Head of Public Affairs and Communication

Foyle Hospice; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Londonderry is seeking a Head of Public Affairs and Communication. This role involves providing strategic leadership and overseeing marketing and public relations. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or significant experience, proven success in brand management, and expertise in digital marketing. This permanent full-time position offers a salary aligned with Agenda for Change Band 7.

Qualifications

• A third-level qualification (degree or Level 5 Diploma) in communications management or marketing-related discipline, or three years of relevant experience.
• Three years of experience leading and managing a team, demonstrating values-aligned behavior to deliver results.
• Proven impact in brand management, marketing, and communication outcomes.
• Expertise in developing innovative PR, marketing, and communication strategies to increase brand exposure.
• Experience in digital marketing, social media management, website optimization, SEO, and data analytics.
• Experience managing departmental activities within budget.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for public relations and marketing.
• Ensure operational delivery of internal and external communications.
• Enhance visibility and impact aligned with organizational values and strategic plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Brand management

Digital marketing

Strategy development

Communication strategy

SEO

Data analytics

Education

Degree in communications management or marketing-related discipline

Job description

Head of Public Affairs and Communication

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Salary: Agenda for Change Band 7

Please note: Foyle Hospice terms and conditions vary from Agenda for Change.

Foyle Hospice is seeking to appoint an experienced and ambitious professional to provide strategic leadership and ensure operational delivery for public relations, marketing, and internal and external communications. The goal is to enhance visibility and impact aligned with our values and Strategic Plan, and to increase revenue and growth.

Details:

• 37.5 hours per week, permanent
• Salary: Agenda for Change Band 7

The successful candidate will have:

• A third-level qualification (degree or Level 5 Diploma) in communications management or marketing-related discipline, or three years of relevant experience.
• Three years of experience leading and managing a team, demonstrating values-aligned behavior to deliver results.
• Proven impact in brand management, marketing, and communication outcomes.
• Expertise in developing innovative PR, marketing, and communication strategies to increase brand exposure.
• Experience in digital marketing, social media management, website optimization, SEO, and data analytics.
• Experience managing departmental activities within budget.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional. To apply, request an application pack by pressing APPLY. The closing date for applications is Friday 29th August. Interviews will be held on Monday 15th September.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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