Job summary
Are
you ready to use your communication and marketing skills in a way that makes
a positive impact on peoples lives? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity
to become a member of our Digital Communications team within the Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Reporting
to the DIT Marketing & Communications Manager, youll take the lead in
the day-to-day delivery of communications to support the upgrade of a major
IT system at the Trust. Youll work with colleagues to develop and manage a
communications plan, focusing on leading the creation and delivery of
effective internal and external communications through digital and offline
channels.
In
return, we can offer you a varied, interesting, and challenging role working
as part of a fantastic team and offering all the support you need to learn at
pace and achieve your career ambitions.
Main duties of the job
Oversee all communications planning
and delivery for the PAS Programme, advising and supporting the Programme
team in all aspects of communications.
Overall responsibility for building
and producing a high quality, engaging communications toolkit that maintains
a consistent style, and includes a variety of materials that can be used
across multiple channels.
Take a lead role in the operational
delivery of a range of internal communications including writing and
producing publications, intranet content; screen savers; organising and
managing staff events and using social media to engage and promote staff.
Develop and maintain processes,
procedures and plans that underpin the efficient running of the PAS
communications team including contact databases; communications monitoring
and evaluation systems; forward planning systems; style & brand guide
etc.
Research, write, edit and produce a
range of communications materials.
About us
DIT
at LTHT is a highly motivated and inclusive place to work. We hold our Leeds
Way Values in high esteem and respect all colleagues. Within the trust we are
always looking to improve and give the best service possible and we are
looking for individuals with the same drive to join us.
DIT
look after the Trusts information technology, responsible for delivering and
embedding the latest digital innovations, finding the right hardware and
software to meet business needs, turning information into insight and
everything in between. Its an exciting time to join us, as we offer varied
and rewarding opportunities.
Wed
love to consider your application if you want to be a part of delivering
operational services that allow patients to be treated effectively across
Leeds.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An interest in IT projects and
systems.
Knowledge and experience of key
communications and PR procedures.
Knowledge and experience of working
with the media with an understanding of how the media works, experience of
handling media enquiries and writing press releases.
Knowledge and experience of setting
up and maintaining robust office administration systems such as forward
planning, databases etc.
Knowledge of social media channels
and experience of using them corporately for a large organisation,
identifying and writing material in the appropriate tone.
Knowledge of print, production and
design principles and processes.
Experience of implementing internal
and external communications action plans.
Experience of working to and
meeting tight deadlines.
Experience of writing material for
different audiences and formats.
Experience of using content
management systems
Experience of writing for and
updating corporate websites including ensuring appropriate use of design.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An interest in IT projects and
systems.
Knowledge and experience of key
communications and PR procedures.
Knowledge and experience of working
with the media with an understanding of how the media works, experience of
handling media enquiries and writing press releases.
Knowledge and experience of setting
up and maintaining robust office administration systems such as forward
planning, databases etc.
Knowledge of social media channels
and experience of using them corporately for a large organisation,
identifying and writing material in the appropriate tone.
Knowledge of print, production and
design principles and processes.
Experience of implementing internal
and external communications action plans.
Experience of working to and
meeting tight deadlines.
Experience of writing material for
different audiences and formats.
Experience of using content
management systems
Experience of writing for and
updating corporate websites including ensuring appropriate use of design.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Able to work to tight timescales and deadlines.
- Ability to interpret information in the development of media or communications materials.
- Able to manage systems and process to enable the operating of an effective communications department.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to write for multiple audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Highly responsive to requests for help
- Constantly striving to improve services
- Considerate of other peoples views
- Honest, respectful and professional in all interactions
- Delivers on commitments and promises
- 15.Confident and resilient
Desirable
- Awareness and sensitivity to the external political environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a related subject or equivalent experience in a PR and communications field.
- Commitment to on-going personal development
Experience
Essential
- An interest in IT projects and systems.
- Knowledge and experience of key communications and PR procedures.
- Knowledge and experience of working with the media with an understanding of how the media works, experience of handling media enquiries and writing press releases.
- Knowledge and experience of setting up and maintaining robust office administration systems such as forward planning, databases etc.
- Knowledge of social media channels and experience of using them corporately for a large organisation, identifying and writing material in the appropriate tone.
- Knowledge of print, production and design principles and processes.
- Experience of implementing internal and external communications action plans.
- Experience of working to and meeting tight deadlines.
- Experience of writing material for different audiences and formats.
- Experience of using content management systems
- Experience of writing for and updating corporate websites including ensuring appropriate use of design.
Desirable
- Technical copywriting experience.
- Experience of writing briefings for visits, events and issue management.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- A can do attitude
- Friendly, professional and outgoing manner
- Mature, flexible and co-operative approach
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Able to work to tight timescales and deadlines.
- Ability to interpret information in the development of media or communications materials.
- Able to manage systems and process to enable the operating of an effective communications department.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to write for multiple audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Highly responsive to requests for help
- Constantly striving to improve services
- Considerate of other peoples views
- Honest, respectful and professional in all interactions
- Delivers on commitments and promises
- 15.Confident and resilient
Desirable
- Awareness and sensitivity to the external political environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a related subject or equivalent experience in a PR and communications field.
- Commitment to on-going personal development
Experience
Essential
- An interest in IT projects and systems.
- Knowledge and experience of key communications and PR procedures.
- Knowledge and experience of working with the media with an understanding of how the media works, experience of handling media enquiries and writing press releases.
- Knowledge and experience of setting up and maintaining robust office administration systems such as forward planning, databases etc.
- Knowledge of social media channels and experience of using them corporately for a large organisation, identifying and writing material in the appropriate tone.
- Knowledge of print, production and design principles and processes.
- Experience of implementing internal and external communications action plans.
- Experience of working to and meeting tight deadlines.
- Experience of writing material for different audiences and formats.
- Experience of using content management systems
- Experience of writing for and updating corporate websites including ensuring appropriate use of design.
Desirable
- Technical copywriting experience.
- Experience of writing briefings for visits, events and issue management.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- A can do attitude
- Friendly, professional and outgoing manner
- Mature, flexible and co-operative approach
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
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.
