Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Communications Officer

The closing date is 25 September 2025

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The post holder will form part of a small team which will manage and oversee all aspects of the Charity's communication function and strategy. The role includes general communications duties as part of the team that will encompass external and digital communications as well as specific responsibilities for media liaison and management, promoting healthcare services, influencing behaviour and developing and implementing public awareness, charity impact and fundraising campaigns.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will implement a digital communications strategy for developing the charity's digital communications capability in order to follow the charity's strategic direction and meet stakeholder needs.

The post holder will be required to develop and maintain excellent relationships with the charity's stakeholders and will need highly developed negotiating and influencing skills in order to ensure high performance with limited resources.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC594-0825-A

Job locations

Carlton Court

St Asaph Business Park

Bodelwyddan

LL17 0LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • Degree or industry qualification in communications related field (communications, public relations, journalism, multimedia)
  • Relevant postgraduate qualification e.g. digital communications and/or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant PR or digital Communications experience
  • Proven experience of working in the communications function of a large complex organisation. Experience of dealing with a variety of professionals and staff at different levels
  • Experience of the delivery of digital communications policies and strategies. Demonstrable experience of using a web content management system

Desirable

  • Experience of digital communications in the public sector

Other

Essential

  • Ability to Travel to meet requirements of the role
Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • Degree or industry qualification in communications related field (communications, public relations, journalism, multimedia)
  • Relevant postgraduate qualification e.g. digital communications and/or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant PR or digital Communications experience
  • Proven experience of working in the communications function of a large complex organisation. Experience of dealing with a variety of professionals and staff at different levels
  • Experience of the delivery of digital communications policies and strategies. Demonstrable experience of using a web content management system

Desirable

  • Experience of digital communications in the public sector

Other

Essential

  • Ability to Travel to meet requirements of the role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Carlton Court

St Asaph Business Park

Bodelwyddan

LL17 0LJ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Carlton Court

St Asaph Business Park

Bodelwyddan

LL17 0LJ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Executive Assistant

Natalie Morrice-Evans

Natalie.Morrice-Evans@wales.nhs.uk

03000854618

Details

Date posted

11 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC594-0825-A

Job locations

Carlton Court

St Asaph Business Park

Bodelwyddan

LL17 0LJ


Supporting documents

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