NIHR Research Inclusion Communications Manager

Do you have a passion to drive inclusive Health and Care Research? Do you want to help ensure that Research is accessible for all? Are you looking for a team that values your skills and ideas?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Communications Manager with a particular interest in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to join our welcoming and supportive team.

Who are we? 

The NIHR funds, enables and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. We are also a major funder of applied health research in low- and middle-income countries. 

Further information on the NIHR can be found at: www.nihr.ac.uk. You are encouraged to review our operational priorities and to watch this introductory video. 

What will you be doing? 

Working in matrix way, you will work with the Deputy Head of Research Inclusion and across communications teams within the NIHR to provide communication expertise, advice and delivery for research inclusion activities.  Some key responsibilities are:

• Lead the organisation, planning, development and delivery of NIHR Research Inclusion communications and events activities
• Support NIHR communications working groups to help them deliver the corporate communication strategy, working with colleagues in other coordinating centres.
• Measure outcomes of communication and events activities, carrying out detail analyses and help assess complex situations.
• Have responsibility for monitoring and maintaining records and reports to meet the NIHR Research Inclusion and Department of Health and Social Care requirements

Who are we looking for? 

Alongside previous work experience in a similar communications role, we are looking for a highly driven, self-motivated individual. You will be confident managing your own workload and able to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders. Other key skills are:

• Proven experience of inclusive communication methods and approaches
• Understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and other dimensions related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Strong digital communication skills including web and social media
• Able to effectively build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Have a creative approach and use your expertise to help shape and advise on best practice
• Be able to prioritise your own workload and be adaptive to business needs.

What can we offer you? 

Based in our Southampton coordinating centre which means you have access to a comprehensive benefits package, encompassing generous annual leave, family-friendly policies, a robust pension plan, and more- the fulldetails can be found here!

We recognise that our staff are at the heart of what we do so we make sure we look after you! As well as a generous benefits package (full details here!), as an organisation we prioritise your wellbeing as reflected in  the Mind Workplace Wellbeing awards, where we have achieved Gold for the fifth year in a row!  

Our hybrid working approach helps you with your work life balance and offers you the chance to split your time between office and home working. We strive for cohesive and collaborative teams so our expectation is you spend around 20% of your time in the office. As this role is part of the NIHR Research Inclusion team some planned travel will be required.

To learn more visit our  website,  or check out the below:

For further information contact hei-resourcing@soton.ac.uk

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