Sussex CRDC Communications and Engagement Manager
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 August 2025 |
| Location: | Brighton, BN2 1ES |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9279-25-1383 |
Summary
Reporting to the Head of Content (Communications and Engagement Department), the CRDC Communications and Engagement Manager will provide sound, expert advice and input from a general communications and engagement perspective to enable delivery of the strategic aims and objectives of the Trusts research and innovation ambition and the Sussex CRDC. The CRDC Communication and Engagement Manager will: Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of marketing and communications strategies across the CRDC (web, print, advertising, promotional materials, social media, etc). Develop and maintain NIHR Sussex CRDC website and other related web assets, leading both design and content. Develop and maintain marketing and communications strategies for research content, for both internal and external audiences. Review regularly the publications and web-presence of other relevant organisations. Liaise with NIHR and CRDC communications teams and be responsible for reporting relevant outputs to the central team. Co-ordinate the design, content and production of core research publications, for example quarterly newsletters, stakeholder updates, patient information leaflets, web pages, annual reports, strategic plans etc. Meet regularly with UHSussex R&I and CRDC leads and researchers to proactively identify content and stories for our channels. Be the first point of contact for research active UHSussex staff and key stakeholders who are considering producing their own research-related materials, and managing this process to ensure consistency of brand, image and messages in publication. Oversee and develop branded assets to promote the Sussex CRDC and research infrastructure. Oversee all internal communications activities for research staff, partners and stakeholders. Provide expert advice on communication strategies for specific projects, including the launch of new research trials.