We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced communications professional to lead the Communications Team. The Head of Communication and Engagement, who will be accountable to the Assistant Director of Corporate Services, will be instrumental in developing and delivering a strategic approach to communications and engagement which supports NWSSP’s commitment to excellence and the delivery of its vision and objectives. This is a unique role within NWSSP operating at the most senior level in the organisation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide the strategic leadership, specialist expertise, and strategic vision to ensure that NWSSP has a high quality, comprehensive communications strategy through a Health Board Communications Team.
2. Lead the development and implementation of proactive and innovative internal and external communication strategies and monitor their delivery in a highly complex organisation.
3. Ensure all communication channels (including routine publications, social media, internet, and intranet) are appropriately utilised and exploited in order to maximise their contribution to meeting organisational objectives.
4. Lead the development of the standards for NWSSP’s branding, corporate identity and its usage.
5. Monitor and manage the brand, including producing high quality corporate image materials for events, conferences, and publications.
6. Provide management of proactive and innovative communications within the organisation and advise and influence staff on the appropriate approach to corporate communications.
7. Develop and implement fast, efficient, and effective internal communication processes, promoting a culture of openness and proactive communication within the services.
8. Be responsible for compiling monthly staff briefings, liaising with senior staff as appropriate.
9. Lead on the preparation, design, editing, and production of the organisation’s internal newsletters.
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility, and Innovating. Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity, and inclusion, focusing on the well-being and belonging of our people. Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit NWSSP Careers.
NWSSP works in an agile way where possible; all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: James Quance Job title: Assistant Director of Corporate Services Email address: James.Quance@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07734 607498.
If you would like more information regarding this vacancy, please contact the Assistant Director of Corporate Services, James Quance on 07734 607498 or James.Quance@wales.nhs.uk.
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