Strategic Communications & Engagement Specialist

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an adaptable Communications Officer to provide day‑to‑day communications support. You will handle internal and external campaigns, deliver projects from inception to completion, and collaborate across teams with creativity and diplomacy to ensure messages reach the right audiences.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders, delivering high‑quality communications in a

Qualifications

• Flexible, creative and collaborative work style.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong diplomacy.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high‑standard communications service from start to finish for internal and external communications to timescales and budgets.
• Ensure information flows easily through the organisation, from corporate updates to news.
• Take a proactive approach to communications with horizon scanning to maximise impact.
• Support leadership plans for external and internal comms, including projects, consultations and promotions.
• Projects will be wide-ranging, including corporate work, day‑to‑day comms, intranet/internet/social media, and bespoke channels.
• Lead on campaigns and produce creative ideas, including filming and editing video, to deliver messages in the right channel at the right time.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diplomacy

Influencing skills

Self-confidence

Collaboration

Job description

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an adaptable Communications Officer to provide day‑to‑day communications support. You will handle internal and external campaigns, deliver projects from inception to completion, and collaborate across teams with creativity and diplomacy to ensure messages reach the right audiences.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders, delivering high‑quality communications in a