Project and Communications Officer, FReSHSTART project

Overview of the Role

Are you interested in supporting an exciting programme of mental health research? Do you have experience of project administration and working with digital communications to share research findings with multiple audiences? Do you take a flexible approach to your work and thrive on working in a busy team? 

The Leeds Institute of Health Sciences (LIHS) is seeking an enthusiastic team player with excellent writing and communication skills who has confidence in liaising with a diverse range of people to provide project and communications support for an NIHR Programme Grant – FReSH START: Function REplacement in repeated Self-Harm: Standardising Therapeutic Assessment and the Related Therapy.

You will play a crucial role in promoting the impact generated by the research and supporting the administration of the research programme. You will be required to engage fully with key stakeholders providing regular and timely updates on our evidence, news and resources.

As well as excellent literacy and word processing skills, you will have first-rate interpersonal, organisational and communication skills and will be able to work on your own initiative. You will also have previous relevant communications and office experience, writing expertise, and a flexible approach to your work. 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Lauren Williams, Email: L.Williams6@leeds.ac.uk 

Working at Leeds 

We are a campus based community and regular interaction with campus is an expectation of all roles in line with academic and service needs and the requirements of the role.  We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. To find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Leeds area visit our Working at Leeds information page. 

Our University  

At the University of Leeds, we are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains the best students and staff from all backgrounds *{and from across the world}.  Whatever role we recruit for we are always striving to increase the diversity of our community, which each individual helps enrich and cultivate.  We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community; people who identify as LGBT+; and disabled people.  Candidates will always be selected based on merit and ability.   

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Criminal Records

A criminal record check is not required for this position. However, all applicants will be required to declare if they have any ‘unspent’ criminal offences, including those pending.

Any offer of appointment will be in accordance with our Criminal Records policy. You can find out more about required checks and declarations in our Criminal Records information page.

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