Communications and Engagement Officer

Are you building a career in communications and looking for your next challenge? Would you like to help improve lives through health and social care research?

We're looking for a skilled communications professional to join our team and help drive participation in research across the Wessex region, which covers Dorset, Hampshire, south Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight.

As Communications and Engagement Officer, you will support our communications team to deliver internal and external communications activities, in line with the NIHR's communications strategy.

You will be an ambassador for the NIHR, developing creative ways to share complex messages and engage with diverse audiences across a range of channels.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong track record in project management, stakeholder engagement and media relations to work with local health and care partners to grow the reputation and share the impact of our research.

This post is suitable for an innovative, collaborative and confident person, with experience of working with senior-level individuals to deliver impactful communications in a complex environment.