Purpose of post

In this newly created, fixed-term role, you will play an important role in creating content and communications to demonstrate the value of large-scale health data and the tangible difference it is making to people’s lives.

A major focus will be showcasing the impact of health data science in advancing treatments for dementia and neurodegenerative disease, working closely with the team leading our brain health programme and its various partners across the UK.

You will create a range of high-quality, accurate and compelling content to help deliver our communications strategy, strengthen our partnerships and support the institute’s goals. Our target audiences include a variety of stakeholders, the research community, industry, patients and the public, healthcare professionals and policymakers. The role reports to the Research Communications Manager and you will be a key member of the Communications and External Affairs team at HDR UK.

We are seeking an individual with a track record in science communications who has worked on complex projects with multiple partners. The successful candidate will share our values, have strong influencing and collaboration skills, be comfortable with working at pace and have a passion for high-quality and engaging content.

It is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a deep interest in science and health research, who has strong writing skills and creative storytelling ideas, and enjoys getting to grips with the detail as well as making it accessible to different audiences