Job summary
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust provides award-winning community, mental health, learning disability and children's services across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven, as well as providing children's services in Wakefield.
We are continually looking to improve our services for our communities, to achieve our vision of connecting people to the best quality care, when and where they need it, and for staff, be the best place to work.
The Trust's communications and marketing team has a key role in promoting the organisation's services to a broad range of stakeholders, covering both internal and external communications. We are now looking for a Communications and Marketing Assistant to join our award-winning team.
Main duties of the job
This key role supports the communications team in building the reputation of Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, working closely with colleagues and partners, to meet both Trust and district-wide objectives.
You will be part of a small dynamic team that delivers broad-based communications and marketing activity across a range of areas, including campaigns.
The role is a great opportunity for someone who is already working in a communications function, with particular strengths in digital media, and is now looking for an opportunity to step up to the next level.
We are normally based in the Trust's HQ in Saltaire but like many, we are currently home working but staying connected with lots of video catch-ups, to work closely together as a team.
Closing Date: 20th October 2025
Shortlisting Date: 21st October 2025
Interview Date: 5th November 2025
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).
Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).
Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- PR / communication, inc. traditional and digital media, design and print.
Desirable
- Qualification or experience of print/design, photography.
Knowledge
Essential
- Microsoft Office including Teams, Excel, CMS.
- Understanding of how to tailor content for different media, specifically press, web, print and social channels.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- A' Levels or equivalent.
- Degree or equivalent knowledge (through experience) in communication and marketing/or PR.
Desirable
- 4 A-Levels A-C BA (Hons) in a relevant degree (eg. communications, marketing)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a communication role.
- Experience of digital media activity - web/social/videos - and experience of broad range of digital channels.
- Experience of writing and issuing media releases and media handling.
- Able to produce accessible copy for use across a range of communication channels - web, print, e-bulletins etc
- Print/design, branding
Desirable
- Has a working knowledge of the NHS.
- Experience of print and production techniques.
- Evidence of guiding/ supporting others on communication work.
- Working knowledge of a broad range of promotional tactics (events, stakeholder liaison, print, digital, media etc).
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- PR / communication, inc. traditional and digital media, design and print.
Desirable
- Qualification or experience of print/design, photography.
Knowledge
Essential
- Microsoft Office including Teams, Excel, CMS.
- Understanding of how to tailor content for different media, specifically press, web, print and social channels.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- A' Levels or equivalent.
- Degree or equivalent knowledge (through experience) in communication and marketing/or PR.
Desirable
- 4 A-Levels A-C BA (Hons) in a relevant degree (eg. communications, marketing)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a communication role.
- Experience of digital media activity - web/social/videos - and experience of broad range of digital channels.
- Experience of writing and issuing media releases and media handling.
- Able to produce accessible copy for use across a range of communication channels - web, print, e-bulletins etc
- Print/design, branding
Desirable
- Has a working knowledge of the NHS.
- Experience of print and production techniques.
- Evidence of guiding/ supporting others on communication work.
- Working knowledge of a broad range of promotional tactics (events, stakeholder liaison, print, digital, media etc).
- Evidence of continued professional development.
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.
