Teams at The Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA)

Lead ARIA’s executive assistant function while providing high-level support to the CEO. Manage the CEO’s diary, correspondence, meetings, travel, events, priorities, and follow-up actions. Coach and develop the EA team, establish efficient processes, coordinate board and committee administration, and build effective stakeholder relationships. Exercise discretion, anticipate needs, resolve competing demands, and ensure the Office of the CEO operates efficiently.

Leads ARIA’s programme communications function, developing portfolio-wide strategy, narrative frameworks, editorial standards, channel plans, and operating models. Manages a team of four, advises senior leaders on reputational risks and positioning, strengthens collaboration between communications and programme teams, and serves as communications lead for a designated programme. The role also contributes to ARIA’s institutional communications and AI in Science strategy.

Leads communications and engagement for ARIA research programmes, shaping scientific narratives, creating digital content, and connecting programmes with universities, deep-tech companies, researchers, and stakeholders. The role covers programme launches, science storytelling, ecosystem engagement, external events, and improving communications processes. Candidates need scientific fluency, strong storytelling and technical writing skills, project-management ability, autonomy, accuracy, collaboration, and ideally knowledge of the UK research and innovation landscape.