Communications, Engagement and Media Manager

A great opportunity has arrived to join the East and North Herts NHS Trust's communication team as communications and media manager.

Our communications team provides a comprehensive service to the Trust, leading internal and external communications, media handling, management of the Trust's websites and social media channels, events and corporate publications.

We are committed to promoting and protecting the reputation of the Trust, and providing the best possible information to the wide range of audiences we serve - our patients and the public, our staff, the media, partner organisations, supporters and collaborators. We achieve this through a range of mechanisms, working closely with staff and patients.

Our office is a busy, fast-paced environment with responsibility for ensuring that senior management and clinical staff are briefed on the Trust's key objectives and priorities, as well as any media interest in the Trust.

The main purpose of this role is to support and shape communications and engagement across the Trust to engage stakeholders and support delivery of the Trust's key objectives and priorities. If you are successful, you will be responsible for planning and managing external media relations and programming.

The role forms a key part of the communications team, providing a proactive, professional, 24/7 service, which includes providing both counsel and support to staff across the Trust.