Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Communication Lead to join the Community Mental Health Transformation Programme. The role of Communication Lead will be pivotal in supporting senior leads across Birmingham and Solihull (BSOL) deliver a revolutionary programme of change. Working within Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust and with Partners Forward Thinking Birmingham (part of the Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital) the individual will work to engage with our key partners and stakeholders including service users in the delivery of a strategic communication and engagement plan to support the implementation of the overall Community Mental Health Transformation Programme. The individual will work closely with Project Leads and stakeholder as part or a programme team to lead on all aspects of communication, marketing and engagement.
This is a FTC position for 18months
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work directly to the programme lead and work alongside the programme SRO;s in delivering a comprehensive Communications, Marketing and Engagement plan.
As a senior member of the programme team, the post holder will be required to develop links with all stakeholders ensuring that communication and marketing plans support and enhance the delivery of the programme and ensure strong links with stakeholders across BSol.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, which inspire, motivate and influence colleagues at all levels win hearts and minds and have the drive and determination to succeed and innovate in an ever changing environment. They will be required to deliver to tight deadlines as well as understand some of the sensitivities in relation to the information that they manage and communicate as part of working at scale.
Any applicants interested in this role as a secondment opportunity must have the permission of their line manager.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- First degree or equivalent in media studies, public relations, journalism, marketing or related subject.
- Considerable senior experience in marketing / communications / public relations work.
- Proven ability in developing and implementing effective communication strategies.
- A high level of interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact, persuade and influence effectively across the healthcare economy at director level and throughout different functions and disciplines at all levels.
- Able to work effectively under high levels of pressure and manage the pressures exerted on the corporate communication department. To deliver within tight timescales and manage competing pressures from different organisational functions.
- Is able to influence and lead on internal and external communications of a highly sensitive and/or contentious nature where applicable.
- Create the operational framework for the strategic direction of media and public relations and marketing activity on behalf of the Trust, setting out clear long term business plans.
- Experience of using design programmes including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Canva.
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional body is also desirable - ie CIM or CIPR.
- Experience of working in the Mental Health Sector
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- First degree or equivalent in media studies, public relations, journalism, marketing or related subject.
- Considerable senior experience in marketing / communications / public relations work.
- Proven ability in developing and implementing effective communication strategies.
- A high level of interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact, persuade and influence effectively across the healthcare economy at director level and throughout different functions and disciplines at all levels.
- Able to work effectively under high levels of pressure and manage the pressures exerted on the corporate communication department. To deliver within tight timescales and manage competing pressures from different organisational functions.
- Is able to influence and lead on internal and external communications of a highly sensitive and/or contentious nature where applicable.
- Create the operational framework for the strategic direction of media and public relations and marketing activity on behalf of the Trust, setting out clear long term business plans.
- Experience of using design programmes including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Canva.
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional body is also desirable - ie CIM or CIPR.
- Experience of working in the Mental Health Sector
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
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).
