Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Marketing and Communications Officer to cover a period of maternity leave within the team until 31st December 2023. This role is a home based role.
The post holder will be responsible for
- Creating and implementing a Marketing and Communications strategy for MPFT sexual health services Share key messages with service users via a variety of channels
- Graphic design for promotional materials
- Working in partnership with LA comms teams re sexual health key messages, local and national campaigns
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the development and implementation of a complex and comprehensive portfolio of marketing projects and campaigns to support the implementation of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) Sexual Health Services strategic and operational marketing plan.
To deliver a programme of communications to a range of target audiences internally and externally including effective messages, using a variety of techniques including social media and other emerging communications technology and internet marketing.
About us
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.
We pride ourselves on the services provided to support with the well-being of all of our employees both physically and mentally and offer counselling support and lifestyle information. Opportunities for flexible working are also available depending on the role.
We encourage career development provided by in house training programs and coaching support.
Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and in context of our objective aligned to the growth of diversity across the workforce; we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist the Service Managers in the planning, design and production of reports.
- To act as brand champion for the trust ensuring the brand is used in the correct way, providing updates when appropriate and policing the use of the brand internally and externally.
- Support the management of the budget allocated for communications and engagement activity, ensuring allocations are not exceeded and procurement policies are adhered to.
- Identify and produce positive news about the services for local, regional and national media and other key stakeholders.
- To work with external agencies to plan mixed media campaigns to meet key performance indicators.
- To take responsibility for the production of marketing materials, including leaflets, posters, flyers, newsletters and e-newsletters and on-line materials including writing and proofreading copy, liaising with designers and printers and overseeing advertising, public relations, organising events and product development within the marketing function.
- To provide comprehensive consultation and engagement to support the Sexual Health Teams and the wider health economy.
- The post holder will be responsible for the creation, development and implementation of a wide range of consultations encompassing numerous services and analysis of a range of personal behaviours, trends and attitudes.
- To maintain an up to date knowledge of current marketing, communication and engagement methods and implement this at local level.
- To design and develop print material, overseeing production.
- To support the service to capitalise on the website, social media and emerging technology across a range of appropriate campaigns. Drive forward web initiatives by promoting appropriate us of social media and e-marketing.
- Work with a range of external stakeholders to help maintain positive working relationships and implement joint working on communications where appropriate.
- To produce analytical reports as required by the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist the Service Managers in the planning, design and production of reports.
- To act as brand champion for the trust ensuring the brand is used in the correct way, providing updates when appropriate and policing the use of the brand internally and externally.
- Support the management of the budget allocated for communications and engagement activity, ensuring allocations are not exceeded and procurement policies are adhered to.
- Identify and produce positive news about the services for local, regional and national media and other key stakeholders.
- To work with external agencies to plan mixed media campaigns to meet key performance indicators.
- To take responsibility for the production of marketing materials, including leaflets, posters, flyers, newsletters and e-newsletters and on-line materials including writing and proofreading copy, liaising with designers and printers and overseeing advertising, public relations, organising events and product development within the marketing function.
- To provide comprehensive consultation and engagement to support the Sexual Health Teams and the wider health economy.
- The post holder will be responsible for the creation, development and implementation of a wide range of consultations encompassing numerous services and analysis of a range of personal behaviours, trends and attitudes.
- To maintain an up to date knowledge of current marketing, communication and engagement methods and implement this at local level.
- To design and develop print material, overseeing production.
- To support the service to capitalise on the website, social media and emerging technology across a range of appropriate campaigns. Drive forward web initiatives by promoting appropriate us of social media and e-marketing.
- Work with a range of external stakeholders to help maintain positive working relationships and implement joint working on communications where appropriate.
- To produce analytical reports as required by the service.
Person Specification
Degree or appropriate qualification in relevant field
Essential
- Degree or appropriate qualification in relevant field
Person Specification
Degree or appropriate qualification in relevant field
Essential
- Degree or appropriate qualification in relevant field
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).
