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University of Leeds · 2 weeks ago

Communications Manager

London, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

The University of Leeds is seeking a Communications Manager to support the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The role involves leading communications for the NIHR Research Delivery Network and supporting media relations efforts, enhancing the visibility and impact of health and social care research.

Software

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for leading the operational delivery of planning, management and evaluation of communications projects and channels across the NIHR RDN

The post holder will be a member of the NIHR Media Relations delivery team, supporting the successful delivery of the organisation's press office function and associated strategic priorities

Qualification

Digital communicationsMedia relationsEvaluation of communicationsProject managementTeam collaboration

Required

Experienced communications professional and press officer

Track record of success in digital communications and media relations

Ability to lead the operational delivery of planning, management and evaluation of communications projects and channels

Experience in supporting digital engagement services

Ability to support the successful delivery of press office functions and associated strategic priorities

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!

Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary

Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

All Faculty of Medicine and Health staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your line manager about how you can utilise these.

Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.