Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust's (GMMH) Communications and Marketing Department for a creative, dynamic marketing and communications assistant.
Reporting to the Deputy Marketing and Communications Manager your main duties will be to assist with internal communications, as well as planning and organising multi-channel marketing campaigns, events and projects and providing administrative support to the team
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Tuesday 7 May and shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview on Friday 17 May 2024.
Main duties of the job
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for abright, creative administrator to support our busy Marketing and Communications Team.
The Marketing and Communications Department has a vital role in showcasing our achievements and successes, as well as ensuring strong communications internally and with the press and media.
We are looking for someone to support our activities which includes weekly staff newsletters, campaigns and events, management of our online platforms (intranet, website and social media), branding, the production of Trust literature/merchandise and media management. It is also a public-facing role which advises people who contact the team to signpost them to get the help and advice they need.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
1. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
2. Excellent pension
3. Cycle to work scheme
4. Salary sacrifice car scheme
5. Wellbeing programme
6. Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
7. oTraining or experience in an office setting
Desirable
8. A recognised qualification in office administration
Experience
Essential
9. oDemonstrable administrative experience
10. oDemonstrable time management experience
11. oExperience of supporting a team
12. oAble to develop and work effectively to project plans
Desirable
13. Experience of working in a NHS/Public sector environment.
14. Experience of supporting the delivery of events
15. Experience of working within a communications/marketing/PR team.
Knowledge
Essential
16. oKnowledge of Microsoft Office - skills must include excellent proficiency of PowerPoint, Word and Excel
17. oKnowledge of intranets and websites
18. oKnowledge of the importance of confidentiality throughout the NHS
Desirable
19. Knowledge of specific content management systems
20. Understanding of the NHS
21. Knowledge of working within brand guidelines
22. Knowledge of printing and production techniques
Skills and Abilities
Essential
23. oGood written and oral abilities
24. oExcellent customer service skills with colleagues and other staff
25. oAbility to work to tight deadlines and 'get things done'
26. oAbility to work on multiple projects at once - organisational skills
27. oPlanning and time management skills
28. oAble to work autonomously, self-manage and prioritise
Desirable
29. Ability to design communication materials and presentations
30. Ability to write for websites, newsletters, social media and press releases
Other requirements
Essential
31. oAn ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
32. oUsed to working in a busy environment