Head of Digital Communications and Engagement

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a senior Head of Communications and Engagement to lead a high-impact team and deliver communications that support strategic objectives. You will advise senior leaders, manage complex campaigns and help strengthen the organisation's reputation while engaging staff, patients and communities.

The role emphasises evidence-based practice, staff development and collaboration across the organisation to shape the future of healthcare communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-channel communications and engagement campaigns from planning through evaluation.
• Provide trusted strategic communications advice to senior divisional and programme leaders.
• Support the Trust's response to high-profile issues, incidents and reputational challenges.
• Drive evidence-based communications through insights, measurement and audience understanding.
• Develop communications professionals and foster a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration.
• Help shape the future direction of communications and engagement across the organisation.

Job description

Are you an experienced communications leader looking for an opportunity to shape the reputation, voice and engagement of one of the NHS's largest and most ambitious organisations? We are seeking an outstanding Head of Communications and Engagement to lead high-impact communications and engagement programmes that help deliver our strategic objectives, strengthen our reputation and connect our staff, patients and communities with the work we do every day. This is a senior leadership role within our integrated Communications and Engagement function. You will lead a dedicated team, providing expert counsel to senior leaders while delivering impactful campaigns that inform, engage and inspire. If you're an experienced communications leader with the vision, credibility and passion to drive meaningful engagement and help shape the future of one of the NHS's most exciting organisations, we'd love to hear from you. You will play a pivotal role in:

• Leading complex, multi-channel communications and engagement campaigns from planning through to evaluation.
• Providing trusted strategic communications advice to divisional and programme leaders.
• Supporting the Trust's response to high-profile issues, significant incidents and reputational challenges.
• Driving evidence-based communications through insight, measurement and audience understanding.
• Developing communications professionals and fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration.
• Helping shape the future direction of communications and engagement across the organisation

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.

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.