Senior Communications and Engagement Lead

1 Month Contract Positions Requirement

Senior Communications and Engagement Lead & Communications Officer

Venn Group is currently working with a large healthcare organisation based in Frimley for a Senior Communications and Engagement Lead/Communications Officerto support the organisation

The successful candidate for the Senior Communications and Engagement Lead will be responsible for:

• The post holder will be part of the Corporate Communications team, primarily supporting communications and engagement for the electronic patient record (EPR) system programme of work, as well as wider Comms for internal and external stakeholders
• The role demands excellent managerial, writing, creative, communication and interpersonal skills plus meticulous attention to detail and a rigorous approach to planning. It also requires an integrated approach to developing and delivering communications so that programme and project communications works alongside and communalises effectively with other Trust communication activity
• The successful applicant will have a positive nature and be confident in presenting the programme to the wider organisation. They will be able to take on complex concepts and communicate them clearly in a manner that the users will engage with

It is essential the candidate has:

• NHS experience
• Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information; negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
• Advanced creative communication and user engagement skills
• Highly developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) some at very senior level

Job Title: Senior Communications and Engagement Lead

Salary: £182.06 PAYE or £204.19 Umbrella

Duration: 1 Months

Hours of Work: 37.5

The successful candidate for the Communications Officer will be responsible for:

• Actively promote the trust’s values and act as an ambassador and advocate for the Trust in all duties and responsibilities
• Source and create good news material for local, national and specialist media to help raise the profile and reputation of the trust – through press releases, press calls, photo / filming opportunities and interviews
• Source and create material for staff and other internal audiences to increase engagement and understanding of the trust’s business and objectives

It is essential the candidate has:

• Working in internal communications, media and/or marketing environment
• Experience of using up to date social media
• Working in complex organisations and delivering communications or engagement projects

Job Title: Communications Officer

Salary: £120.36 PAYE or £133.21 Umbrella

Duration: 1 Months

Hours of Work: 37.5

To discuss this role, or to enquire how Venn Group can assist your recruitment needs, please contact Rowan Thomas directly on the details below.

E: rthomas@venngroup.com T: 020 7557 7667