Head of Public Affairs
4 weeks ago
Post is fixed term for 2 years
37.5 hours per week
Working at The Lodge, Wickford/ Hybrid
ROLE SUMMARY
- To lead the development and implementation of the Trust’s communications plan and activities for managing the relationship with local politicians and MPs. This will frequently include materials of a highly complex and sensitive content and will require a high level of analytical skills and judgement.
- To devise plans for and lead on external stakeholder engagement on behalf of the Trust’s Chair, Chief Executive and Board of Directors/Governors.
- To be responsible for the production and distribution of the Trust’s messaging to MPs and other key stakeholders, both written and verbal. This will require excellent written skills in order to develop effective articles and other collateral, exercising high levels of judgement in assessing the appropriate tone and content of material.
Working closely with the Chief Executive’s office in the handling of MP contact and questions.
- To be the lead communications contact for the for local MPs, politicians and stakeholders, ensuring that requests for information are dealt with accurately and promptly, exercising high levels of judgement in assessing the appropriate tone and content of material.
- To provide advice to the Board of Directors in management of stakeholder communications in potentially challenging circumstances.
- To be responsible for ensuring that all material posted on the Trust’s website is suitably pitched to the target audience and with regard to the complexities and sensitivities of the field in which we operate.
- To continue to develop positive communication channels for Governors and constituent members.
- To offer advice to the Board of Directors in management of complex, contentious or potentially antagonistic stakeholder relationships and to coordinate the management of such circumstances.
- Responsible for providing leadership to all team members, providing assistance for delivery of work as necessary
- Responsible for agreeing communication related payments for stakeholder engagement
- The Communication team is corporately responsible for highly complex, timely, clear efficient strategic and operational communications to internal and external audiences, to be conducted using a range of recognised channels and communications methods suited to the target audience.
- To maintain an awareness of current issues within the Trust ensuring that key personnel receive appropriate and timely communication.
- To share information with staff within the Trust and other organisations, observing data protection guidelines
- To collate and analyse information as required and regularly write and present reports to relevant committees of the Trust.
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Please read through the Job Description and Personal Specification. If you require further information please contact Martine Munby on 07581 003058.
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