Communications and Training Manager

Grade UE07: £40,247- £47,874 per annum

CMVM / Institute for Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Inflammation Research

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: until 31 December 2025 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Training and Communications Manager for the Fleming Fund Fellowship Schemes at the University of Edinburgh. 

The Fleming Fund Fellowships at the University of Edinburgh build knowledge and capacity in southern and east Africa to tackle the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).  We are now looking for an experienced Training and Communications Manager who can develop and deliver training for Fleming Fund Fellows at the University in advocacy, policy development and communications skills, and who will ensure that work carried out in the fellowships is shared with key audiences and stakeholders. 

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.  We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.  There may be opportunities for optional travel to Africa during the course of the fellowship activities.

The Opportunity:

The aim of the Fleming Fund is to build capacity in surveillance and data management that addresses AMR in low-and-middle-income countries. Academic mentors at the University of Edinburgh are working with fellows from Zambia, Kenya, Malawi and Uganda to provide training in technical and transferable skills that align with the needs and aims of the National Action Plans for AMR in each country.  The Communications and Training Manager will deliver the communications strategy for the Fleming Fund Fellowship Scheme at the University of Edinburgh, including managing web and social media platforms and regular newsletters for internal and external audiences. They will also support the

development and delivery of training for the Fleming Fund Fellows in communications, writing for diverse audiences, policy advocacy and public engagement, as well as curate training material for other Fleming Fund related topics. 

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Graduate level education or equivalent plus relevant work experience
• Experience in development and delivery of teaching and training for Continuing Professional Development and/or Postgraduate level or equivalent experience, in communications and writing for diverse audiences
• Proven ability to plan and prioritise a diverse workload
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of colleagues

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As a valued member of our team, you can expect: 

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits. 

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role.  If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.  

Key notes for applicants

As part of this application, you are required to upload a cover letter/statement of not more than one page detailing how you meet each of the essential criteria as outlined on the job description and a CV. These items should be uploaded as one single combined document in either PDF or Word format. 

The closing date for applications is 10 January 2025.

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We anticipate that interviews will be held within 2-3 weeks of the advert closing date.