Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Marketing and Communications Officer

The closing date is 06 April 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a creative Marketing and Communications Officer to support the delivery of activity across the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

The role of Marketing and Communications officer includes preparing day-to-day communications content for digital channels, and internal communications. You will help to manage key communication channels (website, social media and our internal platform Workvivo), create accessible and engaging content for internal and external audiences, as well as contributing to data analysis and reporting

We're looking for someone who is confident managing multiple tasks, understands social media marketing and would enjoy working independently in a small, busy and very friendly team.You need to be a good communicator and be adept at using Canva (or equivalent). You will be delivering internal and external communications projects end-to-end, so need to be sure that you are happy working independently and managing multiple projects simultaneously!

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7865270CORB4-MARKCOMMS

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5LE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

Channel Management

Provide regular updates to the Trust website and other communications sites
Schedule, monitor and respond to content on social media platforms
Support the distribution of internal comms via tools such as email, newsletters etc

Content Creation

Draft, edit, and publish engaging written content including, newsletters, social media posts, news releases
Design graphics using Canva for posts, campaigns and event support
Ensure all content aligns with brand tone, messaging, and visual guidelines

Internal Communications

Assist with the production of internal newsletters and updates
Support internal campaigns and engagement initiatives
Help collate and share key messages from the Executive Team and across directorates
Help deliver staff engagement activity and events

Performance and Data Insight

Track and report on campaign performance and channel metrics e.g. email, website, and social media analytics
Utilise and maintain simple dashboards and reports for internal use

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

Channel Management

Provide regular updates to the Trust website and other communications sites
Schedule, monitor and respond to content on social media platforms
Support the distribution of internal comms via tools such as email, newsletters etc

Content Creation

Draft, edit, and publish engaging written content including, newsletters, social media posts, news releases
Design graphics using Canva for posts, campaigns and event support
Ensure all content aligns with brand tone, messaging, and visual guidelines

Internal Communications

Assist with the production of internal newsletters and updates
Support internal campaigns and engagement initiatives
Help collate and share key messages from the Executive Team and across directorates
Help deliver staff engagement activity and events

Performance and Data Insight

Track and report on campaign performance and channel metrics e.g. email, website, and social media analytics
Utilise and maintain simple dashboards and reports for internal use

Person Specification

Knowledge of healthcare

Desirable

Experience of working for healthcare organisation

Marketing Experience

Essential

1 -1 years experience or relevant degree

Good visual design skills

Essential

Experience of Canva or Adobe
Produced published materials (social media posts or posters etc..)

Ability to communicate well

Essential

Confidence in interview and ability to talk concisely and clearly

Person Specification

Knowledge of healthcare

Desirable

Experience of working for healthcare organisation

Marketing Experience

Essential

1 -1 years experience or relevant degree

Good visual design skills

Essential

Experience of Canva or Adobe
Produced published materials (social media posts or posters etc..)

Ability to communicate well

Essential

Confidence in interview and ability to talk concisely and clearly

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5LE

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5LE

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)