Strategic Communications Leader — National Health & Care

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Head of Strategic Communications to lead the NIHR's strategic communications and audience engagement efforts. This exciting role combines creativity with an evidence-based approach to enhance the visibility of health and care research. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic communications, with experience in leading impactful campaigns and collaborating with senior stakeholders. The position offers a hybrid working model and encompasses some national travel responsibilities.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Discounted staff membership at campus gym

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience of leading transformational strategic communications at a senior level.
• Expertise in delivering integrated communications plans involving diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to undertake national travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead NIHR's approach to integrated strategic communications.
• Develop and implement NIHR communication planning and audience strategy.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across government and health sectors.

Skills

Leading strategic communications

Experience with senior stakeholders

Integrated communications planning

Creative campaign development

Job description

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Head of Strategic Communications to lead the NIHR's strategic communications and audience engagement efforts. This exciting role combines creativity with an evidence-based approach to enhance the visibility of health and care research. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic communications, with experience in leading impactful campaigns and collaborating with senior stakeholders. The position offers a hybrid working model and encompasses some national travel responsibilities.