Communications Officer X4 - London, United Kingdom - London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health.

Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.

We're looking for creative and passionate experts to manage communications for a range of research projects at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, based in the central Communications & Engagement team.

Day to day work on research projects will be directed by relevant academic principal investigators.

Main activities include developing and implementing communications strategies and campaigns; managing websites; producing and managing social media and graphic content; developing policy briefs; producing e-newsletters; writing and designing reports and working closely with our Press Office on media activity.

You will have experience of developing and delivering successful communications strategies, and an understanding of how to engage with relevant audiences including government agencies, NGOs, healthcare practitioners, the international research community, academics, postgraduate students, and the general public.

Further understanding of any of the fields of clinical trials, planetary health and climate change, humanitarian crises, infectious disease modelling, pandemics, and experience with international projects and organisations are advantages, as the post holders will work across a range of projects within these fields.

The role requires higher education to degree level or equivalent, with substantial relevant experience of working in media and communications within a higher education, global and public health, or science environment.

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate and prioritise a complex workload are essential.

Please note if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer an alternative.

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Job Description **The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.