Job summary
As the Public Affairs officer, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across the communications Directorate, based in the fast past External Affairs team. The post holder will primarily provide and coordinate administrative services; including for example, preparing agendas and minutes, supporting the team with the management of projects, gathering information and arranging meetings as and when is necessary for the head of department, teams and the department. This role will lead on managing the team's CRM system, proactively preparing communications to stakeholders and ensuring distribution, assist in monitoring health related activity across the House of Commons and Lords, and lead on team evaluation and reporting. The post holder will have significant opportunities to be involved and develop experience in communications activity, stakeholder planning and briefing and political engagement.
Main duties of the job
As a Stakeholder and Public Affairs officer, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across the communications Directorate.
The post holder will primarily provide and coordinate administrative services; including for example, preparing agendas and minutes, supporting the team with the management of projects, gathering information and arranging meetings as and when is necessary for the head of department, teams and the department.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead on a range of administrative tasks to support the team
- Manage the teams CRM system, be responsible for proactively updating and amending data, and contact information.
- Prepare communication and distribution lists to Stakeholders and liaise with communications colleagues and policy teams as appropriate.
- Be responsible for creating, running, interpreting and analysing queries from the CRM
- Set up and manage a log of MPs interest in NHS England policy areas using a range of sources including Parliamentary Questions and House of Commons debates.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead on a range of administrative tasks to support the team
- Manage the teams CRM system, be responsible for proactively updating and amending data, and contact information.
- Prepare communication and distribution lists to Stakeholders and liaise with communications colleagues and policy teams as appropriate.
- Be responsible for creating, running, interpreting and analysing queries from the CRM
- Set up and manage a log of MPs interest in NHS England policy areas using a range of sources including Parliamentary Questions and House of Commons debates.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- oExcellent administrative skills and the ability to manage databases on behalf of the team and other colleagues
- oAbility and promote the reputation of NHS England in Parliament and with key stakeholder groups
- oKnowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis.
- oGood understanding of current healthcare policy and media environment and the implications for NHS England and our stakeholders
Skills Capabilities & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise
- Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters. Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills.
- Ability to work without supervision. Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others workloads to changing and often tight deadlines.
- Able to quickly understand complex health, social care, political and business issues and to use that understanding to develop effective approaches, providing advice to staff and colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- oExcellent administrative skills and the ability to manage databases on behalf of the team and other colleagues
- oAbility and promote the reputation of NHS England in Parliament and with key stakeholder groups
- oKnowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis.
- oGood understanding of current healthcare policy and media environment and the implications for NHS England and our stakeholders
Skills Capabilities & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise
- Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters. Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills.
- Ability to work without supervision. Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others workloads to changing and often tight deadlines.
- Able to quickly understand complex health, social care, political and business issues and to use that understanding to develop effective approaches, providing advice to staff and colleagues
