Communications Officer

3 weeks ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Public Health Wales NHS Trust Full time

The Communications and Engagement function at Public Health Wales is looking for a confident, capable and experienced Communications Officer to join our News and External Affairs Team.

The post holder will be responsible for identifying, prioritising and developing news content for dissemination to media contacts and for publication through Public Health Wales digital channels.

The role will be responsible for promoting our evidence and research, communicating information to the public relating to incidents and outbreaks of communicable diseases, and responding to reactive media enquiries across a broad range of public health areas.

You will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of public health communications strategies and communications plans in Public Health Wales.

**The main duties of this job are**:

- Respond to media enquiries, brief and pitch stories to journalists; manage events, press conferences, photo calls and visits; and respond to communications enquiries from agencies and key external and internal stakeholders.
- Commission, write, edit, proof read, co-ordinate complex internal and external publications, patient/client leaflets and advice documents; write press releases, articles; oversee print and distribution.
- Develop, implement and evaluate communications projects.
- Provide communications and marketing communications advice to managers, staff, committees.
- Engage with local government, the third sector, the public and other stakeholders in relation to public health.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and welcome applicants who wish to work on a flexible basis.

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.

Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply



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