Overview
Be a subject matter expert on high-profile and strategic portfolios of work for HIWM regionally and nationally in collaboration with the HIN. Be the lead communication and engagement professional, by providing advice, management and significant expertise around key aspects of communication and engagement delivery, to the Senior Leadership Team. Create and implement communication and engagement plans/interventions, that are designed to provide high-quality and consistent communications and engagement outputs; encourage key enabling relationships with stakeholders; remove barriers and ultimately enhance the reputation of HIWM. Deliver the objectives of the HIWM Communications, Engagement and Public Affairs Strategy 2025-2028 and review and refresh the strategy annually.
Responsibilities
* Lead the communications and engagement team's personal and professional development through review, appraisal, objective setting and personal development plans.
* Lead and manage the reputation of HIWM, the national HIN and the wider NHS, to ensure public confidence in the services provided and by ensuring positive news stories and campaigns are promoted and potential threats to HIWM's reputation are handled promptly, professionally and effectively.
* Deliver the objectives of the HIWM Communications, Engagement and Public Affairs Strategy.
* Identify and action opportunities to explain and promote services, plans and initiatives; often through interpreting highly complex information and translating this into easy-to-understand outputs.
* Develop and implement internal communication and engagement approaches, which support and reinforce HIWM's values, vision and objectives.
We strive to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. This is supported by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. We are committed to attracting and recruiting talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
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