Job overview
We are seeking a proactive and creative communications professional to lead on research communications across LNWH. This role will sit within the Communications Team with a dotted line relationship to the Research and Innovation (R&I) service supporting the North West London Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC). The post-holder will lead the delivery of a coordinated research communications programme in raising the profile of research activity, supporting engagement with staff, patients and external stakeholders and ensuring our research activity is communicated effectively across all channels.
You will be responsible for promoting the newly established North West London Commercial Research Delivery Centre, including supporting the CRDC hub and spoke meetings to ensure information is shared across the six organisations. This includes responsibility for developing and maintaining information for the CRDC microsite on the LNWH website ensuring content is accurate and accessible. This role is offered on a part time basis (26.25 hours per week) as a Fixed Term Contract (or secondment) for two years.
Main duties of the job
- Support the communications activity of the Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) across a range of channels and platforms.
- Support the development and delivery of a research communications plan aligned with LNWH’s communications strategy.
- Champion research as a core part of LNWH’s narrative, ensuring visibility across internal and external channels.
- Collaborate with R&I leadership and the Communications team to integrate research messages into Trust-wide campaigns.
- Develop and maintain a forward-planning communications calendar aligned to key research campaigns and awareness days
- Manage and update research content on LNWH’s website and intranet, ensuring compliance with accessibility and NIHR guidelines.
- Manage and develop public-facing research content across the Trust website, including study listings, participant information and the Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) profile pages.
- work with the LNWH media manager, stakeholder manager social media officer to distribute content in a coordinated way that maximises reach in accordance with good editorial planning principles
- Translate complex scientific and clinical information into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience working in a press, communications or marketing role
- Experience in writing for a variety of media including newsletters, websites and intranet
- Experience using and administrating website content management and development
- Knowledge of how to produce content for a wide range of audiences and channels, including digital channels
- Excellent knowledge of digital accessibility (guidelines, legal requirements and best practice).
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS in a related capacity
- Research communications experience in a clinical, healthcare innovation or academic environment
- Ability to create video or audio content
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a Post Graduate degree level or equivalent in a communications field
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to manage a number of projects simultaneously
- Ability to translate complex clinical and scientific information into engaging content for non-specialist audiences
- Ability to develop communications plans and editorial calendars
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Strong news judgement and ability to identify proactive news stories
Desirable
- Ability to film and edit video, using software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or equivalent.
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This advert is for Research Communications Officer with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Northwick Park Hospital (with cross site working). It is listed as a Band 6 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 Per Annum Including High Cost Area Supplement (pro rata). The contract type is 2 years (This role is offered as a 2 year fixed term contract or secondment). The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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