Healthcare Communications & Engagement Specialist

MCS Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group is recruiting a Communications Officer for a leading public sector healthcare organisation in Northern Ireland. You will develop engaging content, manage website/intranet content, and produce newsletters, reports and promotional materials.

You will work with diverse stakeholders to deliver digital communications and ensure accessibility and data governance compliance. Ideal candidates will have a degree or relevant experience, 2+ years in multi-channel content, plus proficiency in

Qualifications

• A university degree or professional qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, Business Studies or related discipline; OR a minimum of 3 years' relevant communications and engagement experience.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in developing and delivering communication content across multiple channels.
• Experience in website and/or intranet content management.
• Experience producing newsletters, reports, presentations or promotional materials.
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders to develop communication products.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of internal and external communications principles, digital communications and web content management.
• A full, current UK driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging communication content across a range of internal and external channels.
• Manage and maintain website and intranet content, ensuring information is accurate, accessible and up to date.
• Produce high-quality newsletters, reports, presentations, promotional materials and other corporate communications.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop communication products that meet organisational needs.
• Support the delivery of digital communications and social media engagement activities.
• Apply accessibility and plain English standards to ensure communications are clear, inclusive and effective.
• Utilise graphic design and content creation tools to develop engaging digital and visual materials.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities, networking and events across Health & Social Care and wider statutory, voluntary and independent organisations.
• Ensure communications comply with relevant information governance and data protection requirements.
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines while delivering a professional and responsive communications service.

Skills

Content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Digital communications

Website content management

Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, PPT)

Plain English / accessibility

Education

University degree or professional qualification in communications or related field

Tools

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

MCS Group is recruiting a Communications Officer for a leading public sector healthcare organisation in Northern Ireland. You will develop engaging content, manage website/intranet content, and produce newsletters, reports and promotional materials.

You will work with diverse stakeholders to deliver digital communications and ensure accessibility and data governance compliance. Ideal candidates will have a degree or relevant experience, 2+ years in multi-channel content, plus proficiency in