Marcomms Manager HRC and Sustainability in Exeter

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. You’ll create and deliver engaging campaigns for different audiences. You’ll have strong editing and copy writing skills will be put to use creating multi-channel content, managing events and creating multimedia content. 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.

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.

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. This is a fixed term contract until 19/07/2027.

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.