Job summary
Would you like your next career move to be one that makes a difference to people's lives?
By joining our award-winning Communications and Engagement Team, you will beplanning and managing the provision of high quality, creative social marketing campaigns to customers.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality campaigns, managing activity against agreed budgets, working with key partners and fellow specialist colleagues to produce impactful results. Your time and project management skills will be outstanding, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and provide excellent service and advice to our clients.
You will be a superb communicator and possess the ability to maintain good internal and external relationships, including key partners.
This is a varied and fast-paced role and an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the NHS.
About us
Our Communications and Engagement Team is part of a unique collaboration between NHS Arden & GEM CSU and NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU. As such you will be working amongst the best of the NHS' communications and engagement professionals, providing support and leading on projects for our many, varied clients across the country.
Arden & GEM has achieved the prestigious Investors in People Gold Award for 'We invest in people' and 'We invest in wellbeing' and are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to contribute and share their ideas.
We reward the hard work and commitment of our people with the following benefits:
- A competitive salary with annual pay reviews
- A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies, including enhanced parental leave and pay
- A wide range of in-house and external learning and development opportunities
- Access to salary sacrifice and discount schemes
- Access to employee assistance and occupational health services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download the job description to understand the main responsibilities of the role in more detail.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download the job description to understand the main responsibilities of the role in more detail.
Person Specification
Educational/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant postgraduate qualification to Masters Level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Project management training or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Account management training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in a marketing or social marketing role
- Experience in planning, implementing and measuring complex and successful social marketing campaigns
- Experience of writing creative briefs and working with design teams
- Experience of working with people at all levels
Desirable
- Experience of working with the media
- Experience of commissioning advertising space
- Strong track record of delivering PPI and engagement exercises
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written/ verbal skills
- Ability to write plain language and translate complex text / issues into clear language
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to maintain good working relationships both internally and externally
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of communications management / public relations and PPI
- Excellent understanding of social marketing and behaviour change techniques
- Understanding of research techniques and data analysis methodology for health needs assessment
- Knowledge of the Health and Social Care Act 2013
Desirable
- Knowledge of the local population and its health and wellbeing
Person Specification
Educational/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant postgraduate qualification to Masters Level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Project management training or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Account management training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in a marketing or social marketing role
- Experience in planning, implementing and measuring complex and successful social marketing campaigns
- Experience of writing creative briefs and working with design teams
- Experience of working with people at all levels
Desirable
- Experience of working with the media
- Experience of commissioning advertising space
- Strong track record of delivering PPI and engagement exercises
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written/ verbal skills
- Ability to write plain language and translate complex text / issues into clear language
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to maintain good working relationships both internally and externally
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of communications management / public relations and PPI
- Excellent understanding of social marketing and behaviour change techniques
- Understanding of research techniques and data analysis methodology for health needs assessment
- Knowledge of the Health and Social Care Act 2013
Desirable
- Knowledge of the local population and its health and wellbeing
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).
