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Name: Jessica Hardman
Position: Head of Communications - Research and Innovation
Email: jessica.hardman3@nhs.net
Job Summary
Research and Innovation Marketing and Communications Manager
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the country’s largest teaching hospitals and we are looking for an experienced and dynamic marketing and communications manager to lead communications activity across our thriving Research & Innovation (R&I) portfolio.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in promoting groundbreaking research, supporting innovation programmes, and showcasing how Leeds is helping shape the future of healthcare.
Working as an integral member of the communications team, you will provide expert communications support to Research & Innovation colleagues across the Trust and external partners, ensuring our achievements, opportunities and impact are effectively communicated to a wide range of audiences. You will work with researchers, clinicians, senior leaders, national partners and industry collaborators, to uncover news, develop compelling content and deliver communications campaigns across media, digital, corporate materials and internal communications channels.
This is a varied role with plenty of positive stories to tell and there is an opportunity to excel at proactive media relations. The role includes responsibility for leading projects and campaigns, managing social media channels, developing marketing materials and producing high-quality content across a variety of platforms.
Why you should join our Team
You will have:
Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
Minimum of two years, experience in PR and media relations, with good writing skills and good experience, managing media opportunities and delivering media coverage
Strong knowledge of digital communications and social media in a corporate environment
Experience of managing website content using content management systems
Excellent writing skills, with the ability to translate complex information into engaging content for different audiences and into different formats
Experience of developing and delivering multi-channel communications campaigns
Knowledge of clinical research communications is advantageous, but not essential
What you will bring to the role
You'll be an excellent communicator who can build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be confident, organised and creative, with a proactive approach and a passion for telling impactful stories.
You’ll have access to NHS benefits including pension, annual leave and development opportunities and have the opportunity to work collaboratively with partner organisations to share best practice.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are.
Responsible
Open and Honest
One Team
Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People
Improvement and Innovation
Partnerships
Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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