of content to internal and external audiences, and connecting people and ideas across all our work. The ideal candidate will have a knowledge of both university and museum or art gallery contexts with a focus on marketing and communications and a passion for the Science Gallery mission.

NATURE & SCOPE OF THE ROLE

Brand Management & Communications Oversight

  • Lead the development and ensure cohesion of the Science Gallery brand and trademarks

  • Liaise across all Science Gallery locations to guide brand evolution

  • Devise and maintain communications plan for SGI, in alignment with SGI’s strategy and with direction from SGI’s Executive Director and senior management team

  • Oversee email marketing activity, to internal and external audiences

  • Manage content on the SGI website

  • Manage the production of any required marketing collateral

  • Manage agencies as appropriate

  • Manage media relations as required

  • Manage the brand & communications budget

  • Manage access to digital platforms as required

  • Support the induction of new marketing/comms staff across network locations

  • Measure and report performance of campaigns, KPIs, etc.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

  • A qualification in marketing and/or PR, with a focus on brand management

  • Familiarity with working with museums/galleries is an advantage

  • Familiarity with European science and art networks and organisations an advantage

  • Experience implementing digital projects, and managing communications and social media campaigns

  • Proficiency in CRM Platforms an asset

KEY SKILLS AND APTITUDES

  • A motivated, ambitious self-starter with great accuracy and attention to detail

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills with experience of working in an deadline driven environment

  • Background in public engagement and exhibitions

  • Initiative, a can-do attitude and the ability to work flexibly, problem solve and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment

  • Reliable, proactive and highly organised, with a good instinct for opportunities.

  • Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to be diplomatic, discreet and confident in dealing with people at all levels of different organisations. 

  • Appreciation and understanding of the international aspect of the role.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster good working relationships. 

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proof-reading.

  • Good understanding of and experience in media relations would be advantageous. 

  • Strong interest in science, technology and the arts would be advantageous.

PRIMARY RELATIONSHIPS

The Brand Manager will be a core member of the team at SGI, reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Associate Director (Operations) and all other members of the team.  

HOW TO APPLY

​Apply in confidence by email only (with subject line “Brand Manager role”) with covering letter outlining your key experience and suitability for the role, and a full CV, along with names of two referees, to Sarah Durcan (Associate Director, Operations, Science Gallery International) at sarah.durcan@sciencegallery.com by Thursday 12th May at 5pm.


Term: 1 year, with option to extend. SGI is currently trialling a 4-day week (full-pay)

Salary: €43-47K pa, negotiable depending on experience

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid work an option)

Annual Leave: 21 days