Senior Communications Officers

NHS Band 6 -  38682 - 46580 pro rata per annum

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week

Contract Type: 2 permanent positions available

We are looking for two experienced communications professionals to join our Communications and Engagement Team as Senior Communications Officers with a digital focus.

These roles offer an exciting opportunity to play a key part in shaping how we communicate with our staff patients communities and stakeholders across digital platforms. Working in a fast-paced environment you will provide expert communications advice create engaging content and support the delivery of strategic communications priorities.

The roles

Senior Communications Officer Social Media
You will lead on the planning creation and delivery of social media content and campaigns managing our social media channels and using insight and analytics to inform and evaluate activity. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to share stories support campaigns and enhance engagement with our audiences.

Senior Communications Officer Website and Intranet
You will lead on the development and ongoing improvement of our website and intranet ensuring content is accessible user-focused and aligned with organisational priorities. You will work with stakeholders to shape digital content and structure using analytics and user insight to drive continuous improvement.

About you
You will be an excellent communicator with experience of using digital channels to deliver effective communications. You will be confident working with complex or sensitive information managing competing priorities and building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience in social media or website/intranet development is essential for the relevant role.

Why join us
You will be part of a dynamic Communications and Engagement Team supporting work that makes a real difference to patients staff and communities. Some out-of-hours working may be required due to the nature of communications activity and the post holder will be required to be based on site for a minimum of three days per week.

Please note this position has also been advertised on the Isle of Wight NHS Trusts jobs page. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply there is no requirement for you to submit two separate applications. 

For further details please refer to enclosed job description.

Qualifications :

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a communications role.

A commitment to continual personal development in a relevant discipline.

Additional Information :

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ Race Equality and DisAbility and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

Please note your application may be transferred to the Isle of Wight Applicant Tracking System (ATS) if you are selected for an interview

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time