Communications Manager

Do you want to be part of a communications team supporting world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing, and promotes economic growth? Are you an experienced communications professional and press officer, with a track record of success in digital communications and media relations?

We are recruiting a Communications Manager to support the work of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

There are 2 main aspects to the role - with the post holder contributing 50% of their time to NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) communications activity, and 50% of their time to the NIHR media relations delivery team:

• NIHR RDN communications: The post holder will be responsible for leading the operational delivery of planning, management and evaluation of communications projects and channels across the NIHR RDN. This includes supporting the NIHR’s flagship digital engagement service, Be Part of Research.
• NIHR Media Relations: The post holder will be a member of the NIHR Media Relations delivery team, supporting the successful delivery of the organisation's press office function and associated strategic priorities.

This role can either be Leeds or London-based. We work in a hybrid way with an expectation that all RDNCC staff spend at least 40% of their time office. We are also open to discussing other flexible working arrangements.

Please note that this is a fixed-term position to cover maternity leave.

Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

What we offer in return:

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• All Faculty of Medicine and Health staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your line manager about how you can utilise these.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

If you are looking for a varied, interesting and rewarding role that makes a real difference - working alongside enthusiastic and supportive colleagues - apply today.

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

Ben Lingard, Senior Communications Manager

Email: ben.lingard@nihr.ac.uk

Application process

As part of the RDNCC’s commitment to inclusion and equity of opportunity, our shortlisting stage is undertaken with names removed from job applications. Please do not include identifiable information in uploaded documents, file names or free text fields (e.g., names, photos, contact details) other than those specifically requested in the personal details section of the application form.

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