Job Description

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 18 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to be appointed as a Band 7 Campaigns & Engagement Manager, fixed term/ secondment for 18 months.
The post holder will lead on Campaigns & Engagement to deliver insight-led and strategically aligned campaigns and public engagement activities. They will have a proven track record of strategic communications and significant stakeholder engagement experience at a regional, national and local level in order to raise awareness of health and care research in Wales, promote Welsh research nationally and internationally, and appeal to new audiences to get involved in research.
The post holder will require excellent communication skills, have a positive and flexible approach to the needs of the Service, be motivated, ready for the next challenge and enjoy working as part of a very busy team.
The post holder will require excellent communication skills, have a positive and flexible approach to the needs of the Service, be motivated, ready for the next challenge and enjoy working as part of a very busy team.
The post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Main duties of the job
In this leadership role, the duties will include:
1. Develop and deliver effective campaign and public engagement strategies for Health and Care Research Wales and the Support & Delivery Centre, serving Welsh Government's policy objectives.
2. Support the Senior Communications and Engagement Manager and Senior Public Involvement Manager in setting the direction for campaign development and managing the budget for campaigns and engagement.
3. Lead the project management of events, conferences, workshops and other engagement activities that reach out to a wide range of stakeholders.
4. Develop and implement creative, integrated campaigns working with the wider Communications, Engagement and Involvement team and the wider research Infrastructure.
5. Develop strong operational links with counterparts in peer organisations, cultural organisations and the third sector in developing and delivering innovative campaigns, engagement activities and revenue streams to support initiatives.
Contribute as appropriate to other duties and activities as required to support organisational priorities
About us
This is a Health and Care Research Wales post, hosted by Powys Teaching Health Board.
Health and Care Research Wales are a networked organisation, supported by Welsh Government, which brings together a wide range of partners across the NHS in Wales, local authorities, universities, research institutions, third sector and others.
Health and Care Research Wales work in support of Welsh Government's overarching goal which is to ensure that today's research makes a difference to tomorrow's care.
Its mission is to promote, support and provide collective oversight of health and social care research in Wales.
Ensuring it is of the highest international scientific quality, is relevant to the needs and challenges of health and social care in Wales and makes a difference to policy and practice in ways that improve the lives of patients, people, and communities in Wales.
Details
Date posted
14 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
48,527 to 55,532 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
070-AC131-1025
Job locations
Crown Building
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to postgraduate level in a PR, communications marketing or other relevant field, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Specialist knowledge and significant practical application equivalent to Masters level of communications, online engagement, event management and marketing techniques
• Demonstrable expert knowledge of best practice in stakeholder engagement and leadership skills in maximising brand effectiveness
• A good understanding of design techniques, experienced in sourcing design and print and providing detailed briefs
• Demonstrable understanding and application of campaign development, implementation and evaluation.
• Demonstrable understanding of insight and evaluation methods and their use in developing communications and engagement outputs
• Experience of leading teams and working collaboratively to get results
• Experience of PR / Communications in a management role
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience of public facing communications and engagement
• Significant project management experience in a relevant setting
• Experience of working in a leadership role in a relevant setting, including experience in managing teams and resources
• Significant experience of working collaboratively to achieve a common goal
• Significant experience of developing, implementing and evaluating campaigns
• Experience of managing, delivering or commissioning audience insight projects, evaluation and reporting outputs
• Use of desktop publishing and website software to develop media releases, publications

Aptitude and Abilities
Essential

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills required, adaptable to different audiences and purposes
• Able to comprehend and communicate complex or sensitive information to achieve cooperation
• Influential and persuasive in interactions with staff, committees and stakeholders at all levels
• Uses judgement to provide options on communication approaches
• Uses judgement in deciding how to deliver communication and engagement outputs and projects
• Strong planning abilities, including the creation of campaign, communication and engagement strategies and plans and organisation of resources for project or output delivery
• Attention to detail
• Evidence-based approach to understanding audiences and service improvement
• Strong people skills, with an ability to work with a wide range of people

Values
Essential

• Highly motivated and committed, with the ability to influence, inspire and motivate others
• Flexible approach to ensure that the needs of the organisation are met

Other
Essential

• Available and willing to travel regularly to locations in Wales and the UK
• Ability to adopt a flexible approach and act responsively according to demand

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to postgraduate level in a PR, communications marketing or other relevant field, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Specialist knowledge and significant practical application equivalent to Masters level of communications, online engagement, event management and marketing techniques
• Demonstrable expert knowledge of best practice in stakeholder engagement and leadership skills in maximising brand effectiveness
• A good understanding of design techniques, experienced in sourcing design and print and providing detailed briefs
• Demonstrable understanding and application of campaign development, implementation and evaluation.
• Demonstrable understanding of insight and evaluation methods and their use in developing communications and engagement outputs
• Experience of leading teams and working collaboratively to get results
• Experience of PR / Communications in a management role
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience of public facing communications and engagement
• Significant project management experience in a relevant setting
• Experience of working in a leadership role in a relevant setting, including experience in managing teams and resources
• Significant experience of working collaboratively to achieve a common goal
• Significant experience of developing, implementing and evaluating campaigns
• Experience of managing, delivering or commissioning audience insight projects, evaluation and reporting outputs
• Use of desktop publishing and website software to develop media releases, publications

Aptitude and Abilities
Essential

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills required, adaptable to different audiences and purposes
• Able to comprehend and communicate complex or sensitive information to achieve cooperation
• Influential and persuasive in interactions with staff, committees and stakeholders at all levels
• Uses judgement to provide options on communication approaches
• Uses judgement in deciding how to deliver communication and engagement outputs and projects
• Strong planning abilities, including the creation of campaign, communication and engagement strategies and plans and organisation of resources for project or output delivery
• Attention to detail
• Evidence-based approach to understanding audiences and service improvement
• Strong people skills, with an ability to work with a wide range of people

Values
Essential

• Highly motivated and committed, with the ability to influence, inspire and motivate others
• Flexible approach to ensure that the needs of the organisation are met

Other
Essential

• Available and willing to travel regularly to locations in Wales and the UK
• Ability to adopt a flexible approach and act responsively according to demand

Skills Required