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Deputy Head of PR and Communications | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 04 December 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,927 - £68,676 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 January 2025 |
| Location: | Chelsea, SW3 6JJ |
| Company: | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6844490/282-OD005 |
Summary
The Deputy Head of PR and Communications is a key member of the Marketing and Communications team, supporting the Head of PR and Communications to deliver the strategic and operational objectives of the Trust, Private Care and Charity.
This is a strategic and operational role requiring the communication of highly complex and often sensitive information both within the Trust and Charity, and to external stakeholders. It relies on strong working relationships with senior colleagues across the Trust and Charity, and with the CEO/Chair. The post holder will support the Head of PR and Communications to ensure the Trust, Private Care and Charity have an effective internal and external communications strategy that actively supports the corporate objectives of all areas and maintains their high-level reputations.
We are looking for an established communications professional with strong experience in a fast-paced management or leadership role and a track record for delivering strategic PR and communications plans, working with senior leaders, to enhance the reputation of an organisation. You will need political acumen and experience of working in a highly complex and sensitive environment, as well as charity experience and the ability to manage multiple strategic and high-profile projects simultaneously.
The post holder will support the Head of PR and Communications to write and develop the Trust, Private Care and Charity’s public relations and communications strategies in agreement with the Director of Marketing and Communications to deliver both a proactive and reactive plan to raise the profile and understanding of the work of the Trust and to drive both the profile of and fundraising for, the Charity, enhance their respective reputations and promote awareness of their aims and achievements in ways which are appropriate for the different audiences (including patients, families, others within the health service, the public and supporters of the Charity).
The post holder will also support the successful delivery of high-profile Trust and Private Care events, including those involving HRH The Prince of Wales and Kensington Palace. The Deputy Head of PR and Communications will support, as required, the delivery of the Trust’s Internal Communications Strategy, supporting the Head of PR and Communications to ensure the delivery of effective two-way communications to sustain an environment where staff feel informed, included and valued, as measured by the annual Staff Survey.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Day-care Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification :
• To work with the Senior PR and Communications Manager to identify and exploit opportunities to promote The Royal Marsden’s ‘thought leadership’ agenda working with the Science Media Centre as
appropriate, in order to enhance the Trust’s presence in the media as a key voice on oncology and also driving a positive public image
• To work with the Charity’s leadership team to identify and explore strategic opportunities to promote the Charity’s role in funding research which makes a difference to the lives of cancer patients locally and globally
• To work with the Head of Marketing and Head of Digital to ensure successful development and implementation of cross-team planning, liaising with the Charity to ensure alignment, and in particular, the Chelsea Development Project, by inputting key insight to PR and Communications that support the plan’s delivery, including the management of internal processes and campaign evaluation
• To support the Head of PR and Communications to professionally manage the Trust’s corporate image and to ensure it is used consistently when communicating with the public and other external
audiences
• To ensure that patient confidentially is protected at all times and deal sensitively with VIP or high profile patients when required. Provide strategic advice and support to patients, their families and
representatives involved in media enquiries or seeking media contact
• Working with the Head of PR and Communications, provide support and advice on VIP visits to the Trust where there is significant national and international media interest in the event, and liaise with
the Chief Executive, Board, Charity team, senior management, clinical and ward staff to ensure the event is delivered in a co-ordinated and professional way.
• To help develop the PR and Communications strategy for the Charity and promote fundraising activities and major donor gifts where appropriate, in order to maximise impact through the effective
use of proactive PR
• To write a PR plan for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity’s Chelsea Appeal and to support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity team in research, development and publication of strategic materials,
including those for the Chelsea Development Project,
This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Dec 2024
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