External Communications Specialist

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust in West Bromwich is seeking an external communications officer with a flair for writing and eye-catching campaign content to bring important messages to life for our diverse population. The role spans media inquiries, statements, videos, animations, websites and social channels in a fast-paced team.

You will film and edit content, respond quickly in a dynamic environment, and support ongoing communication with staff, public, patient and stakeholder groups

Qualifications

• Experience in external communications or similar role.
• Ability to draft statements and respond to media inquiries.
• Experience producing video and animation content.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Head of External Communications and External Communications Manager.
• Help develop and implement marketing and communications plans to promote SWB NHS Trust and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.
• Organise and run public and stakeholder events, promoting the Trust and its services.

Skills

Writing

Campaign content

Video editing

Media enquiries

Public/social updates

Web content updating

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust in West Bromwich is seeking an external communications officer with a flair for writing and eye-catching campaign content to bring important messages to life for our diverse population. The role spans media inquiries, statements, videos, animations, websites and social channels in a fast-paced team.

You will film and edit content, respond quickly in a dynamic environment, and support ongoing communication with staff, public, patient and stakeholder groups