Senior Communications Manager | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	09 Medi 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata
Oriau:	Rhan Amser
Dyddiad cau:	09 Hydref 2025
Lleoliad:	Runwell, SS11 7XX
Cwmni:	Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Math o swydd:	Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7467623/364-A-9345

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The post holder will work with the Communications Director and wider communications team to develop and sustain an effective communications service for Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT).



Day-to-day management including planning and allocation of resources and tasks.


Lead in the development, implementation and evaluation of a range of communications campaigns. This includes managing budgets and schedules, and external contractors and suppliers as required.
Commission, write and edit complex internal and external communications materials including reports, articles, media releases, statements and information products.

Develop and maintain knowledge of all the Trust’s communication systems and platforms, including social media, continuously measuring and monitoring the effectiveness of those channels.

Work in partnership with colleagues from teams across the Trust, and where appropriate external partner organisations, to deliver communication plans and projects to deadline.



EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans

• NHS discounts for staff

• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities

• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas

• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

Key responsibilities
Day-to-day management including planning and allocation of resources and tasks.
Lead in the development, implementation and evaluation of a range of communications campaigns. This includes managing budgets and schedules, and external contractors and suppliers as required.
Commission, write and edit complex internal and external communications materials including reports, articles, media releases, statements and information products.
Develop and maintain knowledge of all the Trust’s communication systems and platforms, including social media, continuously measuring and monitoring the effectiveness of those channels.
Work in partnership with colleagues from teams across the Trust, and where appropriate external partner organisations, to deliver communication plans and projects to deadline.
Ensure consistency in use of the Trust’s corporate image and style, in line with NHS branding guidelines.
Provide advice and support to staff including directors, senior managers and clinical colleagues across the Trust, and other organisations, on specific communications issues.
Train colleagues in use of communications tools and channels including systems.
Participate in the out-of-hours on call communications function for the Trust, as needed
Provide support across the wider Communications Team as required, including dealing with reactive media enquiries and contributing to Trust wide communications channels, tactics and collateral

Financial management
To monitor the budget for the functions within portfolio and to ensure expenditure is contained within budget limits
To authorise use of credit card for agreed areas of spend
To act as an Authorised Signatory for financial payments
To maintain financial commitment and spending records in line with audit requirements.

Communication and working relationships
The post holder will be required to develop successful working relationships at all levels of the organisation and with key external contacts such as, for example other members of relevant networks, colleagues in commissioning and regulatory organisations and journalists.
The post holder will act as communications lead during times of difficult organisational change and complex situations.
The post holder will be required to convey sensitive and complex information relating to all areas of the organisation’s operations and strategy.

Information and systems
To ensure team input in an appropriate, timely and precise manner to e-roster and other staff record systems.
To ensure data held within communications management systems and databases is accurate and handled in line with relevant legislation and policies.

Additional duties
In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role;
Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures
To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy
To provide management supervision where appropriate

Ensure consistency in use of the Trust’s corporate image and style, in line with NHS branding guidelines.
Provide advice and support to staff including directors, senior managers and clinical colleagues across the Trust, and other organisations, on specific communications issues.
Train colleagues in use of communications tools and channels including systems.
Participate in the out-of-hours on call communications function for the Trust, as needed
Provide support across the wider Communications Team as required, including dealing with reactive media enquiries and contributing to Trust wide communications channels, tactics and collateral.


This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025