Sussex CRDC Communications and Engagement Manager
Location
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/23/2025
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
Disclaimer: Hunt UK Visa Sponsors aggregates job listings from publicly available sources, such as search engines, to assist with your job hunting. We do not claim affiliation with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. For the most up-to-date job details, please visit the official website by clicking "Apply Now."
Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the newly established NIHR Sussex Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) as a Communications and Engagement Manager.
The centre, which is one of 21 being set up across the UK as part of a £100 million government investment, will enhance the speed and efficiency of commercial clinical research, providing more people in Sussex with access to cutting-edge treatments.
The CRDC Communications and Engagement Manager is a key role within the team providing the Research and Innovation (R&I) Department and Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) with creative, impactful and consistent communications.
The post holder will lead on communications for the CRDC and the Trust’s research and innovation department, highlighting and promoting health, translational and clinical research trials taking place within the Sussex CRCD and Trust. This is a key role in raising the research profile of the Trust and Sussex region, encouraging inclusive research participation, increasing commercial research activity and income and attracting regional life sciences investment.
UHSussex is pleased to have secured external funding for the role of Sussex CRDC Communications and Engagement Manager.
The CRDC Communications and Engagement Manager will provide sound, expert advice and input from a general communications and engagement perspective to enable delivery of the strategic aims and objectives of the Trust’s research and innovation ambition and the Sussex CRDC.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of national, regional and specialist media alongside considerable experience of proactive and reactive media relations and issues management. They will have significant experience of working in the communications and engagement field and proven track record of delivery, including stakeholder engagement.
The ability to work flexible hours independently and with a hybrid office model and travel across the Sussex region is required.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vivienne Colleran Job title: Operational Director - Research and Innovation Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07766 364618
PA Nicola Curtiss: PA to Senior Leadership Team Research & Innovation Email: [email protected] Website: www.uhsussex.nhs.uk Tel: 0779 5334912 (Work mobile)
The centre, which is one of 21 being set up across the UK as part of a £100 million government investment, will enhance the speed and efficiency of commercial clinical research, providing more people in Sussex with access to cutting-edge treatments.
The CRDC Communications and Engagement Manager is a key role within the team providing the Research and Innovation (R&I) Department and Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) with creative, impactful and consistent communications.
The post holder will lead on communications for the CRDC and the Trust’s research and innovation department, highlighting and promoting health, translational and clinical research trials taking place within the Sussex CRCD and Trust. This is a key role in raising the research profile of the Trust and Sussex region, encouraging inclusive research participation, increasing commercial research activity and income and attracting regional life sciences investment.
UHSussex is pleased to have secured external funding for the role of Sussex CRDC Communications and Engagement Manager.
The CRDC Communications and Engagement Manager will provide sound, expert advice and input from a general communications and engagement perspective to enable delivery of the strategic aims and objectives of the Trust’s research and innovation ambition and the Sussex CRDC.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of national, regional and specialist media alongside considerable experience of proactive and reactive media relations and issues management. They will have significant experience of working in the communications and engagement field and proven track record of delivery, including stakeholder engagement.
The ability to work flexible hours independently and with a hybrid office model and travel across the Sussex region is required.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vivienne Colleran Job title: Operational Director - Research and Innovation Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07766 364618
PA Nicola Curtiss: PA to Senior Leadership Team Research & Innovation Email: [email protected] Website: www.uhsussex.nhs.uk Tel: 0779 5334912 (Work mobile)
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
Hunt UK Visa Sponsors
Copyright © 2025