Head of PR and Communications

6 months ago


Chelsea, United Kingdom The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Full time

In partnership with The Institute of Cancer Research, London we are one of the largest comprehensive cancer centres in Europe, seeing and treating over 60,000 NHS and private patients each year.

We’re looking for a high-flying, experienced Head of PR and Communications to join our team. Working alongside the Director of Marketing and Communications you’ll be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of the Trust, Private Care and Charity PR and Communications strategies, plus the functions of internal communications, events and celebrity stewardship. You will ensure the Trust, Private Care and Charity have an effective external and internal communications strategy that actively supports the delivery of the business area objectives and which maintains and enhances their reputation. You will provide senior leadership on all communications issues to a wide range of stakeholders including Executive Directors, the Chief Executive, Chairman, Board and Governors.

We're looking for someone with a proven track record in communications and PR at a very senior level, with exceptional communication skills and significant experience in a fast paced management role who is used to leading, and working across, multi-disciplinary teams. You should also be personable, energetic and determined.

The Head of PR and communications is a senior member of the Marketing and Communications team with lead responsibility for the strategic and operational delivery of the Trust, Private Care and Charity PR and Communications strategy, plus the functions of Internal Communications, Events and line management of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity Celebrity Liaison Manager. The post holder will also act as a deputy to the Director of Marketing and Communications.

This is a strategic and highly visible role requiring the communication of highly complex and often sensitive information both within the Trust and to external stakeholders, and relies on strong working relationships with senior colleagues across the Trust and with the CEO/Chairman.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Please refer to the job description for further information.

To dynamically manage the PR and Communications team to provide a high quality, full 24-hour press office service that inspires trust both internally and externally and to strategically develop and nurture relationships with national, local and specialist media. This will include managing the following:
The organisation of press briefings for the Trust ensuring all Trust spokespeople are appropriately briefed and trained

The issue of press releases (and other press briefing materials such as lines to take) in conjunction with the Trust’s leadership and clinical staff

Dealing with media enquiries in a prompt and professional manner recommending an appropriate course of action to take, working with colleagues across the Trust and Charity to deliver a timely response

Ensuring that sensitive stories are appropriately managed in order to minimise potential negative impact on the reputation of the hospital and in the local and wider community

Photocalls and filming opportunities

Identifying and exploiting opportunities to project a positive public image



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