Communications Officer, Research

WHAT YOULL DO Youll deliver timely and compelling copy for a range of audiences. Your work will be key to the delivery of a growing research communications strategy. You will work closely with communications staff, researchers and suppliers. Youll make sure we provide appropriate and engaging content to the public, our staff, health professionals and our stakeholders. You will work across health subjects and disease areas to engage and involve people in our work. Working closely with managers in our Southampton Centre for Research Engagement and Impact, you will focus on driving ever more benefit and impact by engaging the widest range of people with our research. You will handle team enquiries and requests, build stronger connections with communications partners across the region, and proactively support media visits to the hospital. WHAT WERE LOOKING FORWere looking for someone confident and capable in generating outputs that really connect with audiences. Youll be comfortable balancing multiple projects and priorities under pressure. Communicating about research clearly and accurately can be challenging. Were looking for someone who can cut through complexity to give audiences reasons to care and the key messages. Familiarity with communications in the NHS R&D, National Institute for Health and Care Research and/or clinical academic environment is desirable. However what youll need above all is initiative, an appetite for challenging content and demonstrable ability in delivering in complex environments.