Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Full-time · Entry Level

1,001-5,000 Employees · Staffing And Recruiting

Actively Recruiting

About The Job-

Cordant People Are Currently Recruiting On Behalf Of Bradford Nhs Trust For A Communication Officer To Support The Communications Department.

£14.33 P/H

Full Time, 37.5 Hours Per Week

Temp - Up To 2 Months

Purpose

The Communications Team Provides Internal And External Communications And Marketing Services For The Trust.

Duties

Lead, Plan And Implement Creative Communications Plans For Campaigns And Specific Projects.

Manage Specific Projects As Delegated By The Head Of Communications And Support The Head Of Communications Or Other Members Of Trust Staff As Required.

Manage Press Conferences, Photocalls And Pr During Visits.

Work With Trust Staff And External Designers, Photographers Or Agencies On The Commissioning And Production Of Publications And Communications Materials On Time And Within Agreed Budgets.

Enhance And Protect The Reputation Of The Trust Through Effective And Timely Communications Activity Targeted At A Large Range Of Internal And External Audiences.

Commission, Write, Edit, Proofread, Coordinate Complex External Publications, Leaflets And Advice Documents; Help Write Press Releases, Articles; Oversee Print And Distribution.

Help Colleagues Respond To Media Enquiries, Brief Journalists, Manage Press Conferences, Photo Calls And The Media On-site During Visits When Necessary.

Provide Communications Advice To Managers, Staff And Committees.

Assist In The Development Of Effective Plans To Manage, Monitor And Deliver Projects To Challenging Timescales And Budget.

Play An Active Role In The Trust’s Communications / Media Management In The Event Of A Major

Help To Research, Write, Edit, Proof Read And Coordinate Core Internal Communications Mechanisms Including Trust Today, Gp Bulletin And Let’s Talk Magazine. This Will Require The Post Holder To Proactively Seek Out And Communicate Corporate Messages At A Senior Level And Engage Staff In Identifying ‘Good News’ Stories. Incident And In Emergency Planning.

Ensure Successful Completion Of These Internal Publications Within Tight Deadlines.

Ensure The Website Is Maintained With Current Information To Represent The Corporate Functions Of The Trust.

Monitor Press Coverage And Provide An In-house Press Cuttings Service And A Weekly Media Summary Update To The Board Of Directors And Senior Managers In The Trust.

Process Any Media Enquiries In Line With The Trust Media Policy, Noting Relevant Information So That Colleagues Can Respond Quickly And Effectively, Escalating Quickly Where These Are Urgent.

Escort Members Of The Media When On Site.

Work Constructively With Partner Organisations Communications Teams To Ensure Constructive And Cost Effective Communication Campaigns In Relation To Joint Projects Or Initiatives.

The Post Holder Will Be Expected To Work Independently Under Their Own Initiative And Act As Lead Specialist For Some Communications Campaigns.

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