Transforming Care Digitally - Communications Lead
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 02/10/2026
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Role summary
This fixed-term Communications Specialist role supports digital projects within Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will manage and produce high-quality communication materials for internal and external audiences, ensuring effective communication processes for digital initiatives. They will provide hands-on support to deliver appropriate communications across multiple channels, actively supporting the Trust's strategic objectives and stakeholder relationships. The role involves project managing communication efforts and engaging with various audiences.
Key responsibilities
- Produce and coordinate communication activities including e-flyers, newsletters, and material for digital channels.
- Coordinate events, including engagement sessions and workshops.
- Advise, influence and support colleagues on communications and engagement issues, including writing communication plans.
- Support the digital services team to ensure projects are planned, managed and delivered effectively using a range of media.
- Monitor and evaluate communication activities, providing regular updates and recommendations.
- Manage ad hoc communications campaigns for Trust digital projects.
Essential criteria
- Degree level qualification or equivalent level experience
- Evidence of experience in an Communication role
- Working knowledge of the M365 Suite (including Outlook, Exchange, MS Teams, Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Dragon Medical One)
- Working Knowledge of Video conferencing equipment and engagement.
- Good verbal and telephone communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to motivate and empower others to achieve specific goals
- Drive, passion, and enthusiasm, with the ability to relate well with other members of the team
- Ability to travel to Trust locations across Gloucestershire where necessary
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Awareness of ITIL Service Management
- Awareness of NHS Information Governance principles
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Transforming Care Digitally - Communications Lead
The closing date is 02 October 2026
Job summary
This post is fixed term for up to 12 months.
Working within the Communications Team but with close liaison with the Digital Services team, the Communications Specialist will ensure the Trust has effective communications processes in place for digital projects, which actively support its strategic objectives, its internal management and relationships with all stakeholders. This will include project managing, producing and publishing high quality communication materials for internal and external purposes on digital projects. They will provide hands on support to deliver appropriate communications to all relevant audiences and use a content driven approach across multiple and integrated channels.
Main duties of the job
Communications, Engagement and Digital Support
- Prepare clear, engaging copy for a range of internal communications including staff bulletins, posters, newsletters, intranet content, digital screensavers and campaign materials, ensuring consistency with Trust messaging and priorities.
- Regularly review, update and improve intranet content relating to digital projects, working with project teams to ensure information remains accurate, accessible and up to date.
- Organise and support stakeholde
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