Communications and Engagement Manager

Job summary

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is on a journey of improvement with a clear vision - we want to become safer, kinder and better for our service users, families, carers and our staff.

Communications and engagement is a vital part of this important journey. We want to make sure that our service users, families, carers, stakeholders and partner organisations know what we are doing, why we are doing things and the outcome - how we are improving outcomes and experiences.

We are looking for someone who has experience of working with a range of stakeholders and the media. The successful candidate will feel confident in developing and delivering engaging campaigns as the Trust delivers against its strategic objectives.

You would be responsible for continuously seeking to improve the channels through which we engage our audiences. As well as being able to write clearly and accurately, you will have the skills to film, produce and edit videos.

You will have at least five years' experience or training in communications up to degree level. Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust has bases in Norwich and Ipswich, and successful candidates will be able to travel across the two counties.

For further information about this new post, please email emily.arbon@nsft.nhs.uk (Emily Arbon, Deputy Director of Communications and Engagement)

View the job description for further details about this exciting opportunity.

Main duties of the job

Communications and engagement is a vital part of this important journey. We want to make sure that our service users, families, carers, stakeholders and partner organisations know what we are doing, why we are doing things and the outcome - how we are improvingoutcomes and experiences.

Working in our communications and engagement team is undoubtably a rewarding and fulfilling experience. It's a team where people support each other for who they are and the unique and valuable contributions they bring to the team.

About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2BF

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2BF

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

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