Deputy Director of Communications and Engagement
London, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- 2 weeks ago
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Job description
About the Role
The New Hospital Programme is a transformative initiative delivering over 40 cutting-edge hospitals across England, designed to meet future patient and staff needs sustainably. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape communications and engagement strategies within one of the NHS’s most impactful programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Head the communications function by uniting professionals across the programme
- Create and execute a comprehensive communications and engagement strategy on a programme-wide scale
- Enhance the programme's profile through media, events, conferences, and digital platforms
- Coordinate major announcements and signature programme events
- Facilitate collaboration among Trusts, contractors, and system partners
- Drive internal engagement initiatives that foster a positive culture within the programme
- Align messaging strategies in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England
- Lead, manage, and nurture the communications and engagement team
- Ensure consistency, clarity, and high quality in all internal and external messaging
- Oversee risk management and manage the communications budget comprehensively
About NHS England
NHS England delivers statutory functions and regulatory powers, focusing on supporting the NHS in providing excellent care across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cybersecurity, software engineering, education, and commercial disciplines. The organisation is progressively integrating with the Department of Health and Social Care, enhancing collaboration and service delivery.
Additional Information
- Successful current NHS employees will undergo an Inter Authority Transfer via the Electronic Staff Record system to streamline onboarding, with the option to opt out
- Employees with a contractual office base are expected to spend at least 40% of their time at NHS offices
- Appointments for those recruited externally typically begin at the entry level of the pay band
- No visa sponsorship is provided for this role
Contact Details
For more information or informal inquiries, please contact Chloe Lincoln-Todd, Resourcing Business Partner, via email.