Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Communications and Engagement Development Manager

The closing date is 30 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a self-motivated Communications and Engagement Development Manager, to work across Hampshire and Isle of Wight as part of the Sexual Health and HIV Service.

In this exciting role you will be supporting the development and overseeing the implementation of communications, campaigns and promotional operational strategies, including the design and development of digital front door services and patient engagement activities.

Working within the Community Sexual Health Promotion team, this is a diverse and unique role that contributes to the effective engagement of patients and stakeholders as well as supporting innovation and service development, working overall towards improving the public health outcomes in key target population groups.

This role also provides communications and promotional support to The Treetops Centre, Sexual Assault Referral Centre.

Duties will also include operational management of core functions such as condoms and resource distribution and supporting with the co-ordination of training and networking events.

This role is to cover maternity and is until the end of March 2026, This is a part time role working 30 hours a week. Hours and base location are negotiable.

Main duties of the job

Key Duties

Oversee the implementation of service wide communications strategies, including the creation of informative and interesting press releases, newsletters, social media, marketing materials and service wide resources.
Oversee and contribute towards a mixed methods approach in the proactive development, planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion campaigns and promotional activity including use of digital, out of home, radio and media.
Oversee the development of the letstalkaboutit.nhs.uk website, using analytics and evidence to make recommendations for improvements, to include, but not limited to; development of educational capacity, improving patient experience, use of inclusive language and navigation and professional's pages.
Supporting with the development of communications strategies to engage target population groups including use of social media platforms.
Develop communication pathways and networking requirements with key stakeholders.

Administrative and Operational

Operational management of a professional's contacts database, making recommendations for improvements.
Develop, plan and produce proactive communications and health promotion campaigns and activities.
Manage the operational function of the condom schemes
Co-ordinate activities related to patient engagement and consultation.
Responsibility for the checking and updating of the service website using the content management system.
Co-ordinating the activities in relation to media handling.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

348-CSS-7383

Job locations

Crown Heights

Crown Heights, Unit 4

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7TY

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

Bitterne Health Centre

Commercial Street

Southampton

Hampshire

SO18 6BT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to role.
Further training or experience in communications/marketing

Desirable

Health promotion qualification or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

Excellent communicator with skills in report writing, presentation preparation and capable of constructing and delivering clear information/ instructions
Ability to work autonomously, under own initiative in a busy working environment, with ability to multi-task
Effective team working
High level of attention to detail.
Demonstrable experience in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
Competent in use of IT systems including comms packages and use of social media. Good level of keyboard skills including relevant software packages (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to analyse and interpret performance report information
Proven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multitask
Able to manage fluctuating demands on the post in calm and logical manner
Experience of line management or working in a supervisory role

Desirable

Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems, progress chasing, resources and staff allocation
Knowledge of medical terminology

Additional Criteria

Essential

Confidentiality
Clear communications
Accurate information
Integrity

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to role.
Further training or experience in communications/marketing

Desirable

Health promotion qualification or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

Excellent communicator with skills in report writing, presentation preparation and capable of constructing and delivering clear information/ instructions
Ability to work autonomously, under own initiative in a busy working environment, with ability to multi-task
Effective team working
High level of attention to detail.
Demonstrable experience in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
Competent in use of IT systems including comms packages and use of social media. Good level of keyboard skills including relevant software packages (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to analyse and interpret performance report information
Proven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multitask
Able to manage fluctuating demands on the post in calm and logical manner
Experience of line management or working in a supervisory role

Desirable

Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems, progress chasing, resources and staff allocation
Knowledge of medical terminology

Additional Criteria

Essential

Confidentiality
Clear communications
Accurate information
Integrity

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crown Heights

Crown Heights, Unit 4

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7TY

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crown Heights

Crown Heights, Unit 4

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7TY

Employer's website

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