Job summary
An exciting opportunity has opened for a Science Communications Manager for the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre and NIHR Leicester Clinical Research Facility. You will be responsible for the delivery of communications activity for early-phase and experimental research, which takes findings in the laboratory and brings them to the bedside, for the benefit of patients.
Leicester is in the heart of England and a centre of diversity. We are looking for a storyteller that brings heart and emotion to our scientific discoveries that will resonate with our local, regional, national and international communities.
Main duties of the job
The Science Communications Manager is responsible for designing and delivering communications and engagement strategies for the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and NIHR Leicester Clinical Research Facility (CRF). This includes leading on communications to raise the profile of Leicester's early-phase and experimental research with a wide range of stakeholders. This involves planning and delivering both internal and external communications to ensure that patients, the public, media, industry and funders are well informed about our research and achievements.
The R&I communications team, of which the post holder will be part of, operates in a complex environment, working with several organisations and partners. Stakeholder management and media relations are key skills essential for this role.
The Communications Manager will report to the BRC Manager and be accountable to the Head of Communications for Research and Innovation (R&I) at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and the Directors of the BRC and CRF, and will feed into overarching R&I channels from a BRC and CRF perspective.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
o We focus on what matters mosto We treat others how we would like to be treatedo We are passionate and creative in our worko We do what we say we are going to doo We are one team and we are best when we work together
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of securing coverage in regional, national and specialist press. They will be responsible for raising the profile of the research taking place in the NIHR Leicester BRC and CRF through multiple channels, including digital and social media.
We are looking for someone who is hungry for success, eager for feedback to help them continuously improve, and is at ease working with people from all backgrounds and across all professions.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience required, take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of securing coverage in regional, national and specialist press. They will be responsible for raising the profile of the research taking place in the NIHR Leicester BRC and CRF through multiple channels, including digital and social media.
We are looking for someone who is hungry for success, eager for feedback to help them continuously improve, and is at ease working with people from all backgrounds and across all professions.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience required, take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience) in English, a PR-related discipline (marketing, media communications, journalism), or a science/health discipline
Desirable
- Post-graduate media/ PR/ journalism/ marketing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a communications or media team in complex organisations
- Experience of planning, managing and evaluating communications activity in a complex and fast-moving environment
Desirable
- Experience of leading marketing events
- Experience of developing and delivering training
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- A strong understanding of the news agenda and how the media works
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical research in the NHS, commercial companies and academia
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Use of Wordpress and similar web content management systems
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience) in English, a PR-related discipline (marketing, media communications, journalism), or a science/health discipline
Desirable
- Post-graduate media/ PR/ journalism/ marketing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a communications or media team in complex organisations
- Experience of planning, managing and evaluating communications activity in a complex and fast-moving environment
Desirable
- Experience of leading marketing events
- Experience of developing and delivering training
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- A strong understanding of the news agenda and how the media works
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical research in the NHS, commercial companies and academia
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Use of Wordpress and similar web content management systems
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).
