Communications and Engagement Specialist - Bank Role

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a skilled Communications and Engagement Lead/Specialist to enhance internal communication and engagement for their team. This part-time role offers the chance to manage the launch and build of intranet sites and develop communication strategies across the Trust. Candidates should have a degree in communications or a related field, strong digital and communication skills, and experience in managing communications projects. This temporary position is based in Milton Keynes and is an exciting opportunity for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex communications projects.
• Experience building and launching intranet sites.
• Experience in health or public sector environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Upload content to the new VerseOne intranet platform.
• Develop internal communication strategies and KPIs.
• Train team members to sustain communication efforts.

Skills

Digital skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Degree-level qualification in communications or PR

Tools

VerseOne platform

Job description

A Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Communications and Engagement Lead/Specialist

Department – Corporate Affairs

Band B6

Hours: 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours) 0.6 FTE for 12 weeks all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

This is an exciting temporary (12 week), part-time opportunity for an experienced internal communications professional to join the MKUH team. We are seeking an individual with experience in building and launching intranet sites, ideally using the VerseOne platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Upload content to the new VerseOne intranet platform
• Build highly-engaging areas for strategic priorities and campaigns
• Develop newsletters with subscription options
• Set up a continual newsflow mechanic
• Set up a corporate calendar
• Support the launch and embedding of the new intranet
• Train other members of the team to carry on the work after the contract period ends.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in communications, PR, or related field.
• Proven track record in managing complex communications projects.
• Strong digital skills, including intranet build/content upload.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and work under pressure.
• Experience in health or public sector environment is desirable.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

We care. We communicate. We collaborate. We contribute.

“- NHS Survey, 2024"They feel supported in their employers making reasonable adjustments to help them carry out their work, rating an 82.9%.

The post-holder will be the Trust’s Internal Communications lead and deliver internal communications and engagement programmes that inform, inspire and engage colleagues of Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The role will support the effective dissemination of information to colleagues across the Trust, at an all-audience and niche audience level. The post-holder will make an important contribution to improving and maintaining positive colleague sentiment, engagement, behaviour and, ultimately, retention.

The post-holder will work as part of a dedicated communications and engagement team.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting‑edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state‑of‑the‑art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24‑bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

Strategy, Planning and Evaluation

• Inform a strategic framework that will guide internal communications and engagement activity, and bring Trust vision and values to life
• Co‑create annual KPIs for internal communications and engagement, and work towards achieving them
• Own the annual internal communications and engagement calendar, planning ahead and keeping timings on track. This calendar will reflect large‑scale planned campaigns and tactical BAU/OpComms.
• Stay abreast of trends and opportunities in the internal communications and engagement space, and recommend improvements and innovations where relevant.

Consultancy

• Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues across the Trust to understand how internal communications can support their objectives. Attend meetings, committees and boards where relevant.
• Provide guidance on internal communications via toolkits and templates, so that colleagues can produce their own content where appropriate.
• Respond to a high volume daily enquiries and requests received via the communications team inbox.
• Respond to relevant briefs in a timely manner with creative, hardworking proposals that you will deliver entirely or in collaboration with colleagues.
• Provide consultancy and support to Executive Directors and other Trust leadership in order to ensure key messages are delivered and objectives met.

Channel Ownership and Content Creation

• Own and optimise all internal communications channels, and recommend new channels or changes where needed.
• Identify and produce or commission a strong pipeline of inspiring content /story themes that will inform, inspire and engage colleagues e.g. raising awareness and understanding amongst all professions, staff successes, innovations, best practices, network initiatives, national awareness dates, Royal College initiatives etc.

This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Jan 2026