Overview
Are you a proactive and enthusiastic communications professional looking to develop your career in the largest NHS community healthcare trust in England?
This is a full-time, 12 month fixed term contract secondment opportunity, covering maternity leave. We are looking for a creative, organised and dynamic Communications Officer to join our central communications team. You will plan and deliver internal and external communications campaigns, create engaging content for our channels, and lead on specific events.
You’ll be joining a team that aims to do our best for our staff and patients and takes pride in what we do while having fun, working collaboratively, and creating opportunities for growth and development. This is a pivotal role in the team; you’ll be highly organised to provide a responsive service and able to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff across the Trust as well as external partners and stakeholders.
As the Communications Officer, you will work as a key member of the CLCH central communications team, delivering a wide range of internal and external communications activities.
Responsibilities
* Plan, deliver and evaluate high quality communications plans and provide communications advice and support on operational matters.
* Support the Trust to build and maintain a positive reputation as a high quality NHS provider and employer of choice in all its service areas.
* Act as a communications generalist working across internal communications and engagement; external communications and stakeholder engagement; social media; event management; and some media relations.
* Develop engaging content and manage campaigns to enhance staff experience and engagement and to transform the external profile.
Benefits
* A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
* Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
* Flexible working options
* Annual travel card loan
* Training, support and development in your career
* To view full benefits information please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Note: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.
This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Nov 2025
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