- Communications and Engagement Manager Milton Keynes
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Milton Keynes, , United Kingdom
- jobs
- 1 month ago
jobs description
Department: Communications and Engagement team
Band 6-7 / Band 7
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
This is a brilliant opportunity for experienced, passionate and enthusiastic comms professional to become an integral part of the well-established communications and engagement team at MKUH.
With an ambitious digital strategy and considerable financial investment to improve the estate, it is an exciting time to join the organisation and the communications team, which sits at the heart of the Trust and ensures staff, patients and the local community are kept well informed and involved through creative communications.
The Communications and Engagement Manager will have the opportunity to: lead communications and engagement work on large-scale projects; advise and influence senior figures in the Trust to encourage best practice in communications and engagement; and build effective relationships both internally and externally to promote the work of the hospital.
In exchange, the postholder will be joining a supportive, friendly, and vastly experienced team whilst having an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
The post will be offered at either Band 7 or Band 6 with progression to a Band 7 role within 12 months. This will be discussed with the successful candidate.
As the exceptional candidate you will be expected to demonstrate experience across the full range of communications activities, including proactive and reactive media management, staff and stakeholder engagement, and event and campaign management. An understanding and experience of all web-based communications will also be essential, as well as experience managing and mentoring others.
This is an opportunity for a talented, passionate and experienced communications professional to; lead communications and engagement work on large-scale projects; advise and influence senior figures in the Trust to encourage best practice in communications and engagement; and build effective relationships both internally and externally to promote the work of the hospital.
They have the highest score in the "We work flexibly" theme, scoring 6.86 out of 10. (NHS Staff Survey 2023)
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jacob Prichard Job title: Head of Communications and Engagement Email address: jacob.prichard@mkuh.nhs.uk
For Informal Discussions About The Role, Please Contact
Jacob Prichard, Head of Communications and Engagement
Lisa Antonini, Deputy Head of Communications and Engagement
Milton Keynes United Kingdom