About usUCL Institute of Ophthalmology conducts cutting-edge research, attracting principal investigators, post-doctoral fellows and MD/PhD students of the highest international calibre to a stimulating research environment. The Institute is committed to a multi-disciplinary research portfolio that furthers an understanding of the eye and visual system linked with clinical investigations targeted to specific problems in the prevention and treatment of eye disease.In recognition of the Institute’s international standing, the most recent Research Excellence Framework confirmed the outstanding quality of research carried out at the Institute. The combination of the Institute’s research with the expertise and resources of Moorfields Eye Hospital, which has the largest ophthalmic patient population in the Western World, facilitates advances at the forefront of vision research and provides an unparalleled setting for research, education and training in ophthalmology.UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2025) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).About the roleThis maternity cover role is based in the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, London, and covers all internal and external communications for NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and for events associated with the BRC, working under the leadership of the BRC Communications Manager. The role includes significant social media engagement.The BRC is a partnership between Moorfields Eye Hospital (MEH) NHS Foundation Trust and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and is funded by the Department of Health through the National Institute for Health Research.The role is an important bridge between its partners and funders as well as stakeholders, students, researchers and clinicians.The post is available from 20/10/2025 until 19/04/2026.About youThe successful candidate will be educated to degree level or have relevant equivalent experience.A strong understanding of social media and multimedia and a proven ability for events organisation is essential as is experience of producing a variety of communications materials from concept to delivery within tight deadlines.The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to influence, negotiate and collaborate with colleagues at all levels and will demonstrate a commitment to customer focus and the need to provide an efficient, professional and effective service to multiple users.Creativity, adaptability, resilience and the ability to work effectively under pressure are also essential.Application ProcessIf you have any queries regarding the vacancy please contact Helen Khan (email: h.khan@ucl.ac.uk).If you have any queries regarding the application process please email: ioo.hr@ucl.ac.uk.A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.To apply for the vacancy please click on the 'Apply Now' button below.Please ensure you attach your CV and highest academic qualification. In addition, please ensure you provide a personal statement outlining how you meet the criteria to support your applicationWhat we offerWorking with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure and bank holidays as well as enhanced parental pay and more.Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.Available documents
