Director of Communications and Engagement | East London NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

Director of Communications and EngagementThis director-level post offers the opportunity to lead on communications and engagement for East London NHS Foundation Trust - an organisation that provides mental health and community health to a population of 1.8 million people in Bedfordshire, Luton and East London.The post holder will provide strategic communications leadership for East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) and lead the communications and engagement team at the Trust.Please note we are open to people who might be willing to work less than full-time.There will be an assessment centre on 16 Sept all day, and interviews on 23 Sept.

Responsibilities and accountabilitiesAccountable for high quality, insight-led communications and engagement that is measurable, impactful and helps the organisation to succeed. The post holder will own the direction and strategy for ELFT communications and engagement, advising the Chief Executive, Chair, Board and the Trust’s senior leadership. The post holder will play a critical role in managing the reputation of the Trust with internal and external stakeholders.

ValuesOur mission is to make a positive difference to people''s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Team leadership and deliveryHold accountability and responsibility for the strategic and operational development of the communications and engagement team and the effective management of the team budget. Services to be delivered include:

Internal communications and engagement

Media management

Publications and design

Digital communications and engagement (including website and social media)

Stakeholder communications and engagement

Brand and reputation management

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