Bristol BRC and ARC West Communications Manager

Bristol BRC and ARC West Communications Manager

Bristol BRC and ARC West Communications Manager
Band 6

Main area: Communications
Grade: Band 6
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term maternity cover role)
Hours: 30 hours per week (Part time)
Job ref: 387-TS-6905-CG

Site: Whitefriars
Town: Bristol
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/11/2024 23:59
Interview date: 27/11/2024

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.







We are looking for a talented communications professional to bring the research of two local parts of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) infrastructure to life. The Communications Manager leads on promoting the work of both the Bristol Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and the Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) West.

Main duties of the job

- The primary duty is to promote the work of NIHR Bristol BRC and ARC West to a wide range of targeted audiences, with responsibility for planning and implementing communications projects.
- Support and work alongside the Head of Communications (HoC), with autonomy to both lead and develop projects, and prioritise workload. Deputise for the HoC as required.
- Develop and implement the NIHR Bristol BRC’s communication strategy, including establishing relationships with researchers and theme managers.
- Lead on the development, sourcing, writing and editing of content and produce communications materials on complex scientific and health-related issues.






- Lead and co-ordinate the development of press releases and news articles involving other research institutions.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed role profile and main responsibilities, please refer to the full job description.

Person specification
Knowledge and experience







- Experience of communicating complex information
- Expertise in successfully delivering communication campaigns across a range of channels
- Experience of managing digital channels including websites and social media
- Excellent understanding of communication best practice
- Experience of collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of advising and influencing at many levels
- Experience of handling journalists and media
- Experience of communicating science and health-related information

Qualifications and training

- Educated to graduate level, or with experience to the equivalent level

Skills and Abilities

- Advanced communication skills across a range of media
- Excellent attention to detail






- Ability to influence and negotiate with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to balance competing deadlines and busy work programmes
- Ability to work with autonomy to set own goals and achieve them
- Organisational and planning skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

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▶️ Bristol BRC and ARC West Communications Manager
🖊️ University Hospitals Bristol Nhs Foundation Trust
📍 Bristol