At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and manage kidney disease information resources for patients and families.
- Company: Join Kidney Research UK, the leading charity tackling kidney disease.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, private medical insurance, and more.
- Other info: Be part of a vibrant team dedicated to transforming kidney health.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by kidney disease.
- Qualifications: Degree in life sciences and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 33750 £ per year.
Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working
Salary: £28,500 - £31,000 depending on experience
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay our employees fairly, we offer the following benefits:
- Flexible working
- Generous annual leave
- Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical
- Pension Scheme
- Sick Pay
- Death in Service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bike Loan Scheme
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Eyecare
- Discount Portal
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. Kidney disease affects one in ten people in the UK, yet it still doesn't get the attention it deserves. At Kidney Research UK we are determined to change that.
The Role:
- Produce and maintain our information and resources about kidney disease and relevant conditions
- Ensure all content is high-quality, evidence-based, accessible, regularly reviewed and meets the needs of our patients and their families
- Work within our research communications team to ensure production aligns with the PIF TICK standard
- Reach a broad audience across a range of different media
- Partner closely with patients, clinicians, and the marketing and communications department
What We're Looking For:
- Background in science, educated to degree level in a life sciences subject
- Experience communicating complex topics in an accessible and compelling way
- Excellent copywriting skills
About Kidney Research UK: Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever. At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments. Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority. Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity. Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person - the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.
How to Apply: Please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV. Closing date: Tuesday 25 August 2026. Telephone interviews will be held on Thursday 3 September 2026. Interviews will be held in our Peterborough office on Friday 11 September 2026. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community. No agencies please.
You may have experience in the following: Health Information Officer, Medical Writer, Health Communications Specialist, Science Communicator, Patient Information Officer, Research Communications Officer, Health Content Writer, Clinical Information Manager, Science Writer, Health Education Officer, Medical Communications, Charity Communications Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.
Health information officer employer: Kidney Research UK
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