Senior Media and PR Officer

• To support the Communications team to deliver high quality, evaluated communications to recruit new donors and showcase the work of NHSBT.
• To deliver proactive communications handling national and local announcements, ethnic minority focussed media and consumer media coverage.
• And reactive media handling call handling / rebuttal and media monitoring.
• To work with colleagues across the organisation to source stories and information and with colleagues across the communications mix including marketing, public affairs and internal communications - to deliver joined up and effective communications plans.
• To build influential relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
• To use free media and no cost/low-cost PR to recruit new donors and identify new trends and channels to reach our target audiences.

• Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

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Essential

• Degree plus post graduate diploma or equivalent experience in marketing/communications or similar field.
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).

Essential

• IT Literacy (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Demonstrable experience of producing high-quality communications plans.
• Advanced keyboard skills with ability to deliver extremely high levels of accuracy.
• Demonstrable experience of producing high-quality communications plans.
• Experience of developing and delivering internal communications programmes using a wide range of channels and media.
• Understanding of and respect for donor/patient confidentiality.