Communications Officer - London, United Kingdom - The Talent Set

The Talent Set

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job description

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic NHS client helping them find a Communications Officer for a 12-month contract role.

Reporting to the senior communications manager, you will use your brilliant writing and digital skills to promote innovation and news from across our trust.

Key responsibilities include:

Turning a snippet of information into a press release or engaging content for their social media channels
You will know which channels work best for sharing compelling messages and essential corporate information to keep their staff, patients and visitors informed and engaged.
Your experience of leading campaigns and excellent marketing skills will help promote some exciting projects.
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to turn complex information or jargon into plain and errorfree English
Lead on the production of the trust's twice weekly staff publication eupdate, liaising with contributors to ensure information is provided in an accurate and timely manner
Monitor press coverage, ensuring that colleagues are kept informed of significant breaking news
Prepare regular proactive media initiatives including media releases, tweets, and Facebook posts

Person specification:

Knowledge/use of ecommunication channels as an engagement tool
Experience in dealing with media calls
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to turn complex information or jargon into plain and errorfree English
Understanding of the theory and practice of digital communications analytics and evaluation (such as Google Analytics) to interpret reach and impact of social media
Knowledge underpinned by theory and experience of digital communications, public relations, journalism, social media and marketing practices
Strong editing skills with ability to tailor text appropriately to the audience. Ability to write for the web and other digital platforms

What's on offer:

This role is a 12-month fixed term contract, you must be able to travel into their office in Hertfordshire. This role will be paying a salary of £37,000-£42000 Pro rata