Assistant Communications Manager Southampton, England
Job description
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 newsletters
- Developing and producing social media content
- Collaborative 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 workload
- Good attention to detail- delivering quality and accurate work
- Good interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships
- Great team player
How do we look after you?
They say a picture is worth a thousand words so rather than take our word for it why not listen to our staff about what it is really like working here:
We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We select candidates based on merit and ability. We welcome applications from all with an interest in the role and those who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment.
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.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact: Rachel on [email protected]
This role is offered as a full time role but part time hours will be considered.
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Application Procedure
The application deadline is midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need assistance, call Recruitment on +44 (0) 23 8059 2750, or email [email protected]. Quote the advert reference on all correspondence.
Further details:
- Job Description and Person Specification
We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value the diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity.
Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.
