Job summary
The role of the Senior Communications and Engagement Specialist is to lead on the development, implementation and evaluation of communications and engagement strategies in support of the organisations' objectives. The role will be split equally between Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and NHS Gloucestershire Managed Services, a wholly owned subsidiary company of the Trust.
Main duties of the job
You will have experience in establishing and delivering impactful communications programmes (internal and external) across complex organisations and will take responsibility for the day to day management of channels/communications programmes including content production.
As a specialist in the field you will work closely with our service leads, technicians and clinicians to advise and support them to engage with our workforce to improve how we provide our services. The role requires an understanding of engagement theory and proven record in delivering innovative internal and external programmes using engagement tools and approaches.
As well as a sound understanding of reputation management you will also have professional experience and proven abilities across digital communications, public and media relations and brand communications. The role also requires skills in project management, event management and stakeholder engagement.
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHFT) is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, and, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK.
NHS Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of GHFT and provides essential management services across Gloucestershire Royal as well as Cheltenham General Hospitals ensuring a high quality environment for the benefit of staff, visitors and patients.
We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are a motivated self-starter with a passion for communications & engagement and a flair for content creation, then perhaps you'd like to join our friendly, fast-paced communications team. We are looking for talented professionals who are genuinely interested in people, communities and the role we can play to help make a positive difference.
We are at the heart of NHS hospital care and can guarantee you a rich and incredibly varied workload ensuring an exciting and dynamic portfolio. Trust me no two days are the same!
We are a people-centred organisation providing vital care to our population from cradle to grave. We are proud of our standing in the community and work tirelessly to help make a real difference to people's lives. If these values resonate with you then we're interested to hear from you.
Combining your skills as a communications and engagement professional, you will play a leading role in establishing and delivering impactful communications programmes (internal and external) across complex organisations. You will take responsibility for the day to day management of communications channels and content creation and use your interpersonal skills to work with our workforce, stakeholders and the wider community on a range of programmes in support of our organisations' objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are a motivated self-starter with a passion for communications & engagement and a flair for content creation, then perhaps you'd like to join our friendly, fast-paced communications team. We are looking for talented professionals who are genuinely interested in people, communities and the role we can play to help make a positive difference.
We are at the heart of NHS hospital care and can guarantee you a rich and incredibly varied workload ensuring an exciting and dynamic portfolio. Trust me no two days are the same!
We are a people-centred organisation providing vital care to our population from cradle to grave. We are proud of our standing in the community and work tirelessly to help make a real difference to people's lives. If these values resonate with you then we're interested to hear from you.
Combining your skills as a communications and engagement professional, you will play a leading role in establishing and delivering impactful communications programmes (internal and external) across complex organisations. You will take responsibility for the day to day management of communications channels and content creation and use your interpersonal skills to work with our workforce, stakeholders and the wider community on a range of programmes in support of our organisations' objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of work experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of implementing an organisational communications strategy and evidence of evaluation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of work experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of implementing an organisational communications strategy and evidence of evaluation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
