The Communications team provides the full range of corporate internal and external communications, including creative and marketing services, stakeholder and media relations and internal communications for The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

Under the direction of the Senior Communications Manager, the successful candidate will provide general day-to-day communications and engagement advice and support, including leading internal and external campaigns that utilise a range of different channels for different audiences.

The postholder will be an excellent communicator with experience of running internal, external and digital communications across multiple channels and targeting diverse audiences. You will be technically proficient, with a thorough and up-to-date understanding of the roles of different platforms within an overall communications strategy.

Provide a high-standard communications service from start to completion for a wide range of internal and external communications to timescales, deadlines and within budgetary requirements under the guidance of the Senior Communications Manager.

Ensure that all information - from corporate information to news updates and positive messages – can easily flow through the organisation.

Take a proactive approach to communications and engagement, with regular horizon scanning to help the Communications team’s activities have the maximum impact and remain cutting-edge.

Supporting the Chief Communications Officer and wider Communications team in the development and execution of the Trust’s communications plan. This includes taking a project management role in developing strategies and action plans for key corporate priorities and programmes.

Lead and manage digital communications campaigns and projects across the Trust’s external website, internal website and all social media platforms.

Flexibility, creativity and collaboration skills are a must. The postholder will be expected to work with internal and external “customers” to understand their requirements, manage their expectations and deliver results in a busy communications service. Collaborating closely with diverse groups and individuals, the ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, strong diplomacy, influencing skills and self-confidence.

As part of the team, you will be responsible for ensuring that our day-to-day communications activity is delivered on time, to a high quality and with a creative mindset. You will work as part of the team to support a caring and learning culture that supports the service to be the best it can be and enables the Trust to deliver its values.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled job description.