Project Communications Manager (internal)

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Reporting to the senior internal communications manager, this role will play a key role in supporting and shaping internal communications for the organisation, ensuring that our 2,500+ staff across a network of 21 sites in and around London and the United Arab Emirates understand the organisation's vision, their role within it and to support them to feel focused and valued.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

A strategic understanding of the organisation and how internal communications can support key priorities
Leading on internal communications for key strategic projects, developing plans that fit with and complement other priorities/projects across Moorfields
Developing internal communications plans for a range of projects, initiatives and campaigns and help/oversee their implementation
Advising stakeholders and be a spokesperson for internal communications
Regularly measuring the effectiveness of internal communications messages and channels and make recommendations to review and amend the communications strategy and tactics as appropriate
Ensuring staff, governors, colleagues at Moorfields Eye Charity, Friends of Moorfields and contractors are kept informed of organisational developments, issues and direction and have proven mechanisms for providing feedback to the trust's leadership
Supporting the management of internal communications channels, including the intranet, working with the chief executive and other members of the executive team on all staff emails/cascades, live events, and supporting the writing/editing of Moorfields news (the weekly staff e-bulletin); and drafting/editing key internal presentations
Providing communications advice on strategic projects

About us

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
Free 24/7 independent counselling service
Learning and development opportunities
Easy and quick transport links
A range of attractive benefits and discounts
Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
Free Pilates classes
Full support and training to develop your skills
Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Date posted

29 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DC-3598

Job locations

City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will:

Ensure our values of equity, excellence and kindness are at the heart of internal communications

Support the delivery of the internal communications objectives set out in the trusts communications strategy, using traditional and digital channels to ensure that all staff, regardless of role, feel connected and that they have a voice

Lead on internal communications for key strategic projects such as EDI, EPR, and other key areas of work

Be able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including senior leaders

Be able to translate our organisational strategy in a way that all staff resonate with and understand

Support the delivery of the communications strategy

Be a proactive self-starter, and be able to confidently own, develop, deliver, and report on communications plans

Be a spokesperson for internal communications

Ensure internal communications is represented on strategic project groups and boards that youre involved in, so the role of internal communications and the benefits it offers is widely understood

Develop good working relationships across Moorfields and confidently advise on key internal communications projects

Work effectively within a dynamic team, motivating others

Ensure there is a professional, responsive, efficient and friendly service to members of staff contacting the team for internal communications support

You will be encouraged and supported to improve your knowledge, skills and abilities to help you progress in your career

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will:

Ensure our values of equity, excellence and kindness are at the heart of internal communications

Lead on internal communications for key strategic projects such as EDI, EPR, and other key areas of work

Be able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including senior leaders

Be able to translate our organisational strategy in a way that all staff resonate with and understand

Support the delivery of the communications strategy

Be a proactive self-starter, and be able to confidently own, develop, deliver, and report on communications plans

Be a spokesperson for internal communications

Ensure internal communications is represented on strategic project groups and boards that youre involved in, so the role of internal communications and the benefits it offers is widely understood

Develop good working relationships across Moorfields and confidently advise on key internal communications projects

Work effectively within a dynamic team, motivating others

Ensure there is a professional, responsive, efficient and friendly service to members of staff contacting the team for internal communications support

You will be encouraged and supported to improve your knowledge, skills and abilities to help you progress in your career

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Desirable

Continuous professional development in communications/PR

Managing projects

Essential

Managing strategic project communications

Desirable

Proven organisational and project management

Ways of working

Essential

Model our values of equity, excellence, and kindness at all times

Desirable

Instill a desire to succeed in others and foster a positive approach to challenges

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Desirable

Continuous professional development in communications/PR

Managing projects

Essential

Managing strategic project communications

Desirable

Proven organisational and project management

Ways of working

Essential

Model our values of equity, excellence, and kindness at all times

Desirable

Instill a desire to succeed in others and foster a positive approach to challenges

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.