Communication/Marketing and PR Assistant
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Bournemouth, BH7 7DWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
23 October 2026
4 days leftJob description
The purpose of this role is to support and assist in the implementation of the marketing and PR plan for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity to su...
- To work as directed by the Senior Communications/Marketing and PR Officer, managing own workload relating to marketing and PR activity for the Charity.
- To at all times; act as a role model, representing the vision and values of the Trust.
- Tomaintain effective working relationships with other members of the Fundraising Team, Communications Team, Finance and Business Intelligence Directorate, Clinical Management Teams, Fund Holders, and other Trust staff, actively responding to their needs and supporting them to raise and utilise charitable donations for the benefit of patients and staff.
- To support and assist in the implementation of the marketing and PR plan for University Hospitals Dorset Charityto support the income generation objectives as described in the Fundraising Strategy.
- Generate creative, engaging andwell written content for all digital communications including the charity website, social media accounts on Facebook, LinkedIn etc., and email marketing. With responsibility for the day-to-day editing and maintenance of all digital channels ensuring that content is regularly reviewed and updated and to provide reports on their performance.
- Support the production and creation of regular internal communications, ensuring all stakeholders including staff and volunteers are kept aware of fundraising news.
- Produce engaging relevant copy for communications, case studies and press releases and issue as required.
- Respond to media enquiries, redirecting them as appropriate and providing further information as necessary.
- Help maintain excellent relationships with media contacts to ensure maximisation of support for the Hospital Charity.
- Maintain a comprehensive photo library for the Charity Team.
- Support with the production of professional marketing publicity, literature and materials, designing materials and liaising with external suppliers to obtain competitive quotes for design and print services.
- Ensure the branding for University Hospital Dorset NHS Charity and its sub brands are consistent across all marketing collateral, promoting effective use of the Charity's identity both internally and externally.
- To liaise with the Trust's Film Production Officer to produce short films for promotional use.
- To arrange meetings and keep records of such, follow up actions and marketing and PR activity.
- Provide web and social media training whererequired.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying
Qualifications
Essential: - Education to diploma level, NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications or experience
Desirable: - Degree in Marketing or similar
Experience
Essential: - Demonstrable and relevant experience in regard to a marketing, PR or communications role; - Writing copy for and issuing press releases and case studies
Desirable: - Experience of website CMS; - Designing marketing materials
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to construct clear, grammatically correct letters, marketing copy, press releases and reports and to proof read for others
- Good organisational skills with ability to juggle a number of tasks
Desirable: - Experience of using a Mac with knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (lnDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Knowledge
Essential: - Demonstrable knowledge of marketing techniques and procedures; - Demonstrable knowledge of public relations techniques
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential: - Good time management, ability to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines
Desirable: - Good communicator; verbal and written
Personal Attributes
Essential: - Ability to work on own initiative, independently and as part of a team; - Ability to manage several projects simultaneously , meeting deadlines as required
Desirable: - Creative flair and thinker with an attention to detail; - Works well under pressure
Language Requirement
Essential: - Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
How to apply
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First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
9 October 2026
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