Head of Digital Communications and Engagement
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Camberley, GU16 7UJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£59,798 to £67,020
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
Lead Communications That Make a Difference Are you an experienced communications leader looking for an opportunity to shape the reputation, voice and ...
- Leading complex, multi-channel communications and engagement campaigns from planning through to evaluation.
- Providing trusted strategic communications advice to divisional and programme leaders.
- Supporting the Trust's response to high-profile issues, significant incidents and reputational challenges.
- Driving evidence-based communications through insight, measurement and audience understanding.
- Developing communications professionals and fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration.
- Helping shape the future direction of communications and engagement across the organisation
For a comprehensive list of tasks and responsibilities associated with this role please refer to the job description/person specification.
At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.
We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.
Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.
Qualifications
Essential: - Post-graduate qualification or professional diploma in communications, public relations, engagement or a related discipline.
Desirable: - Professional body membership and/or accreditation (e.g. CIPR, PRCA or equivalent).
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior experience delivering communications and engagement in a complex, multi-stakeholder organisation.
- Demonstrable experience leading and owning complex, multi-channel communications and engagement campaigns or programmes, with accountability for outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience contributing to crisis or issues management communications, including drafting holding positions and managing fast-moving situations.
- Experience managing and developing others, with evidence of building team capability and professional standards.
- Experience using data and audience insight to inform planning and evaluate impact.
Desirable
- NHS, public sector or similarly regulated communications environment experience.
- Experience commissioning and managing external communications or creative support.
- Experience delivering communications to support organisational change, staff engagement or culture development.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Strong practitioner skills across the core communications disciplines: writing, media relations, stakeholder engagement and campaign planning.
- Confident user of data and insight to set objectives, track performance and make evidence-based decisions.
- Sound understanding of digital communications channels, content formats and audience behaviour.
- Experience with social media management, digital content production or channel analytics.
Desirable
- Understanding of behaviour change methodologies and their application in communications planning.
- Familiarity with NHS communications frameworks, regulatory environment or public sector accountability structures.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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