Communications and Engagement Co-ordinator

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Reading is seeking a Communications Assistant to enhance its internal and external communication efforts. The role involves developing engaging content for social media and internal channels, assisting with event promotion, and supporting the communications team. Ideal candidates will be recent graduates in communications or multimedia, looking to gain experience in a thriving environment committed to work-life balance and professional development. Flexible working options are also provided.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave – 27 days plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

On-site nursery

Full educational library services

Cycle to work scheme

Bus to work scheme

Health service discounts

Qualifications

• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply, even with limited experience.
• Relevant experience in a communications team is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and distribute content across communications platforms.
• Create and manage engaging content on social media.
• Source and edit images and videos for digital channels.
• Provide administrative support for the communications team.

Education

Recent graduate in communications or multimedia

Transformation experience in a communications team

Job description

Overview

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions. We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate. We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live. We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice. At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and distribute engaging content across internal communications platforms, publications and social media channels.
• Create, schedule and publish engaging content on the Trust’s social media platforms.
• Source and write engaging content for the Trust’s internal communications channels.
• Monitor social media interactions and messages.
• Track social media engagement and produce monthly performance reports with insights and recommendations.
• Source, capture and edit images and videos for use across digital channels.
• Stay up to date with social media trends and suggest new ideas to improve engagement with communities across our area.
• Assist with updating the Trust’s website content, including news stories, events and achievements.
• Support the creation and distribution of digital newsletters.
• Assist the planning, delivery and promotion of Trust events, campaigns and VIP visits.
• Produce communications materials such as posters, flyers and digital graphics.
• Manage the staff intranet Workvivo, ensuring requests are actioned, staff directory and content are regularly updated.
• Provide administrative support to ensure the efficient daily running of the communications team.

Candidate Profile

• Recent graduate in communications or multimedia, or returning to work after a break; previous experience may be limited.
• Transformation experience, working in a communications team.

Recruitment Information

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed, information will also be transferred into the National NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Appointment is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information. All new appointments to the Trust, with the exception of executive positions, are subject to a 6‑month probationary period.

The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses received for some of our vacancies.

Staff Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance
• Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays; increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro‑rata for part‑time staff
• NHS pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Money Advice Service
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• On‑site nursery (based at RBH)
• Full educational library services
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
• Bus to work scheme
• Excellent rail and bus links
• A huge range of health service discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.