As Communications Officer for the NIHR South West Central Regional Research Delivery Network (SWC RRDN), you will support the provision of a high quality, professional and proactive communications service to the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) regionally and nationally. The role will support the delivery of a corporate communication strategy and associated communication activities, engagement events and marketing initiatives to enable the RDN to showcase impact and deliver on its strategic objectives.
As an organisation we recognise the value of work‑life balance. Our team currently works in a hybrid way, with at least 40% of time face‑to‑face. As this role will be responsible for the delivery of regional communications and events, there would be a requirement to be on site at a variety of locations across our regional geography.
Interviews for this role will be held face‑to‑face in our Whitefriars office in Bristol.
Responsibilities
* Organise and manage communication campaigns, including to support national initiatives to engage the public and health and care professionals in research, including Be Part of Research and Join Dementia Research.
* Support planning and organisation of engagement events regionally and nationally.
* Support activities to enhance the strategic development of the RDN, involving all forms of media and appropriate channels both traditional and digital, including social media.
* Support the development of communications, marketing and media handling advice for managers, staff and committees.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward‑thinking multi‑award‑winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Qualifications
* Relevant experience in a relevant speciality i.e. public relations, communications, marketing and/or journalism to postgraduate level or demonstrable experience. This must include social / web‑based media.
* Ability to work autonomously and to exercise initiative, with creativity, drive and flexibility.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Proficiency in preparing communication materials e.g. website copy and newsletter articles, and their distribution.
* Degree level education and/or equivalent level of qualification or relevant experience (e.g. Health; Media / Journalism / Web publishing).
* Resilient and calm under pressure.
This advert closes on Friday 31 Jul 2026.
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