We are looking for a creative and motivated Senior Marketing and Communications Officer to lead communications and marketing activity that raises awareness of mental health, promotes access to support and helps improve understanding of mental health services across our communities.
Working as part of our Marketing and Communications team, you will plan and deliver targeted campaigns and high-quality content across a range of digital and traditional channels.
You will help showcase our services, encourage people to seek support when they need it, challenge stigma and highlight the positive impact our teams make every day. You will ensure all communications are clear, inclusive, accessible and aligned with best practice.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your creativity and communications expertise to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people who use our services, their families and carers, and the wider community.
Please note, this is a 12-month fixed term position with an expected commencement date of December 2026.
Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.
Lead marketing and communications activity that promotes mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services and encourages access to support.
Plan and deliver targeted campaigns across digital, social media, web, print and media channels.
Create and source engaging content, including news stories, videos, case studies and campaign materials.
Build strong relationships with clinical teams, partners and stakeholders across the health and care system.
Support media relations, reputation management and proactive storytelling.
Provide communications advice and support to colleagues and services.
Ensure communications are accessible, inclusive and aligned to accessibility standards and best practice.
Maximise the reach and impact of communications through audience insight, channel optimisation and emerging digital technologies.
Support delivery of the NHS 10 Year Health Plan through innovative, digital-first communications approaches.
Monitor and evaluate communications activity, using data and insight to demonstrate impact and drive continuous improvement.
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of supportive staff networks
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
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For full details of the duties and criteria of the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
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