Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic communications professional to lead communications for our research and innovation activities and life sciences developments at one of the largest hospital trusts in the country. You will be responsible for linking research communications into the wider strategic direction of the Trust and national priorities and work closely with the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre team, wider research delivery teams and our primary academic partner, Imperial College London.
By joining our media team, you'll also be responsible for responding to a high level of media enquiries and using your creativity and flair to secure positive media coverage, particularly for our research and innovation stories. You'll have a knowledge of social media to support the promotion of the achievements of our organisation and people. You'll be adept in a crisis and ready to provide support in a major incident, you also understand the need for teamwork and are happy to pitch in and supervise filming projects in our hospitals.
Please note: We welcome secondments from other NHS organisations.
Main duties of the job
- Leading and managing integrated communication plans to support the Trust's organisational strategy, with a focus on research and life sciences
- Build strong relationships with staff, partners and researchers to create a pipeline of research stories
- Plan and deliver strong, impactful content translating scientific research into accessible, human interest stories
- Connecting our research and innovation developments into wider public and media discussions
- Be part of our reactive communications service, ensuring we provide prompt and accurate responses to media enquiries and opportunities
- Providing media relations and issues management expertise, advice and support to Trust leaders and spokespeople.
- Providing leadership to staff working in media and the wider communications team and inspire confidence in colleagues in the Trust in the expertise within the department
- Contributing to wider communications team materials including blogs, videos, social media, features and news articles
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Details
Date posted
10 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
61,927 to 68,676 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-CR-873
Job locations
Trustwide
London
W2 1NY
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews please view the attachment with the job advert. Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews please view the attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to master's degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development

• Relevant professional qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or similar in a STEM or related subject

• Significant experience of a media and communications role in a complex, multi-audience organisation
• Proven track record in developing and delivering effective media plans within wider integrated communications campaigns
• Experience of methods and approaches to ensure communications reach - and are relevant to - diverse audiences
• Experience of delivering and/or commissioning communications collateral and activities
• Experience of crisis management and/or issues management

• Account management experience - inhouse or agency
• Experience of managing individuals and budgets, directly or for a campaign/project

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other relevant programmes and software

• Familiar with use of Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

• Educated to master's degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development

• Relevant professional qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or similar in a STEM or related subject

• Significant experience of a media and communications role in a complex, multi-audience organisation
• Proven track record in developing and delivering effective media plans within wider integrated communications campaigns
• Experience of methods and approaches to ensure communications reach - and are relevant to - diverse audiences
• Experience of delivering and/or commissioning communications collateral and activities
• Experience of crisis management and/or issues management

• Account management experience - inhouse or agency
• Experience of managing individuals and budgets, directly or for a campaign/project

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other relevant programmes and software

• Familiar with use of Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).