Job summary
This is a great opportunity for someone who is wanting a career in communications as they will support the planning and delivery of internal and external communications at the Trust.
It is a busy organisation and no two days are the same, which means communication activity is varied, dynamic and provides lots of opportunity to be creative.
From social media campaigns through to sourcing stories for internal newsletters through to assisting the delivery of events, the Communications Assistant is involved in a wide range of communications.
The Communications Assistant
Main duties of the job
This is a junior communications role that will support day-to-day activity in the communications team.
This will include the production of press releases, internal and external newsletters, posters and presentations, social media activity, arranging meetings and events, and distribution of communications.
The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team to communicate with and secure the engagement of the local community, stakeholders and the colleagues at ELHT.
About us
The Trust's Communications Team forms part of a wider blended team with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. This provides a unique and progressive take with multiple joint posts.
Teams work closely together across both Trusts supporting around 15,000 colleagues and a wider population of almost 900,000 people.
Our joint approach enables us to remove duplication, create greater capacity and maximise on our skill sets to concentrate on what really makes a difference.
We are friendly, supportive and ambitious, setting high standards and encouraging each other to try new things, learn and grow every day. What this creates is an environment to be big, bold and brave, with the potential to be involved in new and exciting opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the communications team in the delivery of an effective communications service by commissioning, writing and co-ordinating compelling Trust related articles for use in internal and external publications, social media and web platforms.
- Support the communications press office function by maintain an accurate record of all media enquiries ensuring they are logged, answered or referred on.
- Draft press releases and non-contentious statements for authorisation by Head of Communications.
- Maintain the photo library and consent forms.
- Ensure that corporate information is kept up to date on the intranet and website.
- Be responsible for sourcing and creating new social media content that promotes the Trust and its events, creating captivating campaigns.
- Produce media and social media reports for informing the Board of activity (proactive and reactive) on a monthly basis.
- Facilitate individual communications campaign plans and co-ordinate a range of support communications activities such as internal and external communications.
- Plan, organise and promote key communications events such as awareness days. Develop case studies which can be used in newsletters, press releases, website and social media platforms.
- Undertake photography/video recording for events, for specific publications and for the website and social media.
- Undertake surveys or audits, as necessary to own work e.g. campaign evaluation, internal communications surveys.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the communications team in the delivery of an effective communications service by commissioning, writing and co-ordinating compelling Trust related articles for use in internal and external publications, social media and web platforms.
- Support the communications press office function by maintain an accurate record of all media enquiries ensuring they are logged, answered or referred on.
- Draft press releases and non-contentious statements for authorisation by Head of Communications.
- Maintain the photo library and consent forms.
- Ensure that corporate information is kept up to date on the intranet and website.
- Be responsible for sourcing and creating new social media content that promotes the Trust and its events, creating captivating campaigns.
- Produce media and social media reports for informing the Board of activity (proactive and reactive) on a monthly basis.
- Facilitate individual communications campaign plans and co-ordinate a range of support communications activities such as internal and external communications.
- Plan, organise and promote key communications events such as awareness days. Develop case studies which can be used in newsletters, press releases, website and social media platforms.
- Undertake photography/video recording for events, for specific publications and for the website and social media.
- Undertake surveys or audits, as necessary to own work e.g. campaign evaluation, internal communications surveys.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to diploma level or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree in journalism or communications related field
Experience
Essential
- Worked within a corporate communications environment
- Media and PR experience
- Experience of managing online communities and social media campaigns
- Experience of writing engaging copy for different audiences
- Video creation and editing experience
- Experience of editing website content through a content management system (CMS)
Desirable
- Experience of event planning
- Experience in website development/ design/content management
Other
Essential
- Access to a Vehicle to enable the applicant to travel through the local area to meet the needs of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to diploma level or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree in journalism or communications related field
Experience
Essential
- Worked within a corporate communications environment
- Media and PR experience
- Experience of managing online communities and social media campaigns
- Experience of writing engaging copy for different audiences
- Video creation and editing experience
- Experience of editing website content through a content management system (CMS)
Desirable
- Experience of event planning
- Experience in website development/ design/content management
Other
Essential
- Access to a Vehicle to enable the applicant to travel through the local area to meet the needs of the post
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
