Senior Communications Lead

West London NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

West London NHS Trust is seeking a communications generalist to lead a broad range of disciplines, from media to internal comms, digital to social media. You’ll be a trusted adviser to senior leaders and help convey our strategic objectives clearly.

The role requires agile working with at least 60% time on site, developing content, press releases, handling media queries, and supporting major campaigns and events across our London services.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in communications, journalism, public relations or marketing.
• Experience publishing content to digital channels, including websites and social media.
• Experience of writing press releases and handling media inquiries.
• Experience planning and delivering communications under tight deadlines.
• Experience producing materials for multiple channels and campaigns.
• Experience delivering multi-channel campaigns and managing external suppliers when needed.
• Demonstrable ability to create engaging materials and edit content for different audiences.
• Experience in NHS, health, public or charity sectors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging content for publication across external and internal channels including website, staff intranet, social media and newsletters.
• Use analytics to report on and improve the performance of Trust communications.
• Provide responsive, proactive communications support to assigned teams and build trusted relationships with staff, patients and partners.
• Advise clinical and corporate teams on delivering high-quality communications aligned with branding and style guidelines.
• Write and issue press releases; respond to media queries.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure communications activities support strategic priorities.
• Identify and elevate communications risks and issues for strategic input and handling.
• Organise or support key events and campaigns, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence and quality.

Skills

Media relations

Content creation

Digital & social media

Stakeholder management

Press releases

Education

Relevant degree in communications or related field

Job description

West London NHS Trust is seeking a communications generalist to lead a broad range of disciplines, from media to internal comms, digital to social media. You’ll be a trusted adviser to senior leaders and help convey our strategic objectives clearly.

The role requires agile working with at least 60% time on site, developing content, press releases, handling media queries, and supporting major campaigns and events across our London services.