Communications and Engagement Officer

Cardiff Metropolitan University; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Metropolitan University is looking for a communications and engagement professional to develop and implement a communications strategy for the National Cardiovascular Research Network. The role requires expertise in public relations, stakeholder engagement, and digital communications to support innovative cardiovascular research.

Benefits

Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent family friendly policies

Access to library and digital services facilities

Excellent sports and fitness facilities

Free access to specialist wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong track record in public relations and engagement.
• Knowledge of digital communication tools and techniques.
• Experience in developing relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, produce and deliver communications content for NCRN.
• Manage NCRN's brand and communication channels.
• Support public involvement in research activities.

Skills

Public relations

Written communication

Digital communications

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The NCRN is a new Sustainable Centre funded by the recent investment of £48M into research by Health and Care Research Wales. The NCRN is unique in being the only Centre to receive additional funding through partnership with the British Heart Foundation and seeks to facilitate the development of cross-HEI/UHB inter-disciplinary work with translational relevance to clinical application. This pan-Wales Network embeds a collaborative alliance between researchers, clinicians, patients, public, Universities and Health Boards to enhance critical mass and excellence in cardiovascular research.

To be based within the Centre for Cardiovascular Research, Innovation and Development (CURIAD) at Cardiff Met, the NCRN is looking for a communications and engagement professional who will develop and deliver the communications and engagement strategy for the NCRN and provide strategic support to its members. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced science/health communications professional to lead communications, drive engagement and support public involvement for cutting-edge cardiovascular research.

You Will Lead The Way By

• Designing, producing and delivering high-quality internal and external communications content covering the NCRNs cardiovascular research and engagement activities.
• Managing NCRNs brand and a range of communications tools and channels to reach audiences across academia, health care, industry, charities, as well as patients and the public.
• Acting as a key point of contact for the network’s members and partners, whilst building and maintaining good networks with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Supporting the NCRN and its members in the development and implementation of its public involvement in research activities.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

With a strong track record of public relations and engagement and superb written communication skills, you’ll be able to develop and deliver insightful science communications and engagement activities. You will have a good knowledge of digital communications tools and techniques including video, updating and maintaining web pages, and social networks. Your direct experience will allow you to develop new relationships with multiple stakeholders, including ability to liaise effectively with senior figures from academia, industry and other strategic alliances. You’ll have a proven awareness and have detailed knowledge of successful implementation of digital and direct strategies for engagement of public and patients with science/health.

Why join our National Cardiovascular Research Network, at Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

We Offer Excellent Benefits Such As

• Annual leave of 25 days Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies - take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
  
  

Contact us

For more information about the role please contact Professor Barry McDonnell on [e-mail].

All applications must be submitted online.

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