Communications Officer (XN05)
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,049 to £37,796 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049 - £37796 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds , LS1 2TW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9298-MDI-168 |
Summary
General To work as a member of the Communications, Involvement and Development Team, ensuring the effective communication of key messages Provide support to the Communications Manager and Assistant Communications Manager in delivering the NIHR Academys communication and engagement strategy Provide back-up support for the Communications Assistant role to undertake administrative tasks for the Communications, Involvement and Development team Provide training in communications processes to other colleagues across the office Social & digital media: Monitoring, analysing, evaluating and enhancing digital media channels including social media, intranet and the website Working closely with the Assistant Communications Manager to ensure corporate and operational messaging is communicated promptly, accurately and effectively via digital media channels Lead on the design of social media and web-based campaigns, as directed by the Assistant Communications Manager Supporting the NIHR Academys webinar programme Lead on the NIHR Academy Executive Intranet Communications and Printed materials To research, coordinate, create and publish content for communications for a variety of audiences and media channels Manage the production of materials by external suppliers including designers and printers Deal with all contacts in a courteous and professional manner and will need to develop and maintain good working relationships with a wide range of contacts. Comment on policies developed within the Communications team, making suggestions where requested Measurement and evaluation of campaigns Events and campaigns Assist with the production of publicity and other material (written and digital) in support of events and campaigns, including supporting with planning and organisation. Support NIHR Academy events and campaigns to ensure all activities are carried out professionally Evaluate and analyse events, as well as identify event opportunities