Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic communications professional to lead communications for our research and innovation activities and life sciences developments at one of the largest hospital trusts in the country. You will be responsible for linking research communications into the wider strategic direction of the Trust and national priorities and work closely with the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre team, wider research delivery teams and our primary academic partner, Imperial College London.
By joining our media team, you'll also be responsible for responding to a high level of media enquiries and using your creativity and flair to secure positive media coverage, particularly for our research and innovation stories. You'll have a knowledge of social media to support the promotion of the achievements of our organisation and people. You'll be adept in a crisis and ready to provide support in a major incident, you also understand the need for teamwork and are happy to pitch in and supervise filming projects in our hospitals.
Please note: We welcome secondments from other NHS organisations.
Main duties of the job
- Leading and managing integrated communication plans to support the Trust's organisational strategy, with a focus on research and life sciences
- Build strong relationships with staff, partners and researchers to create a pipeline of research stories
- Plan and deliver strong, impactful content translating scientific research into accessible, human interest stories
- Connecting our research and innovation developments into wider public and media discussions
- Be part of our reactive communications service, ensuring we provide prompt and accurate responses to media enquiries and opportunities
- Providing media relations and issues management expertise, advice and support to Trust leaders and spokespeople.
- Providing leadership to staff working in media and the wider communications team and inspire confidence in colleagues in the Trust in the expertise within the department
- Contributing to wider communications team materials including blogs, videos, social media, features and news articles
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to master's degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Relevant professional qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or similar in a STEM or related subject
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of a media and communications role in a complex, multi-audience organisation
- Proven track record in developing and delivering effective media plans within wider integrated communications campaigns
- Experience of methods and approaches to ensure communications reach - and are relevant to - diverse audiences
- Experience of delivering and/or commissioning communications collateral and activities
- Experience of crisis management and/or issues management
Desirable
- Account management experience - inhouse or agency
- Experience of managing individuals and budgets, directly or for a campaign/project
Skills / knowledge / abilities
Essential
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other relevant programmes and software
Desirable
- Familiar with use of Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to master's degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Relevant professional qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or similar in a STEM or related subject
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of a media and communications role in a complex, multi-audience organisation
- Proven track record in developing and delivering effective media plans within wider integrated communications campaigns
- Experience of methods and approaches to ensure communications reach - and are relevant to - diverse audiences
- Experience of delivering and/or commissioning communications collateral and activities
- Experience of crisis management and/or issues management
Desirable
- Account management experience - inhouse or agency
- Experience of managing individuals and budgets, directly or for a campaign/project
Skills / knowledge / abilities
Essential
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other relevant programmes and software
Desirable
- Familiar with use of Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
