Remote Communications Officer – Part-Time

NHS; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Home or remote working

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin is hiring a Communications Officer (Band 5) on a part-time basis (22.5 hours/week). The role supports high-quality communications across the Trust and requires planning, content creation and media liaison.

This on-site position includes flexible working arrangements where possible and a pro rata salary (£32,073–£39,043). You will work with the Communications Team to deliver campaigns, manage publications, and provide professional advice to

Qualifications

• Degree-level or equivalent qualification in journalism, English, marketing, communications or business
• Must be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines with minimum supervision
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be accurate and pay attention to detail
• Must be able to build good working relationships with employees and members of the public
• Knowledge of communications, public relations, journalism and marketing techniques and procedures
• Experience and confidence in dealing with the media and press
• Familiar with PowerPoint and desktop publishing packages and able to produce high quality presentations

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate communications projects and campaigns that support Trust priorities.
• Write, edit and proofread a wide range of content, including news articles, press releases, patient information and staff communications.
• Manage the production and distribution of publications, promotional materials and communications resources.
• Respond to media enquiries and build positive relationships with journalists and media organisations.
• Provide expert communications and media advice to managers, teams and senior leaders.
• Create engaging content for digital channels, including websites, social media and email communications.
• Lead and support internal communications activities to keep colleagues informed and engaged.
• Organise and support events, campaigns, photography, filming and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Monitor media coverage and communications performance, using insight to improve future activity.
• Support the management of sensitive, high-profile and crisis communications issues when required.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Work under pressure

Relationship building

Education

Degree-level qualification in journalism or communications

Tools

PowerPoint

Desktop publishing

Job description

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin is hiring a Communications Officer (Band 5) on a part-time basis (22.5 hours/week). The role supports high-quality communications across the Trust and requires planning, content creation and media liaison.

This on-site position includes flexible working arrangements where possible and a pro rata salary (£32,073–£39,043). You will work with the Communications Team to deliver campaigns, manage publications, and provide professional advice to