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Research Communications Officer

Employer
British Heart Foundation
Location
Camden
Salary
Up to £27000 per annum + benefits
Closing date
3 Oct 2018

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Function
PR & Communications
Sector
Health & Medical
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

The BHF is the nation's heart charity and the UK's premier charitable funding body for cardiovascular research. With an active research portfolio totalling over £400m, the Research Communications Officer plays a vital role as the link between BHF-funded researchers and the public. You'll play a key role in using the media and BHF's own external communication channels to tell the story of how our research is saving and improving the lives of heart patients.

You'll proactively seek out research stories and bring the science to life in ways that are relevant to the public and patients. Advising and assisting colleagues across the organisation, provides a first class research information service matched to fundraising or PR needs, and works directly with journalists to promote BHF research in local and national media.

About you

Thriving in a fast-paced environment, you will be talented at translating medical research into great stories, and bringing these to life using BHF researchers and case studies.

Able to write and issue press releases to national and regional journalists, you'll coordinate media interviews and write reactive statements to breaking news stories. Building relationships with key health and science journalists, as well as with BHF-funded researchers you'll keep up to date with who and what we fund.

This varied role would suit an enthusiastic media professional with superb interpersonal and account management skills coupled with press office experience. You will also need to demonstrate an ability to write fluently and persuasively for a range of audiences.

The successful applicant will be able to juggle tasks and work under pressure to deliver a first class service.

About us

We have a big job on our hands - beating heartbreak from the world's biggest killers. So we need people who share our values -are brave, compassionate, informed and driven. We need people who share our ambition. And we need people who are experts in their field and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you'll be rewarded with a competitive salary and package of benefits at world class organisation, a healthy work life balance and the support to take your career to new heights.

How to apply

To apply for this role please use the apply button below. Our process involves submitting your CV and a supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role's criteria.

Interviews will be held w/c 8th October 2018 at our London head office

British Heart Foundation recognises and respects the value and diversity of all.

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