Content Creator

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization is seeking a creative Content Creator to enhance their social media presence. You will use your skills in design and storytelling to create engaging content that connects with local communities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and experience in communications. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and a knack for photography are essential for this role, which aims to promote mental health and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience as a communications officer or similar with a track record of success.
• Recent knowledge of social media market and trends.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant software packages.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver impactful content for social media channels.
• Design and edit content for various media using Adobe software.
• Engage audience on social media to increase impact.

Skills

Social media expert

Fluent in Adobe software

Great with a camera

Curious and proactive

Natural storyteller

Education

Degree level qualification in communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Canva

Job description

Overview

Content Creator role at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. The closing date is 28 September 2025.

We're looking for a creative all-rounder with a passion for social media, design, and storytelling, someone who can help us take our design and digital presence to the next level. You'll create and deliver content which connects with communities, local people, partners and colleagues across Lancashire and South Cumbria in fresh, exciting ways.

As the leading voice for mental health, learning disability and autism services in the region, the content you create for the Trust social media channels will be factual, inclusive and impactful.

Main duties

When you\'re not out and about in services or our local communities, you will be using Adobe software to its full potential, designing and editing incredible content for a variety of media.

What skills are we looking for?

• Social media expert - you know what works, where and for who. You keep on top of trends and can\'t wait to get stuck in
• Fluent in Adobe software - a confident and capable designer, you can take complex information and turn it into striking visual content adapting for multiple audiences.
• Great with a camera - whether it\'s a phone or DSLR you know how to get the best shots for photography and video.
• Curious and proactive - you\'ll bring a wealth of ideas to the table, exploring different ways to engage our audience on social media and spot opportunities to increase our impact and reach.
• A natural storyteller - finding the heart in every story we tell, you\'re comfortable working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds, bringing their story to life.

About us

We\'re a hard-working, innovative and supportive team who are passionate about providing the best communications support to our local communities, partners and colleagues. We are collectively driven to combat stigma, provide factual and helpful information, reduce health inequalities and ultimately make a difference to the lives of the people living in Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent in: public relations/journalism/digital/communications/marketing/social media marketing/content creation/design

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of working as a communications officer, digital or e-communications officer, content creator, social media officer or similar with a track record of success and demonstrable knowledge in the field
• Recent and relevant knowledge of the social media market, trends, developments, new media and specific target audiences for each platform
• Strong working knowledge of relevant software packages including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) and Canva
• Substantial experience of working in a high pressure communications or public relations team
• Experience of updating and developing internet and intranet sites using content management systems
• Demonstrable video production and photography experience
• Excellent experience of working with Microsoft office applications as well as other relevant video editing, photography, design and content editing software.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust