Spcr Senior Communications And Impact Manager

NIHR School for Primary Care Research  Grade 8 Salary Range £46,794 – £56,021 (Incremental progression) Full time. Fixed term until 31.3.26  Agile working (blend of home and office based). The Opportunity This post is an exciting opportunity to join the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR), a partnership between nine leading academic centres for primary care research in England. The SPCR’s main aim of increasing the evidence base for primary care practice, is achieved through high quality research and strategic leadership.  The role will work with the School’s nine members and lead the communication and Impact strategy for the SPCR. Liaison with external stakeholders is a crucial element of the role so you will be confident communicator. You will have excellent working knowledge of a range of social media and other communication channels.  The successful candidate will be accomplished in synthesising research findings and creating case studies to show research impact. You will have significant experience of working in a communications role in a large complex organisation with multiple stakeholders, preferably in a higher education setting.  The Benefits The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:   Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine) Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave   Excellent staff pension scheme    Access to continued personal, professional and career development    On site ‘outstanding’ nursery     Discounted health & fitness facilities on site   Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility) Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above. The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.  The University Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/ Keele University values diversity, and is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, and to proper and fair representation across its senior decision making groups. In support of these commitments, the University particularly welcomes expressions of interest and applications from women and from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, for this post. Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles. How to Apply To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above.   Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link. For informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Georgina Fletcher, SPCR Assistant Director e.g.fletcher@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.   Closing Date: 7 March 2024   Interviews will be held on: 22 March 2024