Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust's (GMMH) Communications and Marketing Department for a creative, dynamic marketing and communications assistant.
Reporting to the Deputy Marketing and Communications Manager your main duties will be to assist with internal communications, as well as planning and organising multi-channel marketing campaigns, events and projects and providing administrative support to the team
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Tuesday 7 May and shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview on Friday 17 May 2024.
Main duties of the job
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for abright, creative administrator to support our busy Marketing and Communications Team.
The Marketing and Communications Department has a vital role in showcasing our achievements and successes, as well as ensuring strong communications internally and with the press and media.
We are looking for someone to support our activities which includes weekly staff newsletters, campaigns and events, management of our online platforms (intranet, website and social media), branding, the production of Trust literature/merchandise and media management. It is also a public-facing role which advises people who contact the team to signpost them to get the help and advice they need.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- oTraining or experience in an office setting
Desirable
- A recognised qualification in office administration
Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable administrative experience
- oDemonstrable time management experience
- oExperience of supporting a team
- oAble to develop and work effectively to project plans
Desirable
- Experience of working in a NHS/Public sector environment.
- Experience of supporting the delivery of events
- Experience of working within a communications/marketing/PR team.
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of Microsoft Office - skills must include excellent proficiency of PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- oKnowledge of intranets and websites
- oKnowledge of the importance of confidentiality throughout the NHS
Desirable
- Knowledge of specific content management systems
- Understanding of the NHS
- Knowledge of working within brand guidelines
- Knowledge of printing and production techniques
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oGood written and oral abilities
- oExcellent customer service skills with colleagues and other staff
- oAbility to work to tight deadlines and 'get things done'
- oAbility to work on multiple projects at once - organisational skills
- oPlanning and time management skills
- oAble to work autonomously, self-manage and prioritise
Desirable
- Ability to design communication materials and presentations
- Ability to write for websites, newsletters, social media and press releases
Other requirements
Essential
- oAn ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- oUsed to working in a busy environment
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- oTraining or experience in an office setting
Desirable
- A recognised qualification in office administration
Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable administrative experience
- oDemonstrable time management experience
- oExperience of supporting a team
- oAble to develop and work effectively to project plans
Desirable
- Experience of working in a NHS/Public sector environment.
- Experience of supporting the delivery of events
- Experience of working within a communications/marketing/PR team.
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of Microsoft Office - skills must include excellent proficiency of PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- oKnowledge of intranets and websites
- oKnowledge of the importance of confidentiality throughout the NHS
Desirable
- Knowledge of specific content management systems
- Understanding of the NHS
- Knowledge of working within brand guidelines
- Knowledge of printing and production techniques
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oGood written and oral abilities
- oExcellent customer service skills with colleagues and other staff
- oAbility to work to tight deadlines and 'get things done'
- oAbility to work on multiple projects at once - organisational skills
- oPlanning and time management skills
- oAble to work autonomously, self-manage and prioritise
Desirable
- Ability to design communication materials and presentations
- Ability to write for websites, newsletters, social media and press releases
Other requirements
Essential
- oAn ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- oUsed to working in a busy environment
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).
