Communication and Engagement Officer (Planning) - Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA)

Infected Blood Compensation Authority; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Communication and Engagement Officer (Planning) to support those affected by the infected blood scandal. This role involves strategic campaign planning and stakeholder engagement to ensure effective communication and community support. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital mission over the next 5 to 7 years.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic campaign plans.
• Proficiency with digital tools and software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of strategic behavior change campaigns.
• Maintain communications planning processes and produce weekly forward look plans.
• Collaborate on communication strategies and support campaign implementation.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Planning

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Digital tools

Project management tools

Job description

Communication and Engagement Officer (Planning) - Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA)

Join to apply for the Communication and Engagement Officer (Planning) - Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) role at Infected Blood Compensation Authority.

This role offers an opportunity to be part of a new Arms Length Body that aims to support those affected by the infected blood scandal through effective communication and community engagement. The organization seeks to build trust, explain the compensation scheme clearly, and ensure the community is well-informed and supported.

The IBCA is currently hosted by the Cabinet Office, but most roles will transfer to the new organization once operational. The mission of IBCA is expected to last approximately 5 to 7 years, with support provided for employees to transition to other roles afterward.

The Strategic Communications, Campaigns and Marketing team is responsible for planning and delivering campaigns, including developing innovative strategies and internal communications. The team values creativity, collaboration, and speed.

We are seeking a candidate with skills in communications planning, campaign management, and stakeholder engagement to support our strategic behavior change campaigns, maintain planning processes, and foster relationships within the government communication network.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of strategic behavior change campaigns.
• Maintain communications planning processes and produce weekly forward look plans.
• Collaborate on communication strategies and support campaign implementation.
• Review and update the communications and marketing strategy regularly.
• Participate in planning activities and meetings across IBCA and its agencies.
• Monitor and manage inquiries via team mailboxes.
• Build effective working relationships within the organization and with external stakeholders.

Person Specification

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with stakeholder management experience.
• Proficiency with digital tools and software platforms.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic campaign plans.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills for high-quality work.
• Familiarity with communication planning and project management tools.
• Ability to train others in using these tools effectively.

If you are passionate about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every criterion.