Communications Officer

• Coordinate and produce the weekly BHT Bulletin and create clear, engaging and accessible content for the intranet and other internal channels.
• Proactively identify and develop stories about colleagues, patients, services and achievements for internal and external audiences.
• Research, write and edit content including news stories, press releases, website articles, case studies, briefings and campaign materials.
• Support media relations, including enquiries, interviews, filming, photography, media visits and launches.
• Create engaging social media and digital content, including copy, photography, graphics and short-form video.
• Support internal and external campaigns, events and colleague engagement activity.
• Build relationships across the Trust, identifying communications opportunities and turning complex information into clear, accessible content.
• Adapt content for different audiences and channels, ensuring it is accurate, inclusive and consistent with BHT standards.
• Monitor and evaluate communications activity to improve its reach and effectiveness.
• Support communications during operational issues and incidents, escalating sensitive matters appropriately.
• Ensure communications meet confidentiality, information governance, consent and accessibility requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, managing competing priorities effectively.

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and accessible content.
• Evidence of creating written or digital content, gained through employment, education, volunteering, placements or personal projects.
• Ability to understand information and adapt it for different audiences and channels.