Location: Hammersmith Campus. Hybrid working pattern available, minimum of 3 days/week in the office
About the role
We are looking for a hard‑working and enthusiastic Communications Co‑ordinator. This is a key role within the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Respiratory Infections; a flagship partnership between Imperial College London and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), conducting state of the art scientific research to support public health services. The post-holder will also support a new award funded by the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) which aims to create an entirely new class of medicines that leverages the innate immune system to provide long‑lasting, broad protection against many different viruses, with the potential to transform global health.
What you would be doing
You will assist in day‑to‑day initiation, management and execution of research programme related activities, key duties include, leading Patient and Public Involvement, Engagement and Participation (PPIEP) activities; events organisation and coordinating internal and external communications across academic institutions, government, industry, and funding partners, including, to support knowledge mobilisation activities to maximise the translation and adoption of research programme outputs.
What we are looking for
- An undergraduate degree in a relevant field (media communications, scientific discipline), or appropriate work experience.
- Experience in developing strong working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, including the public.
- Experience of leading large events organisation.
- Ability to utilise a wide variety of effective project management techniques.
- Excellent time management skills; proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, interacting productively with people at all levels.
- Facilitating Patient and Public Involvement, Engagement and Participation (PPIEP) activities, and its evaluation is desirable.
What we can offer you
- An opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Respiratory Infections, a centre‑of‑excellence which designs, conducts and shares internationally leading, multidisciplinary health protection research.
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world‑leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
- Benefit from sector‑leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
- Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on‑site leisure facilities and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Interest‑free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further Information
This is a full‑time role (35 h/w) and fixed‑term (3 years) based at Hammersmith Campus.
Hybrid working pattern available, minimum of 3 days/week in the office.
Contact: NIHR Health Protection Research Unit Manager Samuel Evetts, s.evetts@imperial.ac.uk
£41,005 to £42,755 per annum
