Job summary Communications Lead Are you a passionate, positive, and driven communications professional? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where plate spinning and juggling are just part of the daily routine? If so, we want you We're on the hunt for a creative genius who can re-prioritise with ease and produce materials that cut through the noise to reach our target audiences. You'll be the reliable 'safe pair of hands' we need, but also someone who sees the bigger picture and can create plans that support our wider strategy. We like high energy, a focus on delivering and making a difference and - dare we say - fun What We're Looking For: Experience in complex organisations and developing relationships across multiple areas of work. Ability to create plans that support wider strategies and produce creative content. Expertise in managing media relations, briefing journalists, and handling press conferences. Skills in using design software, digital tools, and social media platforms. If you're ready to bring your creativity, reliability, and strategic thinking to our team, apply now and help us shape the future of communications at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Main duties of the job What You'll Do: Lead communications for core clients including DSFS - our wholly-owned subsidiary, Royal Primary Care, Chesterfield Royal Hospital Charity, and large programmes - as well as being a key member of the corporate comms team. Support the development and delivery of communication planners. Coordinate with colleagues to maximise the impact of our communications. Develop connections with stakeholders to support engagement and community initiatives. Monitor and report on performance to ensure we're hitting our targets Key Responsibilities: Design and deliver high-impact campaigns for key clients within the Chesterfield Royal Hospital Group. Develop campaign messaging and concepts, both in-house and with external experts. Manage social media platforms to maximise engagement with our target audiences. Ensure our communications comply with GDPR and other relevant legislation. Support recruitment and retention efforts by making the best use of our external channels. About us Why You'll Love This Role: Make a real difference as part of a small, friendly, and dedicated team. Enjoy a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) that's primarily office-based. Work alongside the Associate Director of Communications to manage the Trust's corporate identity, style, and branding. Be responsible for producing internal and external communications, advising Trust colleagues, and leading specific projects. Join Us and Make a Difference If you're ready to bring your creativity, reliability, and strategic thinking to our team, apply now and help us shape the future of communications at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 166-W&OD-6997523 Job locations Chesterfield Royal Hospital Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Royal Hospital Chesterfield S44 5BL Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full duties and responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full duties and responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree-level or demonstrable equivalent experience. Desirable Evidence of continuing professional development or training, with sound knowledge of best practice as it relates to corporate communications and campaigns Experience Essential Experience of delivering strategic multi-channel communications and campaigns, with tangible evidence of effective delivery and measurable impact. Experience of shaping and delivering communications and campaign activity to influence behaviour change. Experience of developing and managing corporate communications in a public facing environment, including using social media as a reputation management and community engagement tool; creating e-newsletters; creating high quality, internet-ready content; and optimising channels. Experience of delivering a strategic communications plan with the ability to turn complex information into creative, compelling, relevant, and engaging content that tells a clear and consistent story to its target audience. Experience of giving professional communications advice to senior leaders, with the confidence to provide appropriate challenge. Experience or briefing, commissioning and managing external suppliers to deliver high-quality, value for money communications and campaigns activity and channels. Desirable Experience of the NHS or similar large-scale organisation with a significant public-facing remit. Good understanding of key issues facing the NHS. Skills and Knowledge Essential Excellent organisational skills with a methodical approach to ensuring best quality. Ability to work at both a strategic and operational level and to take a long-term view while juggling day-to-day, unforeseen or time sensitive tasks. Ability to lead and manage people and teams helping staff to thrive in a supportive, learning environment, while addressing performance where needed. Ability to bring people together around shared plans and priorities, with the expertise and gravitas. Skilled in communications monitoring and evaluation with the ability to produce reports, including use of social media management platforms, Google analytics, newsletter software and CMS. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree-level or demonstrable equivalent experience. Desirable Evidence of continuing professional development or training, with sound knowledge of best practice as it relates to corporate communications and campaigns Experience Essential Experience of delivering strategic multi-channel communications and campaigns, with tangible evidence of effective delivery and measurable impact. Experience of shaping and delivering communications and campaign activity to influence behaviour change. Experience of developing and managing corporate communications in a public facing environment, including using social media as a reputation management and community engagement tool; creating e-newsletters; creating high quality, internet-ready content; and optimising channels. Experience of delivering a strategic communications plan with the ability to turn complex information into creative, compelling, relevant, and engaging content that tells a clear and consistent story to its target audience. Experience of giving professional communications advice to senior leaders, with the confidence to provide appropriate challenge. Experience or briefing, commissioning and managing external suppliers to deliver high-quality, value for money communications and campaigns activity and channels. Desirable Experience of the NHS or similar large-scale organisation with a significant public-facing remit. Good understanding of key issues facing the NHS. Skills and Knowledge Essential Excellent organisational skills with a methodical approach to ensuring best quality. Ability to work at both a strategic and operational level and to take a long-term view while juggling day-to-day, unforeseen or time sensitive tasks. Ability to lead and manage people and teams helping staff to thrive in a supportive, learning environment, while addressing performance where needed. Ability to bring people together around shared plans and priorities, with the expertise and gravitas. Skilled in communications monitoring and evaluation with the ability to produce reports, including use of social media management platforms, Google analytics, newsletter software and CMS. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Royal Hospital Chesterfield S44 5BL Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)