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Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Communications Manager
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Job Description
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early** NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced, talented and creative communications professional join our award-winning communications team. NHS Lothian is Scotland's second largest Health Board with a workforce of around 26,000. The communications team handles a wide range of issues at pace, internally and externally, so the ability to build relationships quickly and navigate a complex environment will be essential. The team communicates across a range of digital and traditional channels so we are looking for someone who can evidence creative storytelling flair as well as sound editorial judgement and excellent working relationships with the media. You will plan, design and deliver the full range of activities within a corporate communications function including social marketing campaigns, communications strategies, content creation for digital, social and traditional media, events management and communications advice and support for staff across the organisation. You will be a confident and motivated individual with a degree in Journalism, PR or media communications or have equivalent experience. Essential to the post is substantial current experience as a journalist or in a media/communications/PR role. Outstanding communications and writing skills are also a must. The post also involves out-of-hours media cover in a one-in-four rotational basis. If you feel you can have an impact in this role and are motivated to work for one of the nation's most loved but much scrutinised institutions, we look forward to hearing from you. This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post. For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal chat about this post please contact Fiona Murray, Executive Assistant to Judith Mackay, Director of Communications, Engagement and Public Affairs at fiona.murray@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk. Closing date midnight Sunday 21 June 2020 *** Please note this date is earlier than previously advertised ***