Chief Communications & Engagement Leader (Remote‑Friendly)

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Lincolnshire seeks a strategic Group Chief Communications & Engagement Officer to advise the CEO and Board on reputational risk, governance, and messaging. The post leads communications, engagement, and public affairs across the Trust and its partners.

You will steer crisis communications, stakeholder relationships, and public consultations, shaping the Trust's reputation and contributing to improved care and patient outcomes across

Qualifications

• Educated to masters level or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Specialist communications qualification or equivalent experience and knowledge.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and oversight of a comprehensive Group communications and engagement strategy.
• Act as Gold (Strategic) lead for crisis and serious incident communications.
• Lead external communications plan to manage Trust reputation and support Group Strategy.
• Set approach for two-way staff communications with People/OD and clinical leadership.
• Oversee public engagement and formal consultation on service change.
• Manage relationships with national and local media to improve public confidence.
• Provide visible, values-based leadership to the communications and engagement function.

Skills

Board-level advisory

Communications strategy

Social media

NHS engagement leadership

Education

Masters level or equivalent

Specialist communications qualification or equivalent

Continued professional development

Job description

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Lincolnshire seeks a strategic Group Chief Communications & Engagement Officer to advise the CEO and Board on reputational risk, governance, and messaging. The post leads communications, engagement, and public affairs across the Trust and its partners.

You will steer crisis communications, stakeholder relationships, and public consultations, shaping the Trust's reputation and contributing to improved care and patient outcomes across