Communications Officer
Job Type : Contract, Full Time
Salary : £25655/annum
MLC Partners are working with an NHS organisation who are looking to bring in a Communications Officer to support them in delivering their external communications.
They are looking for someone to join them part time (either three or four days per week) and will be for a 12 month fixed term contract.
You will support the organisation in implementing their media relations plan. You will be expected to manage media enquiries, research and produce positive stories and content for corporate communication channels and developing relationships with stakeholders
Key Duties:
* Work with the Head of Communications to create media and public engagement plans which build the reputation of the organisation
* Manage media relations and campaign work
* Manage potentially difficult and sensitive issues, which could be local, regional or national stories
* Deliver proactive and positive communications about the organisation to the media and through a range of other external and internal communication channels and digital platforms
Experienced Required:
* Relevant experience in media relations, ideally within the NHS or Public Sector
* Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to produce compelling media releases and articles for a range of audiences and channels
* Skilled at editing and proof reading documents
* Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work with staff from across the organisation at all levels
This will predominately be home based, with the occasional need to travel
More Information
- Address Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
