Senior Communications Manager: Q-BIOMED, The UK Quantum Biomedical Sensing Research Hub

Job title:

Senior Communications Manager: Q-BIOMED, The UK Quantum Biomedical Sensing Research Hub

Company

University College London

Job description

About usOur hub is one of five national quantum research hubs supported by £160 million in funding from the £2.5 billion National Quantum Technologies Programme. Q-BIOMED aims to deliver a step change in earlier disease diagnosis and treatment for diseases including cancer and Alzheimer’s disease (https://www.qbiomed.org.uk). We aim to develop ultra-sensitive blood tests, faster MRI scan times, and improved healthcare access through lower costs and portable instruments. In addition, quantum technologies will enable new interventional tools for surgery and treatment, and new tools for basic life sciences research, to study disease at single cell and single molecule scales. These advances could enable much earlier diagnosis of disease such as cancer allowing for more rapid medical interventions and potentially saving lives. Ultimately, this could translate to better patient outcomes and help to reduce waiting lists, easing pressures on the NHSOur Hub is funded by UKRI and NIHR, benefiting from a large-scale multidisciplinary project bringing together six outstanding academic powerhouses (UCL, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, University of Warwick, Cardiff University, and Heriot-Watt University), working in partnership with six NHS trusts, as well as charities, government, and 17 industry partners.We seek a highly proactive individual to lead and implement the new £24M Q-BIOMED Communications and Events strategy, working with the Directors, Management Committee and Advisory Board for this major UK national programme.About the roleThe Senior Communications Manager role forms part of the Q-BIOMED Strategic Operations Team and is required to work closely and build excellent relationships with the Senior UK Research Hub Manager and Business Development Manager, to maximise Hub impact.The main purpose of the job is to lead and implement an ambitious highly visible Q-BIOMED communication strategy and brand, aiming to maximise UKRI and NIHR’s investment in our Hub and position us at the forefront of the field globally. The Senior Communications Manager will also lead all Hub events, including stakeholder workshops, Biannual meetings for 100+ people, international conferences as well as public outreach and PPIE events. It will involve travel to partners and external stakeholders.The role is based at the London Centre for Nanotechnology at UCL and reports to Professor McKendry Q-BIOMED (PI) and Co-Director. The role is funded for five years until November 2029.About youApplicants should have a post-graduate qualification in communications (or similar), or equivalent professional experience. They should have an outstanding track record in leading and implementing large communications strategies and event management involving multidisciplinary, multi-centre and multi-sector programmes, and ideally in the field of quantum technologies and or health.Outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills, including diplomacy and discretion, and the ability and confidence to liaise with staff and external individuals at any level of seniority are essential, as is the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders and VIPs across academia, NHS, policy makers and industry both in the UK and internationally. The role requires the ability to lead programmes and to work under pressure without supervision and to prioritise workloads to meet conflicting deadlines. Experience with impactful website design and social media campaigns experience is essential, as well as leading professional annual reports, press releases, and organising large events for 100 + people. Having a positive attitude and the capacity to positively respond and adapt to challenges, staying focused during uncertainty and changing plans to meet changing demands are key requirements of the role.The appointment at Grade 8 will be at a salary of £52,487 – £61,534 per annum plus London Allowance, reflecting the seniority of the role and outstanding experience of the applicant leading major communications strategies.Informal enquiries regarding the vacancy can be made to Jo McHugh,Interviews are likely to be held between 11th and 13th December.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our long-term commitment and ‘beacon’ status in advancing gender equality.You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/Available documents

Expected salary

£52487 – 61534 per year

Location

North West London

Job date

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:31:31 GMT

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