Strategic Communications and Engagement Director

3 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom NHS Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Communications and Engagement Director to join our team at NHS England. As a key member of our Transformation Directorate, you will be responsible for leading the development of compelling, integrated content to achieve our aims and objectives.

The successful candidate will have a substantial understanding of communications disciplines, including strategic communications, internal communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement. They will also have experience of working in a matrix environment, collaborating with policy, product, and service teams to deliver communications and engagement objectives.

Main Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of communications and engagement strategies for assigned areas, aligning them to the communications objectives for NHSE and the overall strategy and business plan.
  • Collaborate with national, regional, and other directorate communications functions to deliver against the directorate, national communications, and organisational strategic objectives.
  • Lead and manage a comms and engagement team, evaluating performance and driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Substantial understanding, knowledge, and skill in a range of communications disciplines.
  • Experience of working in a matrix environment, collaborating with policy, product, and service teams.
  • Excellent knowledge of communications planning in an agile way to enable a fast response to changing circumstances.

What We Offer

  • A dynamic and supportive team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.


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