Working as part of the communications team, the Communications and Marketing Officer will create and develop a wide range of online and offline content aligning with Communications plans. The role will provide high quality support to Aqua’s staff, members and customers.
The Communications and Marketing Team covers a broad range of communications and marketing functions and channels including media relations, internal communications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), reputation management, digital communications and event management.
You will work with Aqua staff to deliver timely Communication and Marketing activities to implement their annual work plan and providing regular evaluation to support continuous improvement whilst working closely with the Communication and Marketing Manager and other communications colleagues in the North West and beyond to implement Aqua’s plans for communication and marketing, customers, and public relation (PR) and campaigns.
Travel and occasional stays away from home may be required. Aqua offers flexibility to work from home as well as in the office and on customer sites aligned with business needs.
****Please note that this vacancy is for Advancing Quality Alliance (Aqua) and will be based at Crossgate House in Sale and not the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust***
The suitable candidate will be able to research, draft and distribute high quality publications for internal audiences, external stakeholders and local, national and specialist / trade media. You will also be responsible for writing and production of key Aqua publications working closely with staff, customers and design agencies. They will contribute to the management of the Aqua's social media channels including content planning, monitoring and responding to engagement.
As part of the Communications and Marketing Team the post holder will deliver a range of support to members, customers and staff focusing on:
· Research draft and distribute high quality publications for internal audiences, external stakeholders and local, national and specialist / trade media
· Lead the writing and production of key Aqua publications working closely with staff, customers and design agencies
· Contribute to the management of the organisation’s social media channels including effective content planning in addition to monitoring and responding to engagement
· Support the creation of digital assets for the website and social media using appropriate software
· Undertake regular content updates to the website
· Act as the first point of contact for enquiries to the Communications and Marketing Team which may include customers, journalists and new member or business enquiries
Our purpose is to inspire the best quality health and care for everyone. Proudly part of the NHS, we work as an improvement partner with integrated care systems, organisations, teams and individuals, in the UK and beyond to:
· Enable safe care by developing people and culture
· Develop great leadership
· Co-produce person-centred care with lived experience partners
· Embed continuous improvement
· Enable effective governance and regulatory preparedness
We address our customers’ complex needs from Board to the point of care, supporting them through project-based consultancy or long-term membership relationships.
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:
This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Jan 2025
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