Senior Communications Officer
NHS Confederation
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Job summary
As the Senior Communications Officer you will be responsible for supporting the Observatory's overall communications strategy and will help us further engage all aspects of media and public relations work with our key stakeholders and steering groups.
This role will include participation in an on-call media rota, leading on social media, drafting a range of communications materials, managing media requests and interview opportunities, briefing appropriate Observatory staff, as well as overseeing the drafting of case studies and updating a rolling calendar/media grid of regular announcements.
Main duties of the job
You will provide Social Media, Media Relations and PR support, this will include:
- Acting as a point of contact for the media and manage and log a wide range of media enquiries
- Leading on Social Media using Twitter, LinkedIn and other digital platforms including Dotdigital
- Assisting with using content management systems to upload media enquiries to database and content and images for the Observatory website
- Drafting communications materials including press releases and internal copy for Subscriber and Board newsletters
- Liaising closely with the Assistant Director of Communications and Media to produce concise and timely media statements, summaries and press release announcements
- Supporting event and stakeholder visits, liaising with staff and managing media and photographers on site
About us
The NHS Confederation is the membership organisation that brings together, supports and speaks for the whole healthcare system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
NHS England has funded an independent Race and Health Observatory and has commissioned the NHS Confederation to host the Observatory in its initial stages. The Observatory's role is to address the long-standing inequalities facing Black, Asian and ethnic minority patients, communities, and the healthcare workforce.
Date posted
05 July 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£33,284 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
NHS1002366
Job locations
2nd Floor
18 Smith Square
London
Westminster
SW1P 3HZ
2 Brewery Wharf
Kendall Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS10 1JR
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Confederation
Address
2nd Floor
18 Smith Square
London
Westminster
SW1P 3HZ