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Strategic Communications and Engagement Lead Jobs in Bradford, England, UK at NHS
Strategic Communications and Engagement Lead Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are on a mission to be the best NHS employer, where our people feel valued, engaged, and inspired. We’re looking for aStrategic Communications and Engagement Leadto help us tell our story, strengthen public confidence, and make an impact that resonates across our communities.
As our Strategic Communications and Engagement Lead, you’ll have a seat at the table with senior leaders, guiding the Trust’s strategy on communications, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement. From shaping how we respond to emergencies to ensuring our key messages connect withdiverseaudiences, yourleadershipwill play a pivotal role in building trust, transparency, andcollaboration.
Your challenges and opportunities:
Develop and execute an overarching communications and engagement strategy that aligns with our values and ambitions.
Lead the Trust’s response during emergencies, delivering clear and reassuring messaging to stakeholders and the public.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, from local communities and NHS partners to regulators and MPs.
Provide strategic advice to the executive team and board on high-profile communications and media handling.
Driveinnovativeengagement initiatives that reduce health inequalities and meet local needs.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We are one team
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.
Closing Date:09.02.25(this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencingW/c 10.02.25
Interview expected to take place week commencing24.02.25with a view to conduct the interview on the26.02.25
Person Specification Experience
Demonstrable experience of working as the most senior communications professional in an organisation or division
Skills
Excellent written and verbalcommunication skillsacross a range of formats, evidencing ability to write complex reports, briefing papers, business cases and strategy for Trust Board, and external agencies to exceptionally high standards.
Ability to effectively manage a budget.
Qualifications
Training to relevant degree level or equivalent plus training and/or experience in communications field to master’s level or equivalent.
Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations
Communications or Marketing qualification or equivalent experience
Postgraduate qualification in communications, public relations or marketing Application
Experience
Proven track recordof developing and delivering strategic communications, reputation management, and crisiscommunicationplans.
Strong media relations experience, including acting as a spokesperson.
Experience in managing stakeholder engagement at senior levels.
Experience of developing and implementing complex policies and strategies across large, highly complex organisations.
Experience of leading an organisation’s response to large and sustai…
Title: Strategic Communications and Engagement Lead
Company: NHS
Location: Bradford, England, UK
Category: Management, Marketing / Advertising / PR
