Comms and Engagement Project Officer (maternity cover)

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bradford is seeking a Communication and Engagement Lead to manage and deliver communication activities related to research. The ideal candidate will have substantial communication experience, a degree in a relevant field, and a track record of coordinating multiple projects. This role is crucial for promoting research initiatives aimed at improving healthcare and wellbeing. The position is full-time and fixed-term for 18 months, offering a salary between £31,049 and £37,796 per annum.

Qualifications

• Substantial communication/PR/marketing experience in a complex organisation.
• Experience developing and implementing digital communications.
• Knowledge of Information Governance and Confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver communication and engagement activities for research.
• Develop, implement and evaluate communication strategies.
• Liaise with stakeholders and coordinate events.

Skills

Excellent writing, editorial and proof‑reading skills

Fluency with digital and social media

Analytical and judgmental skills

Education

Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience

Qualification in communications and marketing

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Google Analytics

Job description

Job summary

Closing Date: 23.12.25

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 29.12.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 05.12.25

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 Centre 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Details Date posted

11 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7653434

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

Job description & responsibilities

Please open and review the attached job description and person specification for full details of this role. Applicants must meet all essential criteria.

Person Specification

Skills Essential

• Excellent writing, editorial and proof‑reading skills. Able to translate jargon and turn complex information into plain English.

Skills Desirable

• Image editing for the web (Adobe Photoshop or similar)

Experience Essential

• Working within a marketing, communications or public relations related field
• Professional experience of developing and implementing digital and social media, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google+
• Proven experience of using own initiative
• Using online systems to develop and distribute e‑bulletins
• Working on websites, intranets and other media to ensure quality, user‑friendly, dynamic content
• Experience of CMS (content management systems)
• Ability to lead development of effective digital plans and communication strategies for multiple projects
• Experience of liaising with members of the community, user groups and business stakeholders
• Experience of coordinating events both physically and virtually
• Experience of working with a diverse range of healthcare stakeholders such as clinicians, managers, patients and their representative groups
• Web usage statistics tools and reporting (Google Analytics)
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Analytical and judgemental skills to process wide range of information and adapt and present it in a format suitable for target audiences including media, patients, commissioners and staff
• Good planning, organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to prioritise workload in a high‑pressure environment and meet conflicting deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills to build and manage relationships at a senior level
• Ability to organise and support virtual training and meetings (using Zoom, Microsoft Teams or similar)

Experience Desirable

• Delivering training sessions for groups and individuals at all levels across the organisation
• Significant post‑degree or equivalent experience in relevant environment including digital and social media communications
• Ability to shoot, edit and produce short videos for YouTube
• Ability to create and modify PDF files (Adobe Acrobat)
• Ability to design flyers, leaflets, briefing documents, web banner images and web infographics

Knowledge Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Significant knowledge of marketing and communications strategies and theories, including brand management
• Specialist knowledge across a range of digital and social media
• Knowledge of emerging digital trends
• Extensive knowledge of using, administrating and configuring content management systems
• Good knowledge of web accessibility (guidelines, legal requirements and best practice)

Knowledge Desirable

• Knowledge of research techniques to inform and evaluate communication activity
• Understanding of online forms and online surveys

Qualifications Essential

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience in communications or marketing
• Qualification in communications and marketing or events management, or equivalent experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

Website: https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk