Communications Manager- Fleming Initiative

Location: South Kensington Campus

About the role:

The Fleming Initiative is a new exciting partnership between, Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, which aims to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by combining research, behaviour change, public engagement, and policy.  We are seeking to appoint an experienced Communications Manager to support the translation of our international research, data and evidence into meaningful policy and public engagement.

What you would be doing:

Reporting to the Fleming Initiative’s Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the Fleming Initiative Communications and Events Officer and wider team, you will  ensure alignment between programme communications and the Initiative's broader communications, engagement and convening activities.

You will lead communications and engagement activities that showcase our programme's research, impact and insights, helping to translate complex research into compelling narratives, communicate progress and achievements, and strengthen engagement with researchers, policymakers, funders, healthcare professionals and the public. You will develop content, campaigns and events that demonstrate the value and impact of these partnerships and contribute to the broader conversation around AMR.

While your primary focus will be leading the comms activities related to our programmatic research, you will also contribute to a coordinated, strategic approach across the Initiative, identifying opportunities to amplify research, events, partnerships and impact through shared communications and stakeholder engagement activities.

What we are looking for:

You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities and working both independently and collaboratively. As a skilled communicator and programme coordinator, you will bring fresh ideas, strong organisational capability and a passion for global health, helping to strengthen the impact, visibility and influence of the Fleming Initiative.

You must have outstanding communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build and sustain strong collaborative relationships across large, complex organisations. With a flair for writing, a creative mindset and exceptional attention to detail, you will be able to translate complex scientific concepts into accessible and engaging communications for a wide range of audiences.

A Postgraduate qualification in Communications, Media or Marketing, or equivalent professional experience is essential as is experience translating complex scientific, technical or policy information into clear and engaging communications for non-specialist audiences.

Experience delivering campaigns on health subjects would be an advantage as would knowledge of and skills in editing photos and digital assets and search engine optimisation.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in a high profile and exciting area at a world-leading institution and to be part of our mission to tackle the global threat of AMR
• A sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.

Further Information

This is a full-time post (35 h/w) and a fixed-term contract for up to 24 months.

For further details about the role, please contact: amit.mulji04@imperial.ac.uk

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