The closing date is 25 June 2026.
Communications Officer (Engagement and Events)
Reporting to the Communications Manager (Engagement & Events), the post holder will play a key role in the delivery of a wide range of engagement activities with external and internal stakeholders, aligned to the Trusts strategic priorities. This is a varied and busy role combining event/project management, communications and administrative duties. The post holder will have experience in planning and delivering successful events and creating compelling content to support engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, including the Trusts membership, and will be able to build rapport and collaborate confidently with people at all levels – from frontline clinical staff to executive board members. Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams) alongside design programs like Canva, are required.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities:
* Support the planning and delivery of an annual programme of strategic events and visits to raise the Trusts profile and support stakeholder engagement.
* Plan, manage and deliver the annual Staff Awards event and nomination process working closely with the wider Communications & Engagement team.
* Plan, manage and deliver the annual Members Day event in close cooperation with senior colleagues from across the Trust.
* Ensure that expenditure for events/stakeholder activities stays within agreed budget.
* Liaise with third parties to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner and within budget.
* Support with the transport of display equipment and documentation to events, and set up the venue or stands at engagement events.
* Produce compelling content for a range of channels and audiences within the organisation, including items for regular staff bulletins and newsletters, and digital channels such as intranet and website.
* Update and maintain the Trusts membership and stakeholder databases and manage any queries in relation to these.
* Manage and distribute newsletters, leaflets and various other publications produced by the Trust, including those needed for CQC inspections.
* Support the Communication and Engagement teams strategic monthly planning grid and support cross-team working and information sharing.
* Support with raising purchase order requisitions and ensuring prompt payment of invoices in line with Trust policies and procedures.
Person Specification
* Successful management of large scale events.
* Experience of working in a complex organisation.
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent experience in communications or similar disciplines.
Experience
* Sourcing and creating compelling content for stakeholder engagement and events which promotes the corporate narrative.
* Experience of using engagement techniques.
* Demonstrate high degree of accuracy with data management.
* Marketing experience.
* NHS experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Employer information
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust – Surrey, England.
£33,677 to £40,996 a year (incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata).
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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