The SSA is recruiting an Administrator and two Science Communication Officers to support an ambitious body of work in the coming years. If you share the SSA’s commitment to advancing the scientific understanding of addiction, consider applying to work with us.
The SSA is a UK registered charity, which owns two academic journals, runs the largest scientific conference on addiction in the UK, and funds master’s degrees, PhDs, and fellowships in addiction science. From Autumn 2025, the SSA will also lead the flagship Addiction Healthcare Goals Research Leadership Programme, in partnership with the UK Government’s Office for Life Sciences.
New members of staff will join a small and enthusiastic team committed to advancing the scientific understanding of addiction: Dr Rob Calder (Chief Executive Officer), Graham Hunt (Operations Officer), Natalie Davies (Head of Communications), and Jess Richmond (Social Media Specialist).
About the Administrator role
The SSA is seeking an Administrator with a good eye for detail and for developing and maintaining efficient processes. This will include supporting the SSA’s day-to-day activities: supporting subcommittee and trustee meetings, maintaining accurate records, producing reports, monitoring and processing funding applications, and processing financial requests.
- Location: Remote working with ability to attend occasional in-person meetings in the London area
- Salary: £30,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience) + competitive pension contribution
- Contract: Full-time, four-year fixed term
- Deadline for applications: 15 October 2025
Read the job description and find out how to apply
About the Science Communication Officer roles
The SSA is seeking two Science Communication Officers to help build the charity’s online presence and communicate the charity’s mission. This will include contributing to, and helping to run, the SSA’s website, podcasts, newsletters, and social media platforms.
- Location: Remote working with monthly meetings in Reading/London
- Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per annum (depending on experience) + competitive pension contribution
- Contract: Full-time, three-year fixed term
- Deadline for applications: 15 October 2025
Read the job description and find out how to apply
How to apply
The SSA is committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to apply for one of the roles or to attend an interview, please contact Natalie Davies.
To apply for the roles you will need to submit two online forms:
- An application form: this will ask for information including your contact details and references, and prompt you to upload a CV and cover letter (plus a short portfolio of your written work if you are applying to be a Science Communication Officer)
- A diversity monitoring form: you will be re-directed to this once you have submitted the application form; it is a mandatory part of the application process, but you have a right not to disclose sensitive personal information and can do this via selecting ‘Prefer not to say’ for any of the answers
Please ensure that your cover letter explains how you meet the essential (and desirable) criteria for the role and why you think you would be a good fit with the SSA.
Find out more about becoming an Administrator or Science Communication Officer.
