Director of Communications and Engagement | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Greater London is seeking a Director of Communications and Engagement to lead their communications strategy and enhance relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategic communications, exceptional influencing skills, and a collaborative, values-driven approach. This role offers an opportunity to shape healthcare communications and be part of a dynamic team making a real impact on health and care locally and nationally.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Optional benefits for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in complex organizations.
• Exceptional influencing skills and a collaborative, values-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications and engagement directorate.
• Develop and deliver a Trust-wide communications strategy.
• Provide expert advice during major projects and incidents.
• Drive innovation in engagement and strengthen relationships.

Skills

Strategic communications

Influencing skills

Collaboration

Values-driven approach

Job description

Shape the future of communications and engagement at one of the UK’s leading NHS trusts. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is a trusted leader in patient‑centred care, combining world‑class clinical expertise with cutting‑edge research. As one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, with five hospitals and a growing portfolio of community and digital services, we care for over a million patients each year and have a global reputation for research, innovation and education. With a commitment to innovation, compassion, and collaboration, we deliver comprehensive healthcare solutions that improve lives and shape the future of medicine. As we navigate a changing landscape of healthcare delivery we are excited by the opportunity to draw on our world‑class clinical expertise and cutting‑edge research capabilities to drive transformation which is truly revolutionary.

We are ambitious, aspirational and curious – attributes we look to attract and develop in our leaders. At this exciting point in our development we are seeking an exceptional communications expert to join us as Director of Communications and Engagement. This is a unique opportunity to influence how we connect with our staff, patients, partners and communities, and to play a pivotal role in delivering our vision of better health, for life.

Apply now and help us shape the future of healthcare communications by visiting www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe127866. Please do not apply via Trac or NHS Jobs.

Responsibilities

• Lead our communications and engagement directorate, covering media, digital, internal and strategic communications.
• Develop and deliver a Trust‑wide communications and engagement strategy that builds understanding, trust and support for our goals.
• Provide expert advice during major projects and incidents, ensuring clear, confident messaging.
• Drive innovation in engagement, strengthening relationships with staff, stakeholders and communities.

Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for a highly experienced strategic communications leader with a proven track record in complex organisations, exceptional influencing skills and a collaborative, values‑driven approach.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team in an organisation that values kindness, collaboration, expertise and aspiration. We offer outstanding development opportunities, flexible working, generous benefits and the chance to make a real impact on health and care locally and nationally.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values — expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast‑forward your career.

Benefits

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

This advert closes on Monday 19 Jan 2026