Graduate Technical Specialist (Science and Engineering Communication)
Electric Revolution Skills Hub
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for materials science, engineering, chemistry, or physics? Do you have a knack for communicating complex scientific or engineering concepts in an engaging way?
If so, we want to hear from you! Could you be PI-KEM’s new Graduate Scientific and Technical Specialist? Do you enjoy keeping up to date with innovations in materials science, physics, and engineering? Are you an enthusiastic communicator and keen to network? Maybe you are the missing molecule that we are searching for?
Job description
This is an incredible opportunity to:
- Launch your career in a supportive and growing company
- Gain valuable experience across all aspects of technical communication
- Work alongside industry experts and learn from the best
- Make a real impact on the world of scientific and engineering innovation
Why PI-KEM?
• Real-world impact: For over 30 years, we’ve been all about enabling innovation, supplying cutting-edge materials to researchers and manufacturers across energy, materials science, and more. Be part of something bigger!
- Our customers are amazing: Whatever we do, ensuring our customers are successful and know we are here to support them is key.
- We always want to know more: Whether by talking to stakeholders or reading about latest research; Our knowledge helps us better support our customers.
- Dynamic and inclusive: Our award-winning team is small but impactful. We value collaboration, open communication, and helping each other reach our full potential.
- Learn from the best: Work alongside our technical guru, our Managing Director Colin, and gain insights from our Business Development and Marketing teams.
- Hybrid work-life balance: After training at our office in Tamworth, enjoy a flexible work model with a mix of in-office collaboration, remote work for focus, and opportunities to connect, present and network externally.
Key Additional Benefits:
• Just in case you take a tumble at home or in work: Personal injury salary protection
- Rest is important: Take 28 days holiday plus enjoy our additional Christmas Shutdown and your birthday off
- We celebrate volunteers so reward our team with a paid volunteering day each year
- Stay connected with company phone and laptop
- Positive wellbeing is a priority: Help yourself at our free coffee and snack bar, Access to company EAP support and reward yourself with Perkbox
- Charge up using our company subsidised EV charging points (because sustainability matters!).
We're excited for you to join us!
This role is your chance to kickstart your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. We're committed to your growth and development, offering a one-year contract with the potential for long-term progression. Our team is passionate about creating an inclusive space where everyone can thrive and enjoy their work. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
Job responsibilities
• Craft engaging content across multiple channels: white papers, blog posts, social media, presentations, website articles, and more.
- Be in front and behind the camera: Conduct interviews, film footage, take photos and support your colleagues to do the same
- Become a communication star: Develop content for diverse audiences, from technical reports to talks at conferences.
- Dive into market research: Analyse trends, identify opportunities, and keep PI-KEM at the forefront of the industry.
- Be a STEM and Careers champion: Help us organise and participate in activities that inspire our future workforce.
Job Requirements
Summary of skills and background needed:
- Experience in using a range of communication and engagement methods to build, and deepen relationships within science and technology sectors
- Passion for and excited by Science and Technology with a desire for continual learning
- Comfortable in creating and delivering targeted communication materials and activities.
- Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and as part of a larger, cross-functional, multidisciplinary team. A team player.
- Extremely organised with an attention to detail
- Inspirational, with the ability to understand and engage with your targeted audience
- Happy to travel to customers, suppliers, events.
Job requirements
We're looking for a graduate with:
- A strong degree in Materials Science/ Engineering or Processing, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or closely related degree. A solid foundation in these fields will be crucial for the role
- A Masters or Bachelor degree including marketing or communication modules, or can demonstrate experience in producing science/engineering based communications
- A knack for turning complex ideas into clear, engaging content
- Enthusiasm and a desire to learn and grow in a dynamic environment
Bonus points for:
- Experience with social media or content creation tools (like Canva).
- A love of science and a desire to stay up-to-date on the latest innovations.
- A collaborative spirit and a willingness to learn
- Awareness of differing business and personal cultures