Job summary
Interview will be held on the week commencing 28th Oct 2024
The Communications Officer will join part of a forward thinking, busy Marcomms team. You will work across a broad range of projects and campaigns, largely focused on internal communications but also some external communications and activities.
You will be expected to show experience across the full range of communications activities including writing and editing content for online and offline channels, producing and distributing electronic newsletters and using analytics to measure impact and make improvements, using content management systems to publish content to our intranet and websites, providing support with multimedia production, including video and photography.
The successful applicant will need a recognised qualification in communications to degree level, or have at least two years' experience of working in a communications environment, and will have high standards of written and spoken English.
Main duties of the job
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Work on campaigns and initiatives for staff, providing support with communications planning, delivery and evaluation, using appropriate channels, working with the wider Communications team as required.
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Write and issue the weekly electronic newsletter for staff, gathering stories, editing, overseeing design and distribution
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Cheryl Walmsley on07817 093696or email:cheryl.walmsley@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Cheryl Walmsley on07817 093696or email:cheryl.walmsley@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Relevant degree level qualification in marketing or communications (CIM/CIPR)
Training and continuing professional development
Essential
- Microsoft Office
- CMS (Content managed systems)
- Copywriting/editing/tone of voice
Desirable
- Specialist software packages such as Adobe Create Suite
- Equality and Diversity training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Two years' minimum experience in a communications and/or marketing role, with demonstrable knowledge of communications techniques, approaches and procedures
- Experience of devising, implementing, managing and evaluating successful communications and involving a broad range of stakeholders.
- Experience of writing engaging copy for various online and offline media
- Experience of using a content management system (web and intranet)
- Experience of managing/delivering internal communication across a number of different sites and to a varied workforce
- Experience of managing campaigns from concept through to delivery, following best practice approach
- An excellent understanding of how to make best use of social and digital media to support campaigns and projects
- Ability to create and manage e-newsletters
- Experience of working within brand guidelines, understanding importance and ensuring all output reflects correct brand
- Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information.
Desirable
- Experience of working in partnership with and chairing meetings with key stakeholders, including patients/clients, to improve service delivery.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Strong copywriting, proofing and editing skills
- Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise complex activities and campaigns, with the ability to plan and manage own time to meet tight deadlines and schedules.
- Ability to undertake relevant research prior to planning campaigns and other projects and identify best practice.
- Confident to be the source of expert advice for senior managers on matters relating to marketing and communications.
- Ability to work independently and lead on designated projects.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of e-newsletter packages such as Poppulo
Desirable
- Project management skills.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Full driving licence and the use of a car on a daily basis
- Ability to independently travel to multiple sites in and around Berkshire
Desirable
- Willingness to work outside of normal office hours.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Relevant degree level qualification in marketing or communications (CIM/CIPR)
Training and continuing professional development
Essential
- Microsoft Office
- CMS (Content managed systems)
- Copywriting/editing/tone of voice
Desirable
- Specialist software packages such as Adobe Create Suite
- Equality and Diversity training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Two years' minimum experience in a communications and/or marketing role, with demonstrable knowledge of communications techniques, approaches and procedures
- Experience of devising, implementing, managing and evaluating successful communications and involving a broad range of stakeholders.
- Experience of writing engaging copy for various online and offline media
- Experience of using a content management system (web and intranet)
- Experience of managing/delivering internal communication across a number of different sites and to a varied workforce
- Experience of managing campaigns from concept through to delivery, following best practice approach
- An excellent understanding of how to make best use of social and digital media to support campaigns and projects
- Ability to create and manage e-newsletters
- Experience of working within brand guidelines, understanding importance and ensuring all output reflects correct brand
- Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information.
Desirable
- Experience of working in partnership with and chairing meetings with key stakeholders, including patients/clients, to improve service delivery.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Strong copywriting, proofing and editing skills
- Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise complex activities and campaigns, with the ability to plan and manage own time to meet tight deadlines and schedules.
- Ability to undertake relevant research prior to planning campaigns and other projects and identify best practice.
- Confident to be the source of expert advice for senior managers on matters relating to marketing and communications.
- Ability to work independently and lead on designated projects.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of e-newsletter packages such as Poppulo
Desirable
- Project management skills.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Full driving licence and the use of a car on a daily basis
- Ability to independently travel to multiple sites in and around Berkshire
Desirable
- Willingness to work outside of normal office hours.
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.
