Job summary
NICE is the independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance and advice on promoting high quality health, public health and social care. Our role is to improve outcomes for people using the NHS and other public health and care services.
Our vision is to get the best possible clinical advice and guidance to clinicians and patients, benefitting millions of people. By joining us, you'll be doing rewarding and meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to society.
We're looking for a skilled and dedicated internal communications professional to join our team as we steer NICE through a period of exciting change. The Communications Directorate is responsible for ensuring that all those with an interest in our work understand its role and responsibilities and can access its guidance.
As we continue to play an integral role in NICE's transformation, this is an exciting time to be joining our internal communications team. As 1 of 2 internal communications executives, you'll be responsible for the day to day management of our internal communications service.
This will include responsibility for developing and delivering internal communications plans for a variety of projects and providing support/guidance to stakeholders at all levels. You will also support delivery and management of our internal communications channels, including our weekly staff e-newsletter, all-staff meetings and intranet, ensuring consistent quality and accessibility standards.
Main duties of the job
Whether it's managing internal communications campaigns for a range of projects, continually improving our channels, or helping us launch a new intranet, you'll ensure consistently high standards and quality in our delivery.
Working in collaboration with our existing communications executive (internal), we're looking for someone with the experience and expertise to:
o Lead, write and manage the production of internal communications channels, such as our weekly staff newsletter, staff intranet, news articles and all-staff meetings.o Developing and implementing communications plans and campaigns across multiple projects to meet organisational objectives.o Proactively identify content and news stories that add benefit for staff and ensure they are kept engaged and informed on all matters relating to NICE.o Provide trusted internal communications advice to stakeholders at all levels, influencing where needed to secure the best outcomes for staff.o Build effective relationships across NICE with key internal stakeholders, particularly our HR team.o Take a strategic approach to internal communication, putting the needs of staff first and developing recommendations based on audience insight.o Gather and analyse data and user feedback to inform communications activities.o Incorporating legislative requirements and standards of good practice into project planning, service design and content delivery, including WCAG accessibility standards.
About us
The Communications Directorate is responsible for ensuring that all those with an interest in our work understand our role and responsibilities and can access our guidance and other products and services. We're responsible for media relations, external communications, internal communications, enquiry handling and content design on www.nice.org.uk.
We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.
Our benefits include:o Generous NHS Pension - Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK.o Flexible Working - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times.o Exclusive Discounts - Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light Card.o Time to Recharge - Start with 27 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.o Inclusive Staff Networks - Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and more - we celebrate diversity.o Tailored Development - Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities.
If you feel this is the type of environment you will enjoy working in, apply today!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job.
Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job.
Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in communications, PR, journalism, or a related subject, or equivalent level of knowledge and skills gained through professional experience and continued training/development (e.g. CIPR).
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a corporate internal communications role, with a proven and demonstrated track record of successfully delivering internal communications activities or campaigns.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated experience of delivering high-quality internal communications content, such as writing articles, editing intranet material, or producing communications for organisational projects or initiatives.
Skills
Essential
- Shown ability to communicate confidently and clearly with individuals and stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, including simplifying complex information for a range of audiences.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality work to tight and competing deadlines.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated experience of developing and implementing internal communications plans and campaigns that support organisational objectives and engage staff effectively.
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of current developments and priorities in the NHS and wider public sector, and an understanding of how they impact internal communication approaches.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in communications, PR, journalism, or a related subject, or equivalent level of knowledge and skills gained through professional experience and continued training/development (e.g. CIPR).
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a corporate internal communications role, with a proven and demonstrated track record of successfully delivering internal communications activities or campaigns.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated experience of delivering high-quality internal communications content, such as writing articles, editing intranet material, or producing communications for organisational projects or initiatives.
Skills
Essential
- Shown ability to communicate confidently and clearly with individuals and stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, including simplifying complex information for a range of audiences.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality work to tight and competing deadlines.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated experience of developing and implementing internal communications plans and campaigns that support organisational objectives and engage staff effectively.
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of current developments and priorities in the NHS and wider public sector, and an understanding of how they impact internal communication approaches.
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).
