Overview
Join us as our Group Director of Communications and Engagement. The Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group is seeking an exceptional Group Director of Communications and Engagement to lead a modern, inclusive communications and engagement function across our three acute hospital sites. This is a high impact opportunity to shape the reputation, voice and influence of a newly formed University Hospitals Group. As a member of the Group Executive Team and a non voting attendee at the Board, you will play a central role in strategic leadership and decision making.
About The Role
You will:
* Lead a Group wide communications and engagement strategy covering internal and external communications, stakeholders, brand and reputation.
* Provide senior media, public affairs and crisis communications leadership.
* Strengthen internal communications, workforce engagement and organisational pride.
* Oversee brand and identity development.
* Build and lead a high performing communications team.
* Ensure communications reflect our commitment to inclusion, accessibility and community impact.
About You
You will be an experienced senior communications leader with a strong track record at Board or Executive level in the NHS, public sector or a complex private-sector environment.
You Will Bring
* Significant experience in strategic communications, engagement, crisis handling and media relations.
* Extensive understanding of digital communications, social media and emerging communication technologies.
* Strong political awareness and the ability to convey complex and sensitive messages to diverse audiences.
* Experience leading complex teams, managing multiple programmes and working across organisational boundaries.
* A proactive, inclusive leadership style that inspires trust, confidence and collaboration.
* A deep commitment to the NHS, our values, and improving the experience of patients, staff and communities.
Why Join Us?
This is a transformative moment for the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group.
You Will Have The Opportunity To
* Shape the strategic communications and engagement direction of a newly forming Group structure.
* Build a modern, innovative and influential communications function from the ground up.
* Work alongside executive colleagues to improve services, strengthen staff engagement and enhance the Group’s visibility locally, regionally and nationally.
* Play a key role in establishing a university hospitals system that supports excellence in research, education and clinical care.
Our Group structure is aligning strategic ambitions and decision making and combining this with locally-focused delivery of care to enhance experience and outcomes for all our patients.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jo Hannam Job title: Interim Communications Director Email address: Joanna.hannam@nnuh.nhs.uk
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