Marketing and Communications Lead
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Worcester, WR5 1JR
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced communications professional to join our team as Marketing and Communications Lead on a 12-month ...
As a versatile
communications professional, you will draw on expertise across media relations,
stakeholder engagement, copywriting and design to turn organisational
priorities into engaging communications that deliver measurable impact.
You will lead a
varied portfolio of campaigns and projects, ensuring communications activity
supports the Trust's strategic objectives, strengthens our reputation and
connects effectively with staff, patients and communities.
You will play a
key role in managing media enquiries and supporting the Trust's response to
incidents and emerging issues, working with colleagues and stakeholders to
develop timely, effective communications. Inclusion and accessibility will be
at the heart of your approach.
You will champion
communications that are accessible, audience-focused and responsive to the
needs of diverse communities, while role-modelling inclusive behaviours and
embedding these principles within the Trust's voice, brand and communications
activity.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound professional judgement and deliver high-quality communications in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to analyse highly complex and sensitive information.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of and use of new technologies, including social media and apps.
- Good understanding of the media landscape and is alert to issues in the media/society, and how they impact on audiences and campaign activities.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the inclusive and accessible communication, including the Accessible Information Standard and Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with senior managers on a wide range of communications digital engagement, media handling, proactive PR, marketing, campaigning, communications strategy and evaluation
- Experience of working collaboratively with key stakeholders to come to an agreed outcome
- Experience of developing media strategies and protocols
- Experience of delivering behaviour change campaigns and using data and insight for evaluation
- Experience of the commissioning process and working with suppliers
- Budget, resource planning and supplier management experience
- Experience of employing national policies in local communications
- Experience of engaging colleagues in developing their understanding of the business strategy and the part they play in its delivery
- Experience of achieving an effective balance between decisiveness and analysis recognising when an issue requires a more considered response or immediate confident decision
Desirable
- Experience of operating within a large, multi-site and complex organisation.
- Experience of handling reactive and proactive media relations, including responding to enquiries from regional and national news organisations and supporting the management of reputational issues.
- Experience of providing professional leadership, support and guidance to colleagues.
- Experience of leading marketing and communications projects, including campaign planning, stakeholder engagement, content development and evaluation
Additional Criteria
Essential
- I understand the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant subject area or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of relevant academic study/ relevant professional courses. For example, strategic communications or leadership
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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