Communications Manager | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2024 |
| Location: | Canterbury, CT1 3NG |
| Company: | East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6238467/344-8467COR |
Summary
To support the development, implementation and evaluation of East Kent Hospitals’ communications and engagement strategy by planning and delivering communications activity using the full communications and marketing mix, leading on the day-to-day media relations and social media activity within the team
Lead on the day-to-day media relations activity in the team, including writing and editing press releases, preparing briefings for external stakeholders and co-ordinating visits and official openings. Act as a spokesperson for the Trust in briefing the media.
Coordinate social media activity, supporting creative, engaging and accessible content for the Trust's social media channels, including Facebook, X, Instagram and Linkedin.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
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If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
This advert closes on Monday 13 May 2024