Comms and Engagement Project Officer

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Bradford is seeking a candidate to lead and manage communication and engagement activities for research. The role involves developing and implementing strategies for various research initiatives. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in communication, PR, and marketing, preferably within the NHS context, along with a degree or equivalent experience. This role is critical for promoting research and engaging with patients and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Substantial communication, PR, and marketing experience.
• Experience working in a large, complex organization.
• Desirable experience in the NHS and knowledge of NHS research.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage communication and engagement activities for research.
• Develop and implement strategies, projects, and campaigns for research initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

PR experience

Marketing experience

Project management

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

Our People Charter

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.