The University of Leeds has been chosen by the UK government to lead the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre (RDNCC), and will be joined by 12 new Regional Research Delivery Networks (RRDNs), hosted by NHS organisations across the country to form the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN). The new NIHR RDN will operate as one unified organisation across England, balancing regional context, expertise and leadership with national coordination and strategy involving government policymakers. The RDNCC will work across England’s health and care system, with staff in all settings, to support the effective and efficient initiation and delivery of research.
The NIHR is funded through the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. The NIHR is a large, multifaceted and nationally distributed organisation.
This role is part of a central communications team that works closely with NIHR national Coordinating Centres, and senior officers of the Department of Health Science, Research and Evidence Directorate. You will report into the NIHR Content and Social Media Lead and your activity is informed by and agreed with the DHSC.
You will be responsible for leading on the development of corporate content, drawing on source materials and SME interviews as well as shaping / promoting NIHR’s writing standards, house style, and tone of voice. This ...