Employer: Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: East Surrey Hospital
Town: Redhill
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum plus high cost allowances
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 25/03/2025 23:59
Interview date: 07/04/2025
Digital Communications Manager
NHS AfC: Band 6
We want to give you the best possible experience in the next stage of your career.
We always strive to be the best place to work and to be cared for.
* We have been named the 2021 Acute NHS Trust of the Year, in the annual Health Service (HSJ) Journal Awards.
* The Trust is 6th highest rated Trust in the South East and was still in the top 25% nationally for recommended places to work.
* We are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
* We pride ourselves on supporting you to thrive in your existing role and to develop your career with us.
Benefits to working with us
* Great training and education, including preceptorship and CPD (up to £1,000 individual CPD funding available for nurses, midwives and AHPs).
* At least 35 days leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
* A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands.
* Excellent rail and bus links.
About us
* We are a major local employer, with a diverse workforce of c5,000 providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 535,000.
* We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon.
The Trust is committed to being an inclusive employer. As an employer, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements.
Job overview
The Trust communications department plays a key role in managing the reputation of the organisation. It leads on campaigns; media relations; operational and corporate communications and engagement with staff; digital and social media content; communications with external stakeholders; corporate publications; and events.
The team is looking for a creative digital communications manager with a proven track record of creating great content for online audiences across websites, intranet and social media. We're looking for someone who is adept at using content management systems, has filming and editing experience, and lots of creativity.
The ideal candidate will be a team player who knows how to prioritise a busy workload, use their initiative, and deal diplomatically with a wide range of stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
To act as the Trust’s digital communications specialist, providing expert advice on all aspects of digital communications.
Develop and implement a digital communications plan which supports the overarching communications strategy for the Trust:
* Create, develop and manage content for the Trust’s website and intranet.
* Lead on the development of creative and engaging communications plans.
* Project manage the development and design of existing and future internal and external websites.
* Advise and train relevant staff members in developing and uploading content.
* Create engaging online content.
* Monitor and manage social media presence.
* Ensure that all digital communications is developed in-line with the corporate brand guidelines.
Person specification
* Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role.
* Evidence of essential experience for the role.
* Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role.
* Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours.
We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and actively encourage applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, and ethnicity.
#J-18808-Ljbffr