Communications Officer

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is seeking a communications professional to manage and oversee the Charity's communication function. The ideal candidate will develop and implement strategies for public awareness and fundraising campaigns while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. Proficiency in Welsh is desirable, and applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Join a supportive team committed to equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
• Experience in managing communications strategies.
• Strong background in digital communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Charity's communication function.
• Develop and implement public awareness and fundraising campaigns.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Influencing skills

Excellent relationship management

Job description

Overview

The post holder will form part of a small team which will manage and oversee all aspects of the Charity's communication function and strategy. The role includes general communications duties as part of the team that will encompass external and digital communications as well as specific responsibilities for media liaison and management, promoting healthcare services, influencing behaviour and developing and implementing public awareness, charity impact and fundraising campaigns. The post holder will implement a digital communications strategy for developing the charity's digital communications capability in order to follow the charity's strategic direction and meet stakeholder needs.

The post holder will be required to develop and maintain excellent relationships with the charity's stakeholders and will need highly developed negotiating and influencing skills in order to ensure high performance with limited resources.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.