Communications Manager (THIS Institute) (Fixed Term)

Everyone wants safe and high-quality healthcare. At THIS Institute (The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute), we believe efforts to improve care should always be based on the highest quality evidence. We bring together healthcare staff, patients, policymakers, and academics to provide clarity on what works in improving healthcare, what doesn't, and why. 

The Senior Communications and Editorial Manager will directly contribute to the institute's strategic objectives by developing, delivering, and evaluating new and existing communications and editorial products and initiatives. You will play a key role in maximising the impact of the institute's research by leading the development of high-quality integrated communications plans for research studies and outputs that will grow our reputation for first-class scholarship. 

A key focus will be overseeing the production of Elements of Improving Quality and Safety in Healthcare our flagship series examining the evidence behind improvement approaches. On completion of the series, we will publish the collection as a 30-chapter book with an accompanying digest. You will also collaborate with colleagues across the institute to develop a strategic approach to communicating the institute's impact. 

We are looking for a strategic thinker who can grasp complex academic ideas and communicate effectively. You will have experience of devising communications strategies and leading the development of editorial outputs. You will be an excellent project manager with a track record of effective team management. 

The position is full-time, part-time applications will be considered for a minimum of 0.8 FTE. 

Location - Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN (approximately 2 miles south of the city centre) 

Informal enquiries can be made to Danielle Doyle, danielle.doyle@thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2027 in the first instance. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, click the 'Apply' button. 

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. 

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager. 

The closing date for applications is: 17th April 2023 

The interview date for the role is: 26th April 2023 

Please quote reference RH36082 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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