Due to maternity leave an exciting opportunity has arisen for a role within research to lead on, manage and deliver a wide range of communication and engagement activities for research. This is a key role in the promotion of research and raising awareness of research activity and its importance in the improvement of healthcare and wellbeing both internally to staff and externally to patients and our population, encouraging them to take part in research.
The postholder will be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of a range of communication and engagement strategies, projects and campaigns for a wide range of research initiatives including the Bradford Institute for Health Research, NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Center and the Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research (ASR).
Please be aware the vacancy may close early if a large number of applications are submitted.
Applicants must possess substantial communication/ PR/ marketing experience and skills with demonstrable experience of working in a large, complex organisation. It is expected that applicants will be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience; previous experience of working in the NHS and knowledge of research in the NHS is desirable. With a proven track record to lead and deliver on multiple projects, they will have the ability to manage their time effectively, prioritise their workload and have a flexible approach to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main purpose of this role is to:
• Develop, support and deliver the BIHR, CDRC and ASR engagement and communications strategies through digital content and platforms, projects and events.
• Raise awareness of research taking place at BIHR/BTHFT with leadership and guidance from the Director of Research Operations and the Knowledge Mobilisation and Communications Lead.
• Join the growing and exciting portfolio of research communications at the BIHR and BTHFT
• Edit and publish blogs, videos, presentations, articles, newsletter content, literature, web and social media content – for internal and external audiences – in a variety of styles tailored to suit the audience.
• Proofread and provide feedback on content for website, presentations and printed material in line with guidelines.
• Ensure that assets and content are catalogued and managed effectively.
• Manage BIHR and CRDC websites and associated partner sites to ensure content is up-to-date, concise and meets relevant accessibility standards, including SEO.
• Manage social media accounts including engaging with audiences, scheduling, analysing and reporting on performance and ensuring a regular flow of content.
• Work with patients, members of the public and partners to develop content and stories for engagement, ensuring confidentiality and data protection standards are followed and participants are dealt with sensitively.
• Produce high quality publications and literature such as brochures, posters and leaflets, utilising design temples adhering to brand guidelines and liaising with external suppliers where appropriate.
• Build and maintain relationships with partner organisations, including NHS organisations, Universities and the Volunteer Community Sector to maximise opportunities for engagement work.
• Support the planning and delivery of events and projects, as required, this may include focus groups, stakeholder events and creative projects.
• Manage enquiries from the public, staff and stakeholders, using judgement to decide on the appropriate course of action.
• Manage multiple competing tasks to ensure projects are delivered accurately and on time.
• Produce written work to a high standard of English, with special regard to accuracy, grammar and spelling.
• Work independently with little day to day supervision.
• Work flexibly when required, providing cover during staff absences.
• This role will involve travelling to locations across the Yorkshire and Humber region and possibly across the UK, for engagement and communications activities and events.
• This job description may be revised from time to time in consultation with the post holder, and as such the job description should be taken as an outline of the main areas of responsibility which may be subject to change.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade which support BIHR in the achievement of its business objectives, goals and legal obligations via effective engagement and communications.
