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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join East Cheshire NHS Trust's Communications team as Media and Communications Manager.

If you are passionate about effective, impactful and targeted communications and used to working within a fast-paced environment, then this is a great chance to expand your knowledge whilst making a difference with your skills and drive.

You will be responsible for ensuring that our internal and external stakeholders receive timely and relevant communications.

The post-holder will line manage the busy communications team and you will need to have proven team leadership experience, advanced communications and engagement skills and a keen eye for detail.

The role will also be expected to prioritise multiple and competing communications requests and work alongside colleagues at all levels across the Trust.

This is a fixed term 6 month contract/ secondment opportunity. If you are interested then please don't hesitate to contact Rachel Wallace, Deputy Director of Communications and Engagement Rachel.wallace11@nhs.net

This post is for an immediate start, subject to completion of pre-employment checks.

Closing date: 22nd December 2024
Interview date 24th December 2024 (please be available up to 1:00pm)

Main duties of the job

As Media and Communications Manager, the post holder will manage the communications and engagement team in delivering an effective and responsive service supporting leaders, managers and staff across East Cheshire NHS Trust. They will also deputise, as required, for the Deputy Director of Communications and Engagement.

The role is designed to combine subject matter expertise, technical skills and management skills to develop a strong service delivery.

The Media and Communications Manager will lead the communications team in delivering a creative and innovative communications and engagement strategy for our Trust. This strategy will respond to our business-as-usual communications requirements as well as driving momentum behind the communications and engagement campaigns for our key strategic Trust priorities. It will reflect our Trust values and ambitions of co-production, representation and partnership working.

Working for our organisation

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Degree level or Open University qualification or equivalent
Over 5 years' experience in PR, Marketing and or Communications and holds a Press and PR or CIM/ CIPR accreditation or NCTJ qualification or equivalent
Evidence of media and PR experience

Desirable criteria

PR, Marketing and/ or communications background
Evidence of continuing development

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Expertise in Public affairs and Media relations
Effective press relationships and knowledge of effective PR protocols
Experience of effective planning and writing of reactive PR statements for press and public affairs purposes
Wide Political knowledge of the healthcare system
Knowledge of key stakeholder groups and Stakeholder Engagement methodology
Wide PR and communications knowledge

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of the local Health and Social Care priorities
Press relationships and knowledge of effective PR strategies
Local knowledge
Working knowledge of voluntary organisations
Knowledge of the FOI Act
Knowledge of the principles of public engagement and public consultation

Skills

Essential criteria

Demonstrable report writing and PR writing skills
Competent in Microsoft Office Applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint and email.
Ability to gather, analyse and report upon a range of data and information
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to identify and promote positive news stories
Analytical/ Numerical skills
A good command of the English Language
Demonstrable training skills
Ability to identify new ways of working engaging key stakeholders
Ability to prioritise, plan and focus on deadlines
Proven ability to work with people from a range of organisations, levels and backgrounds
Ability to interpret complex documentation and provide appropriate feedback
Be a confident and effective team player
Excellent negotiating skills
Be able to work to tight and flexible time frames

Desirable criteria

Demonstrable presentation skills
Be able to work within tight budgets

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working in or closely with the media at all levels
Experience of working and communicating with a range of people at all levels
Experience of organisational communications - internal and external

Desirable criteria

Experience of media training and the ability to train others

Other Role Requirments

Essential criteria

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Please read the guidance for applicants and completing the application form documents prior to completing your application form (documents are located below).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

The Trust may close any advertised post before the stated closing date. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, regretfully you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

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Documents to download

Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 240.6KB)
East Cheshire NHS Trust Applicant Pack (PDF, 876.4KB)
Staff Benefits Brochure (PDF, 871.0KB)

Media and Communications Manager

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