The post holder will play a leading role in the Trust's external communications and engagement through a planned programme of activity with the media, key partners and stakeholders. Working as a business partner to our Children and Young People services, the role will lead on developing stories, insight and reflections on the experiences of patients and colleagues we work with, and raise the profile of the Trust's services. The post holder will also be responsible for line managing the Communications Officer and developing best practice within the Communications team. We work in a hybrid way and offer flexible working. Part-time and job-sharing will also be considered. A full driving licence, and use of a car for business use, is required as the post holder will need to travel to different sites, working with patients, staff, the media, stakeholders and partners. Responsibility for external communications and engagement, informing stakeholder management. Supporting the work of the Trust to help reduce health inequalities and achievement of the Trust’s strategic aims, working as a business partner to our Children and Young People Services. Line manage the Communications Officer. Supporting development and delivery of the Trust’s communications and engagement strategy. This includes media relations, public affairs, stakeholder bulletin and management, reputation/crisis management, patient/service case studies, and social media posts. Support internal communications. Skills in creative writing and editing, design and producing multi-media materials for a range of channels are essential. Creating and publishing website and intranet content and helping with the ongoing development of our website and intranet. Fostering good relationships with the media, senior managers, stakeholders and other NHS colleagues in complex environments. Facilitating two-way communications with the Trust’s key partners. Helping improve the Trust’s communication policies and processes to improve our branding and protect the Trust’s reputation. Project managing external agencies delivering communications services, ensuring successful outcomes and value for money Designing, organising and promoting external events Ensuring the Trust’s online and offline communication materials comply with national NHS identity guidelines. You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview - please use this link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-communication-support-at-a-job-interview-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-access-to-work You need to apply before the interview takes place. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gurvinder Sidhu-Bissessur Job title: Head of Communications Email address: g.sidhu-bissessurnhs.net Telephone number: 07979 375 898