Senior Communications Officer

Your new company
Working for a subsidiary of the NHS on a temporary contract until the end of March 2024.
The role is ideally full time but can be flexible for the right person.
Pay is £14.87 per hour working Monday- Friday.
Your new role
Act as a point of contact for the media and manage and log a wide range of media enquiries
Lead on Social Media using Twitter, LinkedIn and other digital platforms
Assist with using content management systems to upload media enquiries to database and content and images for the Observatory website
Draft communications materials including press releases and internal copy for Subscriber and Board newsletters
Liaise closely with the Assistant Director of Communications and Media to produce concise and timely media statements, summaries and press release announcements
Support event and stakeholder visits, liaising with staff and managing media and photographers on site
What you\'ll need to succeed
Are interested in raising awareness of race and health inequalities impacting patients, communities and the NHS workforce
Enjoy dealing with media enquiries, drafting statements in response whilst building and maintaining effective relationships with a broad, diverse range of media outlets and correspondents
Have experience of managing social media, writing media releases for a range of media and diverse audiences
Are experienced in managing relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
Have excellent communication and proofreading skills
Possess excellent planning, prioritisation and organisational skills, and can work to tight deadlines
What you\'ll get in return
Excellent base pay
Remote work from home
Pension contribution
Holiday allowance
Weekly pay.
What you need to do now
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