Job summary
The HRA has been working with the Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) on new clinical trials regulations for the UK. Proportionate legislation, complemented by guidance, has been designed to facilitate well-designed research and provide a framework for innovation in clinical trials and clinical trial design. The changes are a key part of the UK vision for the future of clinical research. We are now in a transition period before changes come into effect in 2026.
TheCommunications and Engagement Manager will work as part of the HRA's project team which is supporting the implementation of the new legislation, and will support the organisation's stakeholders through upcoming change.
They will manage strategic stakeholder relationships and act as an ambassador for the clinical trial regs project, within and outside the organisation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the HRA's communications and policy and engagement teams. They'll co-ordinate stakeholder groups, and ensure that evaluation metrics and stakeholder intelligence are gathered and shared across the organisation. They'll also work closely with colleagues at MHRA to produce high-quality, effective communications.
A self-starter with creative ideas, theCommunications and Engagement Manager will manage their own work, ensuring delivery to timelines that support the progress of the programme as a whole and support the needs of the organisation. Their work will help ensure that our stakeholders have the information that they need to successfully support them through change, helping make it easier to do clinical trials that people can trust in the UK.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for you, not just us and the work we do.
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that help us to deliver the best services.
We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community. This includes:o ageo disabilityo ethnicityo gender identity and expressiono religion or beliefo sexo sexual orientationo other diverse characteristics
We have policies in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
When applying to work here, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement - if it works for you, we'll do our best to make it work for us.
Please note, if applying to our Bristol, Manchester or Nottingham locations, we are only able to offer the role as home based. If applying to Newcastle we can consider an office based contract, to be discussed at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were looking for an experienced engagement professional with excellent communications skills to join the project team to help us to achieve the project benefits.
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Delivering presentations and briefings to key external stakeholders, and internally as required, and representing the HRA at workshops, training events and meetings as required.
Communication:
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Commissioning and writing clear and engaging information for internal and external audiences, including presentations, press releases, web and intranet content and newsletter articles
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Working with the communications and policy and engagement teams to manage the distribution of comms to internal audiences and external stakeholders, for example through press, digital and social media, ensuring all materials adhere to HRA guidelines
Planning and organisational skills / analytical skills
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Gathering, analysing and effectively using intelligence from stakeholder interactions, whether through senior meetings, stakeholder groups or external conferences and networks, to ensure that learning is shared across the programme and the organisation
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were looking for an experienced engagement professional with excellent communications skills to join the project team to help us to achieve the project benefits.
-
Delivering presentations and briefings to key external stakeholders, and internally as required, and representing the HRA at workshops, training events and meetings as required.
Communication:
-
Commissioning and writing clear and engaging information for internal and external audiences, including presentations, press releases, web and intranet content and newsletter articles
-
Working with the communications and policy and engagement teams to manage the distribution of comms to internal audiences and external stakeholders, for example through press, digital and social media, ensuring all materials adhere to HRA guidelines
Planning and organisational skills / analytical skills
-
Gathering, analysing and effectively using intelligence from stakeholder interactions, whether through senior meetings, stakeholder groups or external conferences and networks, to ensure that learning is shared across the programme and the organisation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge of the range of stakeholders with an interest in health research and established connections with those stakeholders
- Knowledge and experience of communications, media relations, digital media management techniques and evaluation
Desirable
- Knowledge of the UK research environment and research governance
Experience
Essential
- Strong stakeholder engagement experience, including developing engagement plans, running stakeholder groups and incorporating feedback into projects or programmes
- Experience of leading the development and implementation of communication and engagement plans
Desirable
- Experience working for a complex organisation in a political landscape
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Strong analytical and judgemental skills including the ability to make decisions on communications and engagement options, interpreting and presenting options
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Good networking and influencing skills: an ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships
- Excellent communication skills: an ability write and present in an engaging and clear way, tailored to the needs of the audience
Other
Essential
- Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge of the range of stakeholders with an interest in health research and established connections with those stakeholders
- Knowledge and experience of communications, media relations, digital media management techniques and evaluation
Desirable
- Knowledge of the UK research environment and research governance
Experience
Essential
- Strong stakeholder engagement experience, including developing engagement plans, running stakeholder groups and incorporating feedback into projects or programmes
- Experience of leading the development and implementation of communication and engagement plans
Desirable
- Experience working for a complex organisation in a political landscape
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Strong analytical and judgemental skills including the ability to make decisions on communications and engagement options, interpreting and presenting options
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Good networking and influencing skills: an ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships
- Excellent communication skills: an ability write and present in an engaging and clear way, tailored to the needs of the audience
Other
Essential
- Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
