We are looking for an experienced communications professional, with honed communications skills and the ability to hit the ground running.
As Head of Communications, you will be strategic and hands-on, supporting and guiding our leaders in delivering excellent communications for our colleagues, patients, service users, and their families.
If you want to play a part in creating a healthier community for Greater Manchester, take your place with us.
Flexible working and home/remote working can be discussed.
Main duties of the job
Working with one other Head of Communications and a Deputy Head of Communications, you will need in-depth media handling competence, internal communications exemplar skills, marketing, digital, and stakeholder experience.
The post holder reports to the NCA Director of Communications and Fundraising and has responsibility, as part of the Communications Senior Leadership Team, for the delivery of the Group communications functions, supporting our Care Organisations and NCA functions and services to meet the needs of our people and the patients and populations we serve. The post holder will lead the delivery of communications for our colleagues, patients, partners, and wider stakeholders.
The Head of Communications is responsible for highly complex, timely, clear, efficient, strategic, and operational communications to internal and external audiences. The Head of Communications will develop and implement integrated marketing, communications, branding, and reputation management initiatives, consistent with the NCA's objectives and priorities. They will lead a multi-disciplinary team to provide technical advice and guidance on appropriate communications solutions.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference, and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us, you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job Responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of experience
* Additional management or specialist communications qualification at postgraduate level or equivalent level of experience
* Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
Desirable
* Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and/or Institute of Public Relations
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Significant communications experience at a senior management level
* Experience in media relations of a proactive or reactive nature
* Experience of managing a service and budget management
* Knowledge and experience of devising, formulating, and implementing communications strategies and plans
Desirable
* Experience of working in a Group structure and across organisational boundaries
Employer Details
Employer Name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
NCA Group Wide
NCA
NCA Wide
M6 8HD
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