Total 19 pr media communications job vacancies in leeds ls1 4ap

Develop compelling, integrated, content to best achieve the aims and objectives in their assigned area(s) contributing to forward planning and gridding processes Deliver communications and engagement activity for assigned area(s), developing an excellent understanding of how they align to the communications objectives for NHSE and the overall strategy and business plan Build effective working relationships with other directorates, regional teams and the national comms team to ensure a one-team coherent approach Provide communications and engagement advice across, for example, written, social media, events, media and marketing disciplines and support to directorate staff to support their work. Produce a broad range of written communications to the highest standard; using expertise and experience to identify the right channels and styles for specific audiences Spot communications opportunities and risks and work with national communications team to manage as appropriate Develop communications and engagement plans for specific projects and manage their effective implementation, ensuring the needs of your defined audiences are met Works on own initiative yet recognises when an issue warrants escalation Provide support to directorate teams on all aspects of their stakeholder engagement. Contribute and participate in the development of professional capability and expertise Where required, manage and lead direct reports Develop credibility as a communications adviser, providing advice and support whilst building strong relationships within their assigned area(s) Ensures involvement and consultation where necessary and takes action when required Ensure adherence to NHSE approval processes and gain sign-off at the appropriate level Deputise for line manager Develop close working relationships with policy and delivery teams Ensure value for money and compliance with communications spend control processes Identify potential issues that could impact NHSE Contribute to business planning and budgeting for their assigned area(s) Contribute to the teams administration, planning, evaluation and reporting processes When required, provide guidance and support to commissioners working in areas affected by service reviews around their legal duties to engage and consult. Ensure each service review complies with statutory guidance, NHS Englands legal responsibilities and processes around managing consultations. When required, advise on, design and deliver national consultation activity across a range of services in directorate portfolios The post holder will support the Head of Department and their team to ensure that their work stream of programmes are planned and managed effectively and take the lead in assisting in their successful delivery: Manage the teams business support function, including developing and managing the teams business plan, progress and reporting risk and issue management. Liaise with appropriate functions within the regions, organisation and the Sector. Manage all corporate business returns, including planning and workforce returns. Develop and implement a content management system to ensure information is properly managed and best practice is shared across the team, Directorate and the wider NHS organisation. Take a lead in the coordination of training & development and recruitment activity across the team. Oversight and management of all aspects of the team/ project budgets The postholder requires the ability to work to the requirements of the job and workload with an unpredictable work pattern that may include a fast, professional response out of hours such as overnight or at weekends to meet the demands of both the organisation and others to meet deadlines (outside of on-call arrangements).

Develop compelling, integrated, content to best achieve the aims and objectives in their assigned area(s) contributing to forward planning and gridding processes Deliver communications and engagement activity for assigned area(s), developing an excellent understanding of how they align to the communications objectives for NHSE and the overall strategy and business plan Build effective working relationships with other directorates, regional teams and the national comms team to ensure a one-team coherent approach Provide communications and engagement advice across, for example, written, social media, events, media and marketing disciplines and support to directorate staff to support their work. Produce a broad range of written communications to the highest standard; using expertise and experience to identify the right channels and styles for specific audiences Spot communications opportunities and risks and work with national communications team to manage as appropriate Develop communications and engagement plans for specific projects and manage their effective implementation, ensuring the needs of your defined audiences are met Works on own initiative yet recognises when an issue warrants escalation Provide support to directorate teams on all aspects of their stakeholder engagement. Contribute and participate in the development of professional capability and expertise Where required, manage and lead direct reports Develop credibility as a communications adviser, providing advice and support whilst building strong relationships within their assigned area(s) Ensures involvement and consultation where necessary and takes action when required Ensure adherence to NHSE approval processes and gain sign-off at the appropriate level Deputise for line manager Develop close working relationships with policy and delivery teams Ensure value for money and compliance with communications spend control processes Identify potential issues that could impact NHSE Contribute to business planning and budgeting for their assigned area(s) Contribute to the teams administration, planning, evaluation and reporting processes When required, provide guidance and support to commissioners working in areas affected by service reviews around their legal duties to engage and consult. Ensure each service review complies with statutory guidance, NHS Englands legal responsibilities and processes around managing consultations. When required, advise on, design and deliver national consultation activity across a range of services in directorate portfolios The post holder will support the Head of Department and their team to ensure that their work stream of programmes are planned and managed effectively and take the lead in assisting in their successful delivery: Manage the teams business support function, including developing and managing the teams business plan, progress and reporting risk and issue management. Liaise with appropriate functions within the regions, organisation and the Sector. Manage all corporate business returns, including planning and workforce returns. Develop and implement a content management system to ensure information is properly managed and best practice is shared across the team, Directorate and the wider NHS organisation. Take a lead in the coordination of training & development and recruitment activity across the team. Oversight and management of all aspects of the team/ project budgets The postholder requires the ability to work to the requirements of the job and workload with an unpredictable work pattern that may include a fast, professional response out of hours such as overnight or at weekends to meet the demands of both the organisation and others to meet deadlines (outside of on-call arrangements).

A LYPFT research project (UPLIFT Asylum) has been awarded a grant to engage asylum seekers and refugees who areexperiencing perinatal mental illness, in research. We are going to do this via social media (TikTok and Instagram), a website, andwellbeing workshops. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has an interest in perinatal mental health and experiencewith social media to join the team. Working with the project team, asylum seekers and other stakeholders, they will providecomprehensive social media support through excellent and creative written, digital and face to face communication as well asassisting with organisation and running of focus groups and workshops. They will also support the Chief Investigator (CI) andmembers of the project team to successfully deliver the aims and objectives of the UPLIFT project. This is a unique project andone that will allow you to express yourself creatively in healthcare while engaging with a very vulnerable group who we hope willget great benefits from it. It will also provide you with experience in research, and the opportunity to work within the researchand development team.

An opportunity has arisen for a Social Media & Marketing Manager with1 year of experience in Social media marketing to join a reputable dental practice. This is a hybrid,full-time or part-time roleoffering excellent benefits and a salary range of £30,000 - £40,000. Up to30 hours per week.

As a Social Media & Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for managing and elevating the practice's digital marketing initiatives to engage new and existing patients and enhance brand visibility.

You will be responsible for:

- Developing and implementing social media strategies to build and strengthen the practice's digital footprint across key platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.

- Creating engaging, informative, and visually appealing content that promotes services and shares patient success stories to reach new patients and referral partners.

- Managing and optimising Google Ads and other paid campaigns, continuously analysing metrics to improve performance and targeting.

- Collaborating closely with the dental team to develop content that highlights the practice's expertise, patient care, and core values.

- Monitoring social media trends and tracking analytics to measure campaign effectiveness, adjusting strategies as needed to maximise engagement.

- Leading digital marketing efforts, including email campaigns and targeted promotions, to boost brand recognition and attract new patients.

What we are looking for:

- Previously worked as a Social Media Manager,Marketing Manager, Account manager, marketing specialist, marketing consultant,Social Media specialist,Social Media strategistor in a similar role.

- At least 1 year of experience in Social media marketing.

- Strong creative abilities with a flair for content creation and copywriting.

- Proficiency with social media platforms, Google Ads, and analytics tools.

What's on offer:

- Competitive Salary

- Company pension

- Performance bonus

- Employee discount

- On-site parking

- Private dental insurance

Apply now for this exceptional Social Media & Marketing Manager opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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Main duties:
Requires a Full driving licence
Fitting of paper & paste advertising media on roadside Advertising Hoardings across Yorkshire & Humberside.
You would need to work to strict H&S policies.
Ensure work is completed within time, quality and specified service standards
Carry out routine visual checks of panels along with routine maintenance and repairs to Hoardings such as painting , installation of branding and removal of vegetation
Experience in working at height and working from ladders would be an advantage as this is required in all aspects of the position.
Training in posting will be provided.
Working hours are 7am - 4pm but flexible working shifts are available
The office / base is located in Leeds LS11 however we do cover all of Yorkshire and have a branch in Warrington and Gateshead
Please apply with CV via email or call the Leeds office 01132775040

Leading the development of compelling, integrated, content to best achieve the aims and objectives in their assigned area(s) contributing to forward planning and gridding processes Leading the delivery of communications and engagement objectives for assigned area(s), aligning them to the communications objectives for NHSE and the overall strategy and business plan of NHSE, Lead strategic collaboration and coordination with national, regional and other directorate communications functions in delivering against the directorate, national communications and organisational strategic objectives. Lead and manage their comms and engagement team and evaluate performance Please see the attached Job Description for further details on the role, responsibilities and person specification. Please note this job vacancy is based in either Wellington Place, Leeds LS1 4AP, Wellington House, London SE1 8UG.

Expert communicator. Values-led. Engagement whizz. Business brain. Team player. Priority juggler. Relationship cultivator. Storyteller. Long term strategist. Short term magician.

We’re looking for two exceptional professionals.

Working in the Transformation Directorate (TD) communications and engagement team you’ll provide strategic leadership to a key priority area – for example, Citizen Products, Data for Research and Development or Digital Infrastructure.

You’ll work directly with your assigned area’s senior management team, developing and driving the communications and engagement strategy across a myriad of fascinating, challenging and complex national programmes, linking them together through coherent, insight-led narratives.

Our team provide expertise to TD (a directorate of over 4000 people) ensuring communications is at the heart of planning and decision-making, alongside delivering corporate comms and events.

As a senior comms pro you know how to quickly establish yourself as a trusted advisor. You’re a gifted negotiator, a confidant and ally; able to manage expectations, guide delivery and balance ever-shifting priorities. You’re politically savvy, know when to challenge and when to concede and you skilfully create the right culture for talent to flourish.

If you believe in improving lives through digital, data, innovation and technology and match what we need, then we’d love to hear from you.

The post holder will be expected to support the business needs of the Transformation Directorate. You can be reassigned to different directorates as the business priorities for NHS England change and develop.

The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across their assigned directorate role. They will lead high quality, insight-led communications and engagement for their assigned area(s) that is measurable, impactful and helps policy, products and services to succeed. The role will set communications and engagement direction and strategy for their assigned area(s), advising senior leaders.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.
• Leading the development of compelling, integrated, content to best achieve the aims and objectives in their assigned area(s) contributing to forward planning and gridding processes
• Leading the delivery of communications and engagement objectives for assigned area(s), aligning them to the communications objectives for NHSE and the overall strategy and business plan of NHSE,
• Lead strategic collaboration and coordination with national, regional and other directorate communications functions in delivering against the directorate, national communications and organisational strategic objectives.
• Lead and manage their comms and engagement team and evaluate performance

Please see the attached Job Description for further details on the role, responsibilities and person specification.

Please note this job vacancy is based in either Wellington Place, Leeds LS1 4AP, Wellington House, London SE1 8UG.


This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024

As a Senior Media Relations Manager at NHS England, you will play a pivotal role as a member of the senior team in one of the country’s busiest media offices.

With the NHS under record levels of demand while continuing to manage the fallout of covid, excellent communications will play a vital role in building the trust of patients in the health service.

Managing a policy desk area, you will be expected to find and deliver proactive media stories on innovations and policies that will benefit patients, as well showing how the NHS is delivering frontline services amid continued pressure.

You will respond to emerging stories and issues, ensuring NHS staff and their work are fairly represented and the information patients get through the media is accurate.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

You will be expected to liaise effectively and build trusting relationships with journalists, stakeholders and government departments, as well as senior internal stakeholders at board level.
You will play an important role as part of the senior team, including in proactive planning, line-management responsibilities and stepping in to support or cover for the Head and Deputy Heads of the team.

You will need to demonstrate the ability to work closely with colleagues in other parts of the Strategy directorate, in the wider organisation and with local services, to ensure we deliver clear and consistent messaging and are seen and understood across different audiences.

The most essential requirements for this role are impeccable news judgement, strong writing skills, an excellent understanding of the media landscape and experience of dealing with national media.

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.


This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024

To provide a full clerical support service to the department including organising, sorting and filing documents and papers; managing an electronic filing system, managing the communications inbox and calendar; responding to general enquiries, booking photographs, monitoring media on line and in print; photocopying, faxing and distributing information by post or email; typing letters and other documents To deal with communications and ad hoc enquiries from staff, members of the public, stakeholders and the media Receiving and relaying general verbal/written messages and responding by supplying straightforward information and guidance or referring to the relevant member of the department or other Trust staff as necessary. To provide administrative support for meetings and events as required e.g. organising meetings including checking access arrangements, booking rooms and refreshments, sign language and ethnic minority language interpreters as appropriate, sourcing supplies for events; organising travel arrangements, administering expense forms, liaising with members regarding dates, sending out notice of meetings, agendas and minutes. To attend and service meetings as required. This could include welcoming participants, organising refreshments and taking minutes and typing them up and circulating them after approval. To maintain and update databases for electronic mail-outs and labels for Trust and staff departments and key stakeholders and organising electronic or paper mail-outs as required Updating relevant tracker information and producing reports when required. Updating standard presentation slides using powerpoint and other software To objectively deal with difficult situations around queries from staff or the media on communications, matters involving colleagues as required. In particular to have the ability to tackle and resolve difficult issues with tact and sensitivity. To adhere to relevant Statutory Instruments and Trust policies and guidelines e.g. Data Protection, Health and Safety, Confidentiality and personnel policies and guidelines. To maintain and develop the departments web site on the Trust intranet. (Training will be given) To contribute to the production of information for distribution across the Trust and to other relevant organisations. Use departmental database for recording appropriate information as requested and producing reports. Any other duties commensurate with the grade which may be required from time to time to ensure the effective running of the service.

Job Tittle: UKI Internal Communications Manager, Programme Communications Lead
Duration: 9-12 months
Location: Leeds 2 days per week with occasional travel to London and Dublin
Rate: Competitive

Internal Communications is a fast-paced, distributed team across UK and Ireland, focused on amplifying the UKI's ambition and shaping an award winning employee experience
Home to iconic brands we are a forward-thinking, innovative team of communicators, passionate about embracing new ideas, putting our people's stories at the heart of our communication approach.
This is a dynamic, demanding role to lead on the communication and engagement activity to successfully deliver a major technology migration programme that touches every area of the UKI business.
You will work with the Programme team to develop the communication strategy and deliver tactical communications and campaigns, using a variety of channels, with the wider support of the Internal communications and people teams. As well as weaving broader programme communications into the wider UKI calendar of communications and messaging.
This role will report to the Head of Internal Communications and you will be working closely with the whole Internal Communications team including a team of business partners, the planning and channels leads, and supported by our creative studio.
The role will suit someone with a solid background in internal communications as well as experience of technology change communications. A creative thinker, who can make sense of the complex, naturally curious and understands how communications can effectively support programme management and people change.
What you need to succeed:

• At least 5 years' experience working at a management level in internal communications or marketing roles with a sound knowledge of communication best practice - or can demonstrate the essential skills required.
• Experience working on change/technology transformation programmes, with understanding of change management
• Proven track record in the delivery of high-impact communications plans to help deliver desired business outcomes.
• Sound business acumen, good organisational awareness and strategic approach to problem solving.
• Significant ability to manage multiple programmes and projects and senior stakeholders with potentially conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work on your own to drive business outcomes based on insight provided and where necessary commission bespoke reports.
• Ability to juggle strategic thinking with practical delivery
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal, able to draw out clear briefs, making the complex simple
• Naturally curious, keen to connect across our teams and always able to sniff out a good story
• Professionally qualified to degree level or equivalent.
• Good interpersonal skills and the credibility to advise senior managers and directors.
• Ability to build constructive and collaborative working relationships.

If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.

Job Title: UKI Internal Communications Manager, People & Change
Duration; 12 months maternity cover
Location: Leeds 2 days per week with occasional travel to London and Dublin
Rate: Competitive

This is a highly visible role that will work across the UKI division to support the delivery of the people agenda with a creative approach to communication and engagement.
Primarily, we're a 'UKI-first' communications team focusing our efforts to building an engaging and consistent strategic narrative for all UKI colleagues, no matter their brand, function or location. We want to show our people the benefits of being part of a wider division, whilst spotlighting and celebrating our local successes and brands.
As part of your role, you'll partner with our People & Change leadership team to deliver both local function communications and events (to the UKI People Team) as well as business-wide communications to keep colleagues up to date with our strategic initiatives, policies and people offerings. This dual-lens approach will require great stakeholder management, with an acute awareness of balancing the needs of the function's leadership and priorities whilst championing the opportunities that we have as a wider divisional comms team.
This role will report to the Head of Internal Communications and you will be working closely with the wider Internal Communications team supporting the stable of iconic brands. As well as working with the planning and channels leads, and supported by our creative studio. Your key stakeholders will include the Chief People Office and the People Leadership Team.
To be successful, this role will combine excellent internal communication expertise, innovative thinking and a deep understanding of cultural transition in a face-paced, modern organisation that is growing rapidly and continually changing.

What it will take to succeed:

• At least 5 years' experience working at a management level in internal communications or marketing roles with a sound knowledge of communication best practice - or can demonstrate the essential skills required.
• Proven track record in the delivery of high-impact communications plans to help deliver desired business outcomes.
• Significant experience in the support and delivery of bringing People, Change and business strategies to life.
• Sound business acumen, good organisational awareness and strategic approach to problem solving.
• Significant ability to manage multiple programmes and projects and senior stakeholders with potentially conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work on your own to drive business outcomes based on insight provided and where necessary commission bespoke reports.
• Professionally qualified to degree level or equivalent.
• Good interpersonal skills and the credibility to advise senior managers and directors.
• Ability to build constructive and collaborative working relationships.
• Excellent written and presentation communication skills.

If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.

Attention In-Store Marketing Planners! Are you ready to take your marketing skills to the next level? Join our dynamic team as an In-Store Marketing Planner.

CPM have a great opportunity working on behalf of ASDA, £28-32k per annum- DOE, 37.5 hrs per week Mon-Friday and a great benefits package!

The in-store communications team create and execute compelling POS marketing and experiential campaigns for our Supermarkets, Superstores and Express stores. The media is planned to drive basket spend, engage customers, and add shopper satisfaction

As our Branded Instore Media Planner, you will work with the In-store Communications team to coordinate the delivery of POS & experiential campaigns across a variety of campaigns, whilst carrying out team administration to keep all activity visible and ensure effective implementation at store.

Excellent communication skills are essential for the role along with experience working alongside design and print agencies and/or having experience in a similar marketing role.

Ideal location: Leeds, United Kingdom, LS2

What will I be doing?

• Landing in-store customer communications in line with Masterbrand, Commercial & Customer plans.
• Delivering in-store communications that drive value cut through, reaffirm low prices & drive quality reappraisal across POS toolkit & Masterbrand, & Branded POS.
• Support in the execution of specific in-store communications packages that support investment from Brands into Asda Events, developing a cohesive customer journey, with full retail engagement​.
• Support in the execution of in-store communications packages, delivering against key customer & commercial propositions.
• Support transformation of POS processes to maximise efficiency, minimise waste, deliver business plans and improve quality perceptions. ​
• You'll liaise with internal teams (LS Eleven/Traders) and external stakeholders (print/design & experiential agencies), and will be responsible for delivering and checking activity bookings and artwork to ensure the brief is answered with minimum amends.
• Management of all activity through weekly reporting on critical paths - keeping all stakeholders informed on Red, Amber, Green projects and identifying key trends to fix common issues. Whilst ensuring timely sign offs, to agreed guidelines & templates
• Accountability to bring in activity to agreed budgets & executing campaigns in the most cost-efficient way.
• Keeping toolkits and guidelines up to date and accurate
• Working "hand in hand" with the retail operations teams to ensure that what is created can be landed right first time & is the right thing for our stores
• Ensure all activity is legally compliant by attending legal surgeries to ensure all brand communication/competitions are approved
• Provide strong leadership which role models Asda Beliefs and demonstrates cultural awareness

About you:

You will need to be organised with a proven track record of operational executional excellence.

Key skills:

• Organisation and critical path management
• Attention to detail
• Proven track record of operational and executional excellence
• Proven commercial acumen and budget responsibility
• An understanding of formats the ability adapt plans and thinking
• A track record of working with and managing agencies
• You'll have some experience of line management & developing a colleague and be passionate about leading people

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: £28000-£32k DOE
• Holiday Package: 26 days holiday plus Bank holidays
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with a pension plan
• Full Brand Immersion: Access first-class training, including a full briefing with Tropicana's leaders

CPM values diversity and is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents encompassing various backgrounds, skills, and capabilities. Our collaborative environment fosters the sharing and celebration of great ideas and achievements.

CPM is an accredited Investors in People Gold award company and place great importance on the training and development of our people.

If this sounds like a great job for you and a culture, you'd like to be a part of then we would love to hear from you!

#LI-GH

The Communications Manager role will help coordinate and deliver communications for one of our operational regions. Working with teams across communications and other directorates, you will help coordinate communications to customers and stakeholders across a range of channels.

The role will be based in the Yorkshire North East region in either our Leeds or Darlington office.

What you’ll be leading on

Provide high quality communications support helping to ensure that all communications are aligned to the National Highways Communications Strategy and cross-cutting campaigns.
Support development and delivery of communications plans working with specialist functions across Communications and ensure activity is regularly evaluated.
Work with colleagues from across the business to develop a good understanding of region / business area, our role in it and the benefits we bring to customers, business, and communities.
Horizon scan for potential reputational risks and opportunities, working with senior leads and managers to develop plans and processes to mitigate these.
Help manage regional social media channel, engaging the online community and working with the Content & Social Media team to share and coordinate content.

To be successful you’ll need

Good communications planning skills to help bring our work to life
A good team player, able to work in fast-moving, high-pressure environments
Able to make connections between those living, working and visiting your regions and the work of teams across the business
Ability to build trusted relationships, both externally and internally
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Understanding of an operational environment would be useful but not essential

A bit about us

We are passionate about working together to deliver creative and compelling communications, building advocacy, increasing awareness and improving driver confidence about how to drive safely on our roads.

Our role is to lead and deliver communications and engagement​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ activity that showcases the positive impact of roads investment, supporting the delivery of the RIS and building advocacy for future investment. We partner with the business to build our company's reputation as a trusted operator of the network that puts its customers and their safety first.

Want to know more?

To request a copy of the role profile, please contact hrhighwaysengland@mailgc.cx.ukg.oraclecloud.com quoting reference number #5415

ABOUT US

Why you should join us

At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We’re proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.

So, if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it – then you’ll be a great fit for our organisation.

A connected and sustainable working approach has been adopted across National Highways. For some roles, this means being able to work in a hybrid way spending up to 60% of time working from a remote location such as home.

We offer many different ways to work flexibly and we’re open to discuss part-time working, job shares, and flexible start and finish times.

Please wait until the interview stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what is possible.

Our benefits package

Our total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus
Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution of up to 10%
Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays)
Flexible hours and an approach driven by connected and sustainable working which includes hybrid working
Life assurance of 4 times annual salary
Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines
A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel
Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experience

And we are

Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilities
Money friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programme
Community friendly – offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year

If you are successful, it is key to know all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment checks which include:

Right to work check
3 year employment history references
DBS criminal record check
Social media and adverse journalism check
Driving licence check (if applicable)
Fit to work questionnaire (for all), followed by a medical check (if applicable)
Qualifications and/or professional membership check (if applicable)

And finally

We reserve the right to close before the advertisement expires.

This role sits within the Public Accountability, Communications and Engagement function in the Strategy directorate. The function works to deliver NHS England’s obligations under the NHS Constitution that all NHS bodies must “engage in a full and transparent debate with the public, patients and staff”. We support NHS England - and the wider NHS – to be accountable in line with the Constitution’s requirements of transparency by performing vital functions such as FOI, parliamentary engagement and patient engagement.

The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across their assigned role. They will deliver high quality, insight-led communications and engagement for their assigned area(s) that is measurable, impactful and helps policy, products and services to succeed. The role will implement communications and engagement strategies and develop activity plans for their assigned area(s).

Develop compelling, integrated, content to best achieve the aims and objectives in their assigned area(s) contributing to forward planning and gridding processes

Deliver communications and engagement activity for assigned area(s), developing an excellent understanding of how they align to the communications objectives for NHSE and the overall strategy and business plan

Build effective working relationships with other directorates, regional teams and the national comms team to ensure a one-team coherent approach

The post holder will be expected to support the business needs of the Transformation Directorate. You can be reassigned to different directorates as the business priorities for NHS England change and develop.
• Develop compelling, integrated, content to best achieve the aims and objectives in their assigned area(s) contributing to forward planning and gridding processes
• Deliver communications and engagement activity for assigned area(s), developing an excellent understanding of how they align to the communications objectives for NHSE and the overall strategy and business plan
• Build effective working relationships with other directorates, regional teams and the national comms team to ensure a one-team coherent approach
• Provide communications and engagement advice across, for example, written, social media, events, media and marketing disciplines and support to directorate staff to support their work.
• Produce a broad range of written communications to the highest standard; using expertise and experience to identify the right channels and styles for specific audiences Spot communications opportunities and risks and work with national communications team to manage as appropriate

In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.

The new NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/ .

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
• Develop credibility as a communications adviser, providing advice and support whilst building strong relationships within their assigned area(s)
• Ensures involvement and consultation where necessary and takes action when required
• Ensure adherence to NHSE approval processes and gain sign-off at the appropriate level
• Deputise for line manager
• Develop close working relationships with policy and delivery teams
• Ensure value for money and compliance with communications spend control processes
• Identify potential issues that could impact NHSE
• Contribute to business planning and budgeting for their assigned area(s)
• Contribute to the team’s administration, planning, evaluation and reporting processes
• When required, provide guidance and support to commissioners working in areas affected by service reviews around their legal duties to engage and consult. Ensure each service review complies with statutory guidance, NHS England’s legal responsibilities and processes around managing consultations.
• When required, advise on, design and deliver national consultation activity across a range of services in directorate portfolios

The post holder will support the Head of Department and their team to ensure that their work stream of programmes are planned and managed effectively and take the lead in assisting in their successful delivery:
• Manage the team’s business support function, including developing and managing the team’s business plan, progress and reporting risk and issue management.
• Liaise with appropriate functions within the regions, organisation and the Sector.
• Manage all corporate business returns, including planning and workforce returns.
• Develop and implement a content management system to ensure information is properly managed and best practice is shared across the team, Directorate and the wider NHS organisation.
• Take a lead in the coordination of training & development and recruitment activity across the team.
• Oversight and management of all aspects of the team/ project budgets.

The postholder requires the ability to work to the requirements of the job and workload with an unpredictable work pattern that may include a fast, professional response ‘out of hours’ such as overnight or at weekends to meet the demands of both the organisation and others to meet deadlines (outside of on-call arrangements).


This advert closes on Thursday 18 Jul 2024

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you exceptionally skilled at finding, sourcing, and telling remarkable stories that gain attention across owned and earned communications channels? Can you simplify complex information, develop a compelling narrative, and communicate effectively across a range of channels and stakeholders? Are you an effective relationship manager, comfortable talking to, and gaining the support of, a wide range of people?

Here at the University of Leeds, our Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) is looking for someone who can breathe life into the stories about the Faculty’s mission, strategy, and contribution to Medicine and Health.

You will need to be an exceptional writer with a passion for how Medicine and Health can change the world for the better. You will be embedded at the heart of the Faculty as the eyes and ears for the wider communications team. Alert to powerful story opportunities, you will develop a broad range of content for internal and external stakeholders. You will also be able to build strong networks and relationships while prospecting for groundbreaking stories that illustrate how the Faculty is delivering real outcomes to progress the University’s strategic aims. We are looking for an accomplished, experienced, and self-motivated storyteller and communications practitioner. As a powerful voice for the Faculty of Medicine and Health and its achievements, you will communicate key priorities within the Faculty so people understand how their work relates to those priorities. You will also build close working relationships with the External Communications and Campaigns team to ensure the voice of the Faculty is heard by the media and other key stakeholders.

What we offer in return:

26 days' holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and more.
Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Elizabeth Hindmarsh, Strategic Projects Team Manager

Email: E.R.Hindmarsh@leeds.ac.uk



Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.