Communications Officer (Maternity Cover)

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public health university in the UK is seeking a passionate expert to manage communications for research projects. The role involves developing communications strategies, managing websites, and engaging with various audiences. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in media and communications and hold a relevant degree. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in London with a salary range of £39,984 – £45,728 per annum.

Benefits

30 annual leave days

Hybrid working

Pension Scheme membership

Discretionary Wellbeing Days

Qualifications

• Experience of developing and delivering successful communications strategies.
• Substantial relevant experience in media and communications.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing communications strategies and campaigns.
• Managing websites and producing digital content.
• Writing and designing reports for various audiences.

Skills

Experience in developing communications strategies

Understanding audience engagement

Excellent organizational skills

Media relations

Education

Higher education degree level or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview

We're looking for a creative and passionate expert to manage communications for a portfolio of research projects and Centres at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), including the School's work on sustainability. This role is based in the central Communications & Engagement team.

Key Responsibilities

Day‑to‑day work on research projects will be directed by relevant academic principal investigators.

• Developing and implementing communications strategies and campaigns
• Managing websites
• Producing and managing social media and digital content
• Producing e‑newsletters
• Writing and designing reports
• Working closely with our Press Office on media activities

Qualifications

You will have experience of developing and delivering successful communications strategies and an understanding of how to engage with relevant audiences.

• Government agencies
• NGOs
• Healthcare practitioners
• The international research community
• Academics
• Postgraduate students
• The general public

The role requires a higher education degree level or equivalent, with substantial relevant experience working in media and communications within higher education, global and public health, or a science environment. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate and prioritise a complex workload are essential. Further particulars are included in the job description.

Employment Details

Full‑time, 35 hours per week, 1 FTE, fixed‑term for 1 year.

About LSHTM

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is one of the world's leading public health universities. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide, working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and the translation of knowledge into policy and practice. LSHTM is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.

Salary & Benefits

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 5, in the range £39,984 – £45,728 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part‑time staff. In addition, there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London with hybrid working (approximately 8 days per month on campus).