Communications Lead
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Marketing
- Location
- England,London
- Salary
- £43000 - £54000 per annum
- Posted
- 04 Feb 2019
- Closes
- 04 Mar 2019
- Ref
- 13989158/001
- Contact
- Isabella Cardy
- Job Discipline
- PR & Media
- Experience Level
- Manager
- Sectors
- Public Sector
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time

Client Details
A leading NHS Trust based in West London
Description
* Develop and manage a comprehensive and dynamic communications strategy and action plan for the trust
* Manage internal communications across the full range of communications activities and facilitate close working and information sharing between the communication teams
* Source and share appropriate content for internal publications, briefings, events and (internal) digital media.
* Chair Collaboration communications steering group meetings.
* Advise medical directors on organisation-wide communications activities, recognising that any approach will need to be tailored for each individual organisation.
* In conjunction with communications directors, provide strategic communications advice to the programme team and senior leaders on internal and external stakeholder engagement activities.
* Ensure appropriate and consistent stakeholder communications are delivered at all times.
* Manage the planning, implementation and budget for the trust's communications strategy and functions.
* Lead the communications strategy around the development of the Strategic and Full Business Cases
Profile
* Substantial experience of working in public relations or a communications environment, preferably within an NHS, Academic or Research setting
* Demonstrable experience of developing story and campaign ideas
* Familiar with the principles of web usability and accessibility
* Senior level management experience within a complex organisation
* Significant influencing and persuasion skills
* Proven experience of creating opportunities and working collaboratively with internal and external partners
* Significant experience of leading and managing staff
* Experience of programme development and subsequent implementation
* Experience of managing a budget
* Able to work with ambiguity in a changing environment
Job Offer
- 12 month contract
- Band 8a role
-Focused and hardworking team