Communications Manager

Are you interested in supporting the work of researchers in the NHS and social care?

Would you like to engage with patients to share their experiences of clinical research?

Working within the NIHR Clinical Research Network you will plan, coordinate and deliver multi-channel targeted communications strategies to support communications projects and campaigns aimed at a variety of audiences including the Network, NHS, patients and the public and Network customers including the life sciences industry. You will also ensure that communications support is consistent with the Network's corporate objectives, organisational values and brand, and reflects, promotes and enhances our position in relation to delivery of clinical research in the NHS and its benefit to patients and the public and the life sciences industry. You will have a degree or equivalent plus a recognised marketing communications qualification (CIM/CAM/CIPR), or evidence of ongoing professional development in the communications field. With strong attention to detail skills, you will manage a busy workload and ensure the appropriate prioritisation of projects. With excellent verbal and written communication skills, you will have the ability to develop effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels to enable efficient business delivery. The employer for this role will be University of Leeds, based in London. 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Chelsea Drake, Head of Communications Tel: +44 (0)203 328 6743, Email: Chelsea.drake@nihr.ac.uk