Position Overview
This post is for a Communications Officer for the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).
Working as part of the MFT R&I Communications Team and reporting to the BRC/CRF Communications Manager and BRC Senior Communications Officer, you will support the delivery of Manchester BRC's communication strategy across a wide partnership that includes MFT, the University of Manchester, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post will be primarily based at MFT's Nowgen Centre on the Oxford Road Campus, with some travel required across partner sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting the delivery of the BRC communication strategy, including activity designed to reach and engage key internal and external stakeholders and audiences.
* Producing high‑quality content such as news stories, press releases, blogs, videos, internal briefings, presentations, social media posts and website updates.
* Identifying and developing newsworthy stories that highlight the impact of BRC research.
* Supporting the delivery of campaigns, events, annual reports and impact case studies.
* Working with digital colleagues to maintain and grow BRC's online presence.
* Liaising with media outlets and supporting filming and media visits.
* Ensuring consistent and accurate use of NIHR and partner brand guidelines.
* Collaborating with communications teams across multiple partner organisations to maximise reach and impact.
* Producing internal communications for BRC colleagues and partners.
* Providing general support to the wider R&I/MFT‑hosted NIHR infrastructure communications functions when needed.
Qualifications
* Understanding of the medical research landscape in Greater Manchester and nationally, and experience of science communications.
Application Process
Before submitting your application, we highly recommend engaging directly with the Hiring Manager to find out more about the role and to discuss how your skills and experience can help you demonstrate your potential.
We look forward to receiving your application!
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, examine the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading.
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Diversity and Inclusion
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
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