Research and Innovation Marketing and Communications Manager

For questions about this job, contact Jessica Hardman, Head of Communications - Research and Innovation: jessica.hardman3@nhs.net.

About the role

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the country’s largest teaching hospitals. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic marketing and communications manager to lead communications activity across our thriving Research & Innovation (R&I) portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in promoting groundbreaking research, supporting innovation programmes, and showcasing how Leeds is helping shape the future of healthcare.

Working as an integral member of the communications team, you will provide expert communications support to Research & Innovation colleagues across the Trust and external partners, ensuring our achievements, opportunities, and impact are effectively communicated to a wide range of audiences. You will work with researchers, clinicians, senior leaders, national partners, and industry collaborators to uncover news, develop compelling content, and deliver communications campaigns across media, digital, corporate materials, and internal communications channels.

This is a varied role with plenty of positive stories to tell, offering an opportunity to excel at proactive media relations. Responsibilities include leading projects and campaigns, managing social media channels, developing marketing materials, and producing high-quality content across a variety of platforms.

Requirements

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Minimum of two years’ experience in PR and media relations, with strong writing skills and experience managing media opportunities and delivering media coverage
• Strong knowledge of digital communications and social media in a corporate environment
• Experience of managing website content using content management systems
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to translate complex information into engaging content for different audiences and formats
• Experience of developing and delivering multi-channel communications campaigns
• Knowledge of clinical research communications is advantageous, but not essential

Skills

• Excellent communicator who can build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Confident, organised, and creative, with a proactive approach
• Passion for telling impactful stories

Benefits

• NHS pension
• Annual leave
• Development opportunities
• Opportunity to work collaboratively with partner organisations to share best practice

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. Our Trust values are:

• Responsible
• Open and Honest
• One Team
• Kind

Our purpose: Excellent, safe, and sustainable care for every patient every time.

Our priorities:

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route.