Assistant Communications Manager (2128523VB)

Do you have experience of working in communications and, want to find a rewarding and fulfilling role? Would you like to use your talents within an organisation that makes a meaningful difference to the health and care of the nation? If so we have the opportunity for you…. 

We are currently searching for a dedicated and passionate Assistant Communications Manager to come and join our friendly, welcoming team here at NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC)!

Who is NETSCC?

NETSCC is an National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) coordinating centre, hosted within the School of Healthcare, Enterprise and Innovation. The NIHR helps to fund, enable and deliver world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. Our research helps turn discoveries into new or improved treatments, diagnostics, medical technologies and services. It provides those working in the NHS, public health, global health and social care with the evidence they need to better support patients, the public and people who need care.

What will you be doing?

This is a great role where you will get lots of experience in delivering a variety of communications activities. Some of the daily tasks you will undertake include:

Producing communications copy for our websites and newslettersDeveloping and producing social media contentCollaborative working with other NETSCC and NIHR teams

Who are we looking for?

This is a versatile role which requires somebody who is flexible in their approach with a willingness to learn. As well as having some prior experience in a communications/PR role the key skills to be successful in this role are:

Ability to plan and organise your own workloadGood attention to detail- delivering quality and accurate workGood interpersonal skills to build effective working relationshipsGreat team player

How do we look after you?

We know that our staff are at the heart of what we do and our staff wellbeing is so important to us. This commitment is reflected in having been awarded Gold for the third year in a row in MIND’s Workplace Wellbeing Index even coming 3rd out of 119 organisations! We also know that the world of work has changed and so we are open to flexible working arrangements and work in a hybrid way with staff expected to attend our Chilworth offices around 20% of the time. 

As an employee of the university you will enjoy all the benefits that come with this including: 

Generous Holiday allowance Excellent Family Friendly policies Excellent career development and training opportunities Generous Pension SchemeFriendly and pleasant working environment.For a full list of benefits click here

We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We select candidates based on merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workforce. 

For further information or an informal discussion please contact: Rachel on rachel.henderson@nihr.ac.uk

This role is offered as a full time role but part time hours will be considered. 

Application Procedure

You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Sian Gale (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2750, or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk. Please quote reference 2128523VB on all correspondence.

Closing Date: 30 Jan 2023

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £27,929 to £32,348 Per annum
Full Time Permanent