Communications and Engagement Specialist - Maternity Cover
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Cwmni: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7317916/430-CORP25-106A |
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A Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Communications and Engagement Specialist – Maternity Cover
Department Communications
Band 6 £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you an experienced internal communications expert who is used to working in fast-paced, complex environments? Do you have a passion for informing, engaging, supporting and inspiring hard-working NHS colleagues, and the skills needed to reach them?
If so, we have the role for you. Our small, friendly and supportive Communications Team is seeking a Communications and Engagement Specialist on a 12m FTC starting October 2025 for maternity cover.
Within this role, you will be responsible for the internal communications channels, manage the end-to-end process for internal events, plan content and be involved in our strategic framework including identifying savings efficiencies. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to create content for the Chief Executive Officer that inspire our staff.
For more information, and contact Bernadette.ahmed@mkuh.nhs.uk to discuss the role further.
Interview w/c 28 July 2025
The post-holder will work as part of a team that is responsible for delivering communications and engagement activities that inform, inspire and engage external stakeholders and colleagues of Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This role will suit an experienced, creative person who can produce a wide range of accurate, on-brand content for both internal and external channels at pace, and also take the lead on managing external digital channels like websites and social media.
'6.43% of this staff group feel they are supported at work under the ‘safe and healthy’ element.’ (NHS Staff Survey 2024).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free refreshments
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Content Creation
• Produce a wide range of content and assets for internal and external communications channels
• Maintain brand standards at all times
• Undertake videography, audio recordings and photography
• Own and embed Brand Guidelines across the Trust
• Establish and manage a comprehensive content / asset library including consents
• Establish a suite of repeatable formats/templates
External Communications
• Manage the Trust’s social media presence including planning, producing and posting content, monitoring and engaging with communities, measurement and optimisation
• Manage the Trust’s website
• Issue media releases and follow up with journalists to secure coverage
• Put external channels in service of strategic objectives including the promotion of recruitment opportunities, improved patient experience and city-wide engagement
Internal Communications
• Support colleagues at busy times with events and communications
Please refer to the Job Description for further details.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Jul 2025
Communications and Engagement Specialist – Maternity Cover
Department Communications
Band 6 £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you an experienced internal communications expert who is used to working in fast-paced, complex environments? Do you have a passion for informing, engaging, supporting and inspiring hard-working NHS colleagues, and the skills needed to reach them?
If so, we have the role for you. Our small, friendly and supportive Communications Team is seeking a Communications and Engagement Specialist on a 12m FTC starting October 2025 for maternity cover.
Within this role, you will be responsible for the internal communications channels, manage the end-to-end process for internal events, plan content and be involved in our strategic framework including identifying savings efficiencies. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to create content for the Chief Executive Officer that inspire our staff.
For more information, and contact Bernadette.ahmed@mkuh.nhs.uk to discuss the role further.
Interview w/c 28 July 2025
The post-holder will work as part of a team that is responsible for delivering communications and engagement activities that inform, inspire and engage external stakeholders and colleagues of Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This role will suit an experienced, creative person who can produce a wide range of accurate, on-brand content for both internal and external channels at pace, and also take the lead on managing external digital channels like websites and social media.
'6.43% of this staff group feel they are supported at work under the ‘safe and healthy’ element.’ (NHS Staff Survey 2024).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free refreshments
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Content Creation
• Produce a wide range of content and assets for internal and external communications channels
• Maintain brand standards at all times
• Undertake videography, audio recordings and photography
• Own and embed Brand Guidelines across the Trust
• Establish and manage a comprehensive content / asset library including consents
• Establish a suite of repeatable formats/templates
External Communications
• Manage the Trust’s social media presence including planning, producing and posting content, monitoring and engaging with communities, measurement and optimisation
• Manage the Trust’s website
• Issue media releases and follow up with journalists to secure coverage
• Put external channels in service of strategic objectives including the promotion of recruitment opportunities, improved patient experience and city-wide engagement
Internal Communications
• Support colleagues at busy times with events and communications
Please refer to the Job Description for further details.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Jul 2025