About us
We are Digital Science and we are advancing the research ecosystem.
We are a pioneering technology company, and our vision is of a future where a trusted and collaborative research ecosystem drives progress for all. We believe in better, open, collaborative and inclusive research. In creating the next generation of tools and working in partnership with the community we tackle some of the biggest challenges to research. In order to achieve our vision, we need innovative, inspiring and dynamic people to join our team. Want to join us?
Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Employee Experience, the Employee Experience Specialist will play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall employee journey and shaping a workplace culture that delights and surprises our colleagues. This company-wide role will involve collaborating with senior leaders and key stakeholders across DS, supporting both Business As Usual (BAU) activities and key projects as we continue to evolve as an organisation.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role in a small but mighty team of two, sitting under the wider People team. If you’ve developed strong internal communications skills in a large organisation, mastered the strategies, processes, and toolkits, and now want to apply them in a more agile, fast-moving business, this could be the perfect opportunity.
You’ll work across internal communications, engagement initiatives, and employee experience projects, ensuring our colleagues feel connected, informed, and inspired. From logistics and scheduling to bigger strategic projects, you’ll collaborate with leaders and stakeholders across the organisation, helping to create a culture where colleagues can thrive while ensuring everything we do aligns with Digital Science’s mission and values.
Bonus points if you have experience with video, graphics, and Canva to bring creative storytelling into the mix.
Internal Communications
- Support in developing and delivering an annual internal comms plan, ensuring messaging aligns with DS’s strategic priorities.
- Write, edit, and manage content for key channels, including newsletters, Slack, Wiki, and internal campaigns.
- Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and execution of company-wide events such as All Hands meetings, Ask Us Anything sessions, and engagement initiatives.
- Support in the measurement and analysis of internal communications to ensure maximum impact.
- Create engaging visuals, graphics, and videos to enhance internal storytelling (experience with Canva or similar tools is a plus!).
Employee Engagement and Culture
- Support in designing and delivering engagement initiatives that foster a sense of belonging and connection at DS.
- Help manage employee feedback mechanisms, ensuring leaders across the business take ownership of their results and action plans.
- Identify opportunities to bring colleagues together, celebrate successes, and promote our culture and values in a meaningful way.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Work across teams to ensure a consistent and positive employee experience.
- Partner with senior leaders and HR colleagues to deliver clear, engaging, and transparent communications.
- Act as a champion for best practices in internal comms and engagement, helping leaders communicate more effectively.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Identify new ways to engage colleagues, keeping up with trends in employee experience and internal communications.
- Regularly review processes and channels, making improvements to boost efficiency and effectiveness.
Commitment to Excellence
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Make time for personal and professional growth, engage in cross-functional and in-team knowledge and insight sharing, and consistently foster a collaborative and innovative environment.
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Experience in internal communications or employee engagement in a large organisation.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with an ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences.
- Comfortable managing logistics (scheduling, planning, coordinating events) while also handling bigger strategic projects.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, confident working across different levels of the business.
- Experience with video, graphics, and Canva (or similar tools) to create engaging content.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, comfortable rolling up your sleeves in a small team.
- A passion for employee experience and culture, with a proactive mindset and creative approach.
We invest in, nurture and support innovative businesses and technologies that make all parts of the research process more open, efficient and effective.
The talent we secure is fundamental to us achieving our vision and our growth plans. The values we live by are:
We are brave in the pursuit of better
We are collaborative and inclusive
We are always open-minded
We are from and for the community
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Additional Information
Please note that, in light of vaccination mandates for US Government contractors, Digital Science requires that all US-based employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to approved accommodations.
Digital Science is a technology company working to make research more efficient.
We invest in, nurture and support innovative businesses and technologies that make all parts of the research process more open and effective.
Our portfolio includes admired brands including Altmetric, Dimensions, Figshare, ReadCube, Symplectic, IFI Claims, Writefull, and Overleaf.
We believe that together, we can help researchers make a difference.
