Campaigns and Communications Officer | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7708877/358-7708877-COR |
Summary
The role of Campaigns and Communications Officer is a fast-paced and challenging one, working in a creative, supportive communications team at one of the five biggest NHS Trusts in the country.
The post has a particular focus on developing and delivering creative internal and external campaigns that resonate with target audiences.
Working closely with the Communications Manager and Head of Communications, you will support the delivery of campaigns within Trust priority areas including equality, diversity and inclusion, transformation and sustainability. Taking on planning, delivery and coordination responsibilities, you will help to translate creative ideas, team spirit and small budgets into effective communications with measurable results.
The successful candidate will be as comfortable in planning and delivery as they are in analysis and evaluation, to ensure that our work remains focused and of high value.
Aside from the campaigns work, this role provides support to our internal and external communications work, including media, social media and public relations and crisis handling.
You will support our diverse portfolio of internal and external communications projects and campaigns with opportunities to work with the media, social media and support crisis handling.
You will help to translate creative ideas, team spirit and small budgets into effective communications with measurable results – helping us to become a better employer and a better place to receive care.
Working closely with the Internal Communications Manager and Head of Campaigns, you will find the stories that matter to our audiences and tell them in ways that people will hear. You will advocate for colleagues and patients by listening to people’s experiences and sharing those experiences with the right people to help shape change.
You will be part of a creative, friendly and passionate team, playing a vital role in the delivery of University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust's vision to be 'leading in healthcare, trusted in communities'.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Key responsibilities include:
Campaigns– take a central role in development and delivery of internal and external campaigns focused on our Trust priorities and employer brand, using audience insight and wider research to ensure our campaigns reach and resonate with the right people.
Evaluation– measure reach, impact and return-on-investment analysis of communications and marketing tactics using quantitative and qualitative research methods to inform future strategies and support with internal reporting of project outcomes.
Good news- work with internal stakeholders to source and develop good news stories and ensure that achievements, investment and excellence receive suitable external and internal publicity.
Events management- support the Deputy Director of Communications, Head of Communications and Communications Manager and other team members as applicable in organising VIP visits, official openings, the annual public meeting, annual awards ceremony, ensuring that relevant staff are fully briefed.
Publications- source and write copy for newsletters and briefings, other publications and the intranet. This will involve researching content, interviewing staff, drafting and editing copy, seeking the necessary approvals, proof-reading and where necessary, taking photographs.
Communication channel management– advise on and use internal and external communications channels to cascade and promote corporate messages.
Social media/digital communications– Work with the wider team to monitor and regularly use channels including but not limited to Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook to engage with the public and build a positive reputation for the Trust. This will include campaign and content development for social media channels for the Trust and other channels as required.
On call rota-Take part in an out-of-hours on-call rota to provide the Trust with 24/7 communications support. Work as part of the communications team to assist in dealing with adverse events and major incidents, in and out of hours.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Feb 2026