Communications Officer - Tackling Diabetes Together Programme

Public Health Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national public health agency in the UK is seeking a communications professional to manage partnerships and support public health communications strategies. The role involves developing campaigns, evaluating communications efforts, and ensuring impactful communication. The ideal candidate will have a passion for driving change in public health and experience in developing communications plans. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Passion for using communications to drive change in public health.
• Experience in managing communications strategies and campaigns.
• Ability to evaluate communications activities robustly.

Responsibilities

• Support the communications manager in developing communication strategies.
• Manage partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Evaluate communications activities effectively.

Job description

Working with the Communications and Engagement Manager and Engagement lead, you'll help manage partnerships with key stakeholders including those with lived experience, develop compelling campaigns informed by behavioural science, and undertake robust evaluations of our communications activities.

If you're a communications professional that is passionate about using communications to drive change in public health, we'd love to hear from you. You will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of public health communications strategies and communications plans in Public Health Wales.

Main Duties

• Support the communications manager in the development and delivery of communications strategies, action plans and campaigns
• Manage partnerships with key stakeholders, including those with lived experience
• Undertake robust evaluations for communications activities

Candidates will be assessed on skills, behaviours, knowledge and attitude relevant to the role.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and welcome applicants who wish to work on a flexible basis.

Working for Public Health Wales

We are Public Health Wales – the national public-health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations. Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services, and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity and support flexible working arrangements, including part-time roles and job sharing.

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Wales has the highest prevalence of diabetes in the UK, with over 220,000 people living with the condition - projected to reach one in 11 adults by 2035. The Tackling Diabetes Together Programme brings together NHS Wales, clinicians, third-sector partners and communities to drive urgent, system-wide change in diabetes prevention and care.

Application Process

For guidance on the application process, please refer to the application guidance page. If you require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Visa routes, please ensure you self‑assess your eligibility for sponsorship for this role before applying.

If you are successful and shortlisted for interview you will be contacted by email using the address with which you registered. Please ensure you check your email account regularly.

Equality and Opportunity

We are committed to fair, transparent recruitment and believe in equality of opportunity in our workplace and will not tolerate discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, religion or belief, race or nationality, marriage or civil partnership status, sex, sexual orientation, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs – or on any other grounds. We welcome applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements.

Salary

The salary scale shown is for a full‑time member of staff, with the amount being adjusted pro rata for those working less than 37.5 hours per week. In general, anyone joining our Trust who has not previously worked in the NHS will, by default, start on the first point of the advertised pay band. Pay progression will then be determined by annual Performance and Development Reviews in accordance with the NHS Wales Pay Progression Policy. An application for Incremental Credit may be considered, but can only be awarded based on evidenced, reckonnable service and/or equivalent, relevant experience.

Exciting Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join our communications team and help tackle one of Wales's most pressing public health challenges. You'll support the delivery of communications strategies and campaigns that connect stakeholders, amplify patient voices, and empower both healthcare professionals and the public.