Strategic Communications and Engagement Lead

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom NHS Full time

**Job Summary**

NHS England London Region seeks a highly skilled Senior Communications and Engagement Officer to enhance its communications output.

The ideal candidate will have experience in communications and stakeholder management, with a good understanding of the health and social care environment.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Provide written briefings for journalists and political stakeholders, including drafting press releases and reactive media statements.
  • Develop strong networks with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and coordination of work.
  • Support the team across a range of campaigns and communications projects.

About NHS England London Region

The NHS England board has set out the purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all.

The successful candidate will be able to make a significant contribution to achieving 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.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience in communications and stakeholder management.
  • A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
  • Some experience of working in a fast-paced environment, delivering against competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Good understanding of varied communication channels, their impact, limitations, risks, and opportunities.

Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Clear communication skills with excellent writing, report writing, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action.
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
  • Strategic thinking and ability to anticipate.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level in a relevant subject or have equivalent level of experience in a specialist area.



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