Marcomms Manager HRC and Sustainability

Job summary

We\'re looking for an experienced marketing and communications professional to join our team on a maternity cover contract. This dual role combines responsibility for marketing and communications across the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Sustainable Innovation and the Royal Devon\'s sustainability programme.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. Youll create and deliver engaging campaigns for different audiences. Youll have strong editing and copy writing skills will be put to use creating multi-channel content, managing events and creating multimedia content. No

Based in either Exeter or Barnstaple, this hybrid role offers a mix of home and office working, typically requiring one to two days per week on site.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Details

• Date posted: 19 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 185-4031-14023
• Job locations: Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

As Marcomms Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of marketing and communications activity that raises awareness of healthcare innovation, showcases research impact, and supports the Trust's sustainability ambitions.

Working with colleagues across the NHS, academia and industry, you'll draw on significant experience delivering creative and effective marketing and communications campaigns informed by audience insight. An excellent copywriter and editor, you'll be skilled at developing clear, compelling messages and translating complex information into engaging content for a range of audiences and channels.

The role requires confidence in managing social media channels, planning and delivering events, and producing engaging digital content. Experience creating visual and multimedia content, including video and podcasts, alongside the ability to work across a variety of formats and channels, will be essential.

Joining a friendly, ambitious and supportive team, you will play a key role in helping advance sustainability and healthcare innovation across the Royal Devon and beyond. Based in either Exeter or Barnstaple, this hybrid role offers a mix of home and office working, typically requiring one to two days per week on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead marketing and communications for the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Sustainable Innovation
• Promote the Trust's sustainability programme and net-zero ambitions, in line with its Green Plan
• Develop and deliver multi-channel campaigns across web, social media, PR, email marketing, podcasts, events and stakeholder engagement activities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the NHS, University of Exeter, NIHR, commercial partners and research organisations
• Build engagement around sustainability, healthcare innovation and research amongst internal and external audiences
• Create compelling content including press releases, news stories, videos, case studies, newsletters and stakeholder communications.
• Conduct market research, audience insight gathering and campaign evaluation to inform strategy and demonstrate impact
• Support the organisation of events and partnership activities that showcase innovation achievements
• Act as a trusted marketing and communications adviser to stakeholders across the HRC and sustainability programmes

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Occasional weekends and evenings as required.

Interview Date: Week commencing 14 September

For further information please contact: Don Leslie, Head of Marketing on 07500 881703 or visit www.royaldevon.nhs.uk.

This is a fixed term contract until 19/07/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.