Head of External Relations and Engagement

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Norwich
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Director
SALARY
£59,400 / year
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
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SKILLS

Science Communication Strategic Communications Marketing Strategy Brand Management Stakeholder Engagement Team Management Content Development Public Relations

FULL DESCRIPTION

Head of External Relations and Engagement

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], Norwich, UK | £48,600 - £59,400 per year | Permanent, Full-time

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] is a new £multi-million state-of-the-art food and health research and endoscopy centre. It will be at the forefront of a new interface between food science, gut biology and health, developing solutions to worldwide challenges in food-related disease and human health. [Employer hidden] will be engaged in fundamental and translational food and health research, alongside clinical studies and one of Europe’s largest endoscopy centres, all under one roof. It will work with industry to become a leading international hub for food and health science, combining scientific excellence and clinical expertise, to deliver better patient care whilst accelerating innovation.

The Role

The Head of External Relations and Engagement will spearhead the development and delivery of QI’s branding, external communications and engagement strategy. They will manage the Communications team to develop and deliver highly effective strategies, aligned to organisational aims and objectives. Together with internal and external stakeholders, this role will develop and promote a clear, coherent and consistent internal and external brand, recognised nationally and internationally. Developing a consistent and compelling narrative across all the activities of [Employer hidden].

The Ideal Candidate

  • Science background with experience at a senior level in marketing and/or communications, preferably in an academic organisation or the biomedical sector.
  • Educated to degree level in a relevant subject; a PhD within a science discipline would be advantageous but not essential.
  • Evidence of successful development and delivery of communications or marketing strategies.
  • Ability to work with consultants to develop and implement a new communications strategy.

Additional Information

Salary on appointment will be within the range £48,600 to £59,400 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a fulltime post on a permanent basis. Applications close 24 April 2019. For further information and details of how to apply, visit the application page or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or email [contact hidden] quoting reference 1003659.

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