Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring communications professional from an ethnic minority background to launch their career in communications by working in one of the busiest and highest-profile healthcare communications teams in the country.
This is either an entry-level post for someone who is interested in politics, the media, health policy, and in beginning their career in communications, or a more experienced individual who is looking to kickstart a new career.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be responsible for supporting the NHS Confederations external affairs team including how it engages with journalists, and how it lobbies and connects with government and national bodies to bring about changes in policy that will benefit the NHS.
About us
The NHS Confederation is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff. A place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of inclusive employment policies including family friendly policies and flexible working and we have range of channels to support staff from different backgrounds including our staff networks and a staff forum.
The NHS Confederation is committed to being a flexible employer. We understand the value and benefit to our employees being able to work flexibly and our agile working principles are designed to empower our people to work with optimal flexibility and minimal constraints to support a work life balance and take care of employee health and wellbeing.
You will receive an excellent benefits package, including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice schemes and travel season ticket loans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are passionate about politics, the media and the NHS, and would either like to begin your career in communications, or if you are looking to kickstart a new career in the profession, we would love to hear from you.
As our External Affairs Assistant you will:
- help us monitor the news and events in Parliament
- respond to media enquiries, publish content on our website and promote our work across our social media channels
- help to develop briefings and correspondence for parliamentarians and government officials
- carry out online research and make sure our contact lists are up to date so that we engage the right people in our work
About youWe would love to hear from you if you:
- have a keen interest in how the media works, what makes a good story, and in politics / current affairs
- are an excellent team player and also confident to work independently using initiative to complete tasks
- can prioritise and manage workload with tight deadlines
- have good communication skills and confident to deal with people at all levels
- can adopt a professional and values-based approach to how you work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are passionate about politics, the media and the NHS, and would either like to begin your career in communications, or if you are looking to kickstart a new career in the profession, we would love to hear from you.
As our External Affairs Assistant you will:
- help us monitor the news and events in Parliament
- respond to media enquiries, publish content on our website and promote our work across our social media channels
- help to develop briefings and correspondence for parliamentarians and government officials
- carry out online research and make sure our contact lists are up to date so that we engage the right people in our work
About youWe would love to hear from you if you:
- have a keen interest in how the media works, what makes a good story, and in politics / current affairs
- are an excellent team player and also confident to work independently using initiative to complete tasks
- can prioritise and manage workload with tight deadlines
- have good communication skills and confident to deal with people at all levels
- can adopt a professional and values-based approach to how you work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A keen interest in how the media works, what makes a good story, and in politics / current affairs
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to use initiative and work independently, when needed
- Ability to ensure deadlines are met
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral)
- A keen interest in the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in communications
- A good understanding of MS office tools particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A keen interest in how the media works, what makes a good story, and in politics / current affairs
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to use initiative and work independently, when needed
- Ability to ensure deadlines are met
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral)
- A keen interest in the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in communications
- A good understanding of MS office tools particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams.
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.