Overview
As an experienced communications professional, reporting to one of the HPS Careers Hub Programme Managers, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for reimagining a successful local inclusive talent management programme and scaling it up to a national offer, which you will help deliver.
The post involves working with, and maintaining the engagement of, national and regional stakeholders to support the delivery of this programme to the standards and timescales required. The postholder will lead communication projects to produce high quality and consistent communications. They will support the delivery of the HPS programme to the standards and timescales required, ensuring the delivery of proactive communication strategies and participation in social marketing using a variety of techniques.
You should possess specialist communications knowledge and skills to support programme delivery in order to agree which interventions would be most effective.
Main duties
* Managing communications, stakeholder relationship / engagement campaigns and social media accounts which support key HPS programme priorities.
* Creating appropriate plans, through a robust approach to communications, and create / manage the HPS branding; produce promotions materials, news stories / newsletters for internal and external communications and create / update the HPS website and intranet pages.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Details
* Date posted: 10 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pa pro rata
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 6 months
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Reference number: 301-JP-25-7452154
* Job location: St. Georges, Corporation St, Stafford, ST16 3SR
Job responsibilities include: See detailed JD as an uploaded document.
Responsibilities (condensed)
* Managing communications, stakeholder relationship / engagement campaigns and social media accounts which support key HPS programme priorities.
* Creating appropriate plans, through a robust approach to communications, and create / manage the HPS branding; produce promotions materials, news stories / newsletters for internal and external communications and create / update the HPS website and intranet pages.
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level, or equivalent level of relevant equivalent experience
* Specialist knowledge of communications gained through training or experience to Master’s level equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St. Georges, Corporation St, Stafford, ST16 3SR
Employer's website: mpft.nhs.uk
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