Research and Innovation Marketing and Comms Officer - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

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Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Excellent planning, prioritisation and organisational skills. Ability to plan own workload and meet deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Able to work to tight timescales and deadlines whilst managing a number of different and competing priorities.

Highly developed computer skills. Ability to interpret complex information into plain English in the development of media or communications materials. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to write for multiple audiences.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships and influence senior managers. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to communicate sensitive issues. Ability to think strategically and longer term; seeing the wider picture and implications for the organisation.

Awareness and sensitivity to the political environment.

Knowledge and experience of communications, PR and media handling techniques, approaches and procedures Knowledge and experience of working with the media and handling proactive and reactive media stories, including contentious issues Experience of developing and implementing multi-channel communications plans and leading and managing projects Knowledge of social media channels and experience of using them corporately and identifying and writing material in the appropriate tone.

Knowledge and experience of developing and implementing internal communications channels and messages. Experience of writing briefings for visits, events and issue management.

Knowledge and experience of developing materials for use on websites and intranet.

Experience of using content management systems Knowledge and experience of print, production and design principals and processes Experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines Experience of writing material for different audiences An understanding of the key issues facing the NHS THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength as well as a responsibility.

They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work.

Our five values are:

Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: The highest standards of honesty, integrity and transparency.

A strong commitment to public sector values. A collaborative approach and focus on team work. A positive attitude to relationship building at all levels within the Trust. A commitment to continuous improvement and adopting best practice.

A can do attitude and solutions focused approach. Cultural, social and equal access awareness.

CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS The postholder will be expected to adopt and champion the behaviours of The Leeds Way and provide support within the team and outside.

They will be a skilled and experienced communications professional able to work with and influence people at all levels, and will be sensitive to peoples communications needs.

Develop, implement and monitor communications plans and carry out audits to evaluate implementation and effectiveness. Act as the lead for marketing and communications for Research and Innovation.

Develop and implement appropriate mechanisms and deliver effective internal communications across the Trust relating to Research and Innovation activities including producing newsletters, internet content, screensavers and using social media to engage and promote research and innovation across the organisation.

Research, write and produce a range of externally-facing communications materials including press releases, newsletters, corporate publications, annual reports, leaflets, posters, patient information, briefings, social media content, and website content.

Briefing design and print contractors as appropriate. Provide support for the planning, promotion and organisation of internal and external events as required. Act as a guardian of the NHS corporate identity, and the Trust and NIHR brand guidelines.

Proactively identify opportunities to promote the work of the Trust and identify opportunities to raise awareness of its services, staff etc.

Support colleagues to ensure that communications and engagement with stakeholders is effective, proactive and co-ordinated.

Commission work with designers and other contractors ensuring it is delivered on time and to high standards within agreed budgets.

Ensure the use of all appropriate systems and processes to ensure the efficient running of the communications department and make suggestions for improvement where necessary.

Support and develop a range of digital communications including writing, editing and distributing electronic briefings, intranet content, web content and the Trusts social media channels for projects and corporate activity.

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