Head of Communications and Engagement - Manchester, United Kingdom - Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Manchester, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The post-holder will be passionate about the NHS and a great storyteller, able to bring to life the innovations and initiatives available to transform the NHS.

The post-holder will be able to present information in a compelling way via a range of channels including social media, web and digital, slide decks, reports and marketing collateral.

Working within the 'virtual' AHSN Network Coordinating Office, the post holder will report to the Director of Communications and Engagement and line manage the Communications Managers and Communications Officer.

The role will work closely with AHSN Chief Officers and leads of cross-AHSN groups, playing a central role in ensuring a joined up approach that presents the AHSNs as a connected national Network with a long term future at the very heart of healthcare innovation and transformation.

This is a key role within the AHSN Network central team that will be called upon to make an outstanding contribution to the realisation of the AHSN vision: to transform lives through health innovation.

The role will be instrumental in delivering the Network's communications and engagement strategy.

The post-holder will be expected to develop communications plans and lead on their execution while also managing the busy workload of the team.

You will be experienced communicator with knowledge in stakeholder engagement, content production, digital communications, event coordination, media relations and internal communications, as well as an excellent copywriter.

The post-holder will demonstrate creativity and flair, seeking new ways to build the Network's profile:

An outstanding content manager able to craft compelling and inspiring narrative, messaging & campaigns that are owned & cascaded by all AHSNs
A fantastic eye for a great story: working across AHSN priorities and linking with individual communications teams to capitalise on opportunities to engage & build influence with strategic stakeholders and decision makers, positioning the AHSNs as innovation experts.
An experienced teamleader with the ability to manage and motivate staff.

The post holder will also be a highly proficient organiser; feeding into a broad portfolio of communications products and ensuring a coordinated approach is taken at all times.

The AHSN Network, which operates nationally as the innovation arm of the NHS, leads the spread and adoption of new technologies, pathways and medicines and supports innovators and entrepreneurs in the life sciences sector.

The AHSN Network is the collective voice of the 15 academic health science networks (AHSNs) across England and works collaboratively to support change nationally.

We are now on the look-out for an experienced communications leader to join our national central communications team, as Head of Communications and Engagement, initially on a fixed term basis until end of March 2024.

We're looking for an experienced communications professional with knowledge of the UK health and care landscape, able to work autonomously to lead communications campaigns and initiatives, while working collaboratively with communications teams across the 15 AHSNs and our partners.

Although the post is hosted within Health Innovation Manchester (one of the 15 AHSNs and part of Manchester NHS Foundation Trust) - the role is working for the national AHSN Network team, and therefore is fully remote/home-based.

Our current team is spread geographically across England and work together virtually, however, there are occasional requirements to travel to meetings or events around the country.

For more information about the AHSN Network,visit our websiteor read our latestImpact Report.

Developing and implementing communications campaigns and targeted engagement to support the Network to achieve its ambitions
Working with colleagues across national programmes, themes and priorities to support a planned approach to communications and engagement, and identify stories / content for Network engagement channels and campaigns
Media relations including identifying news stories, researching and writing press releases and building contacts with national and specialist publications
Overseeing delivery and development of Network communications and engagement tools and channels, for example:
Internal and external newsletters and briefing documents
Impact case studies and awards entries
Blogs and podcasts
Writing and production of national publications including the annual Impact Report
Developing impactful infographics and presentation materials
Website, social media channels and creation of digital content / assets.
Developing internal communications tools and taking a lead in ensuring AHSNs are informed about and involved in the wider work of the Network
Horizonscanning opportunities to position the Network as 'thought leaders' for example through identifying and negotiating speaker slots at events or producing joint reports with partners
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