Head of Communications and Engagement

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Ascot; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Head of Communications and Engagement to lead priority campaigns, shape the organisation's public narrative and ensure engagement activity supports staff, patients and the wider community.

Reporting to the Director of Communications and Engagement, you will oversee scoping, commissioning specialist support, governance of campaigns and performance monitoring, with direct access to senior leadership to drive transformation across a

Job description

The Head of Communications and Engagement plays a meaningful role in telling that story to staff, patients, stakeholders and the public and in ensuring the Trust's communications and engagement activity is equal to the demands placed on it. Join us and help shape the future of healthcare. Leave a legacy that lasts.

• Senior communications and engagement leader working within the integrated Communications and Engagement function, with the capability and expectation to work across the wider function as organisational need requires.
• Responsible for scoping and commissioning specialist or surge support within agreed parameters and with Deputy Director and/or Director approval.
• Works closely with the Deputy Director of Communications and Engagement on prioritisation, campaign governance and performance.
• Operates with direct access to the Director of Communications and Engagement as required.

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS. We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Frimley Park Hospital is being reimagined as part of one of the UK's most ambitious healthcare projects. This isn't just a rebuild - it's a revolution in care, sustainability, and innovation. We're creating a digitally enabled, future-proof hospital that puts patients and staff first, with cutting-edge facilities, green spaces, and flexible design.

We are seeking an experienced Head of Communications and Engagement to work within the integrated Communications and Engagement function, owning specific campaigns and programmes of work from scoping through to evaluation. Frimley Health is a large, complex organisation with a workforce of approximately 14,000 people, a major capital programme of national significance and a significant transformation agenda underway.

Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.