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Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Communications Officer to join the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) communications team.
This role will work as a key member of the Communications and Engagement team on recruitment communications, social media, responding to media and other challenging issues.
Main duties of the job
1. Must have experience of developing and implementing external communications campaigns .
2. Will contribute to the successful overall performance of EEAST by planning and delivering recruitment communications as part of wider corporate planning, managing media enquiries, and planning social media content.
3. Produce appropriate progress and performance reporting and ensure that evaluation and analysis informs future planning.
4. Empathise with the EEAST values of quality, teamwork, respect, care, and honesty.
5. Will be confident in designing and producing a range of communications materials upon request.
Working for our organisation
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant of city of Norwich just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
6. Degree in Media, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes
Essential criteria
7. Commitment to Continuous Professional Development.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
8. Ability to take and edit digital photographs and video content.
Desirable criteria
9. Experience (or demonstrable appreciation) of the challenges facing public sector organisations
Experience
Essential criteria
10. Experience in media relations, public affairs, or external communications.
11. Experience of managing external communication campaigns and public engagement.
Desirable criteria
12. Experience of working with Public Sector or Emergency Services.
13. Demonstrable experience in dealing with the public, and dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
14. Demonstrable technical knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Access.
15. Experience in using content management systems.
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Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.
References and Employment History: All references from current and previous employers, will be sought via their Human Resources Department and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and email address of the Human Resources Department and indicate your current/previous line manager and their departmental details.
All appointments will be subject to currently having a clean disciplinary record.
Please be advised that a No Smoking Policy is in operation throughout the Trust.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - Under the Trust's commitment 'Positive about Disabled People', if you consider yourself as having a disability and you meet the minimum selection criteria for any post, you will get an automatic interview. By minimum selection criteria we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates the essential requirements as set out in the person specification and advertisement for a post.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications, regardless of age, race, religion & belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity or disability.