Senior Communications Officer | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	10 March 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	09 April 2026
Location:	Liverpool, L7 8YE
Company:	Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	7842263/287-CEF-73-26

Summary

The University Hospitals of Liverpool Group has an exciting opportunity for experienced Senior Communications Officer to support high‑quality internal and external communications across our Research & Innovation (R&I) portfolio.

In this fixed‑term role, you’ll work within the Research, Innovation and Communications team to deliver timely, effective communications aligned with Trust strategy. You will collaborate with colleagues at all levels, provide specialist communications and media advice, support reputation management and create engaging content across multiple channels.

This is a chance to promote groundbreaking research across all UHL Group sites and strengthen relationships with partners, patients, staff and stakeholders. Hybrid working is available, with on‑site presence expected each week.


-Deliver internal and external communications supporting UHL’s Research & Innovation (R&I) activity.
-Ensure R&I communications are timely, effective and aligned with Trust strategy.
-Provide specialist communications and media advice to staff, including senior leaders.
-Support proactive and reactive media work to protect and enhance the Trust’s reputation.
-Lead media events, launches and visits, including high‑profile and VIP engagements.
-Produce high‑quality content such as newsletters, campaigns, digital assets and publications.
-Build and maintain relationships with local, regional, specialist and national media.
-Support internal campaigns to boost staff engagement with research.
-Coordinate stakeholder engagement for R&I projects with the wider Comms and Marketing team.
-Contribute to planning and delivering social media and online content.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women’s Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit theircareers page.

External Communications
-Deliver proactive and reactive communications promoting R&I and supporting Trust objectives.
-Identify strong media stories and enhance the Trust’s reputation.
-Monitor media coverage and share insights with senior staff.
-Work with partners and agencies on joint communications.
-Produce press releases, statements, briefings and promotional content.
-Support external campaigns on research and Trust priorities.
-Represent the Trust at events when required.


Internal Communications
-Deliver internal communications and campaigns promoting R&I and Trust goals.
-Work with research teams on project specific campaigns.
-Produce and manage campaign materials.
-Support staff to improve internal communication flow.
-Create staff briefings, newsletters and digital content.
-Lead internal newsletters with colleagues and design/print agencies.

Stakeholder Engagement
-Coordinate stakeholder engagement for R&I.
-Align activities with the Trust’s engagement plan.
-Represent the Trust as needed.

Digital & Social Media
-Support planning and creation of social and digital content.
-Assist with online campaigns promoting research.
-Ensure digital content meets Trust branding and tone.


This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Mar 2026