Job summary
This post
offers the right candidate an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of NHS
Gloucestershire (Integrated Care Board) and across the One Gloucestershire
Integrated Care System (ICS) as an expert in the field of digital
communications (PR).
As an
experienced professional, you will play a key role in the development and
implementation of a best practice digital communications strategy and plan that
supports system priorities.
A highly organised individual, you will act as the lead for innovation in digital communications and professional advisor on targeted and integrated communication solutions.
Main duties of the job
As
well as developing, implementing and managing specific digital service
communication plans you will also lead innovative citizen led campaigns, shaped
by behavioural insight and underpinned by strong evaluation measures.
Other
essential duties include development and maintenance of the highest quality
corporate online and social media channels and production of associated digital
assets.
With
your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm, youll help to ensure that NHS
Gloucestershire and the ICS push the boundaries in use of communication
technologies and adopt innovative techniques and methods for reaching and
engaging identified audiences.
Working
within a dedicated communication service and alongside an ambitious digital
transformation team, you will promote the clear benefits, and encourage
increased use of, digital services.
A
leading light in raising the profile of the great working going on in
Gloucestershire, you will be influential in developing the systems growing
reputation for excellence in communication.
Applicants
will be educated to degree level or equivalent and possess excellent
communication skills, both written and oral. You will also possess a minimum of
three years experience working within communications or a related field e.g.
marketing, public relations or media.
To
arrange an informal discussion, please email Associate Director, Communication,
Anthony Dallimore: anthony.dallimore@nhs.net
About us
Our NHS Gloucestershire
Integrated Care Board (NHS Gloucestershire) is responsible for planning and
buying services to meet the health needs of local people. It also
brings partners together to ensure the countys NHS provides the best possible
care. Alongside our communities, we want to improve health, improve access to
high quality care and support when needed and make Gloucestershire a better
place for the future.
More information about our organisation can be found here: NHS Gloucestershire ICB (nhsglos.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working closely with the NHS Gloucestershire
(Integrated Care Board) Communications and Digital Transformation teams, Executive
and system communication leads, the post holder will lead the development of best
practice digital communication and campaign plans to support strategic priorities.
The post holder will work with the Associate Director,
Communication, the Associate Director, Digital Transformation and their teams and
lead programmes of work that are in line with organisational priorities and
objectives, are planned and managed effectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working closely with the NHS Gloucestershire
(Integrated Care Board) Communications and Digital Transformation teams, Executive
and system communication leads, the post holder will lead the development of best
practice digital communication and campaign plans to support strategic priorities.
The post holder will work with the Associate Director,
Communication, the Associate Director, Digital Transformation and their teams and
lead programmes of work that are in line with organisational priorities and
objectives, are planned and managed effectively.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Possess highly specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory, skills and experience
- Understanding of the public sector
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project.
Planning Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
- Experience of managing risks and reporting
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level
- Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes
Communication skills
Essential
- Experience of delivering high quality/successful and targeted communication projects and campaigns
- Confidence in presenting reports and updates to senior leaders/Project Boards
- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area e.g. communication, public relations, media, marketing
- Post-graduate degree or diploma in related field
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills
Autonomy
Essential
- Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Possess highly specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory, skills and experience
- Understanding of the public sector
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project.
Planning Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
- Experience of managing risks and reporting
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level
- Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes
Communication skills
Essential
- Experience of delivering high quality/successful and targeted communication projects and campaigns
- Confidence in presenting reports and updates to senior leaders/Project Boards
- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area e.g. communication, public relations, media, marketing
- Post-graduate degree or diploma in related field
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills
Autonomy
Essential
- Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
Address
Sanger House
5220 Valiant Court, Gloucester Business Park
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL3 4FE
Employer's website
https://www.nhsglos.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
