About this role
Job summary
We have an opportunity for an experienced Communications Officer to join the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) communications team.
This role will work as a key member of the External Communications team, leading on planning and delivering proactive stories, delivering photos and video content for social media, responding to media enquiries to a busy 999 service, and helping plan updates for major stakeholders such as MPs.
Main duties of the job
Must have experience of managing media and helping deliver external communications campaigns . Will contribute to the successful overall performance of EEAST by planning and delivering external communications, managing media enquiries, and planning social media content. The role will also be required to take and edit photographs and video content. Evaluate and report on external news engagement to ensure performance informs future planning. Empathise with the EEAST values of quality, teamwork, respect, care, and honesty. Will be confident in designing and producing a range of written communications materials.
About us
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with your main reporting centre either in the vibrant of city of Norwichor the Trust headquarters at Melbourn, Hertfordshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Media, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes Essential
Ability to handle sensitive and complex media situations with professionalism. Commitment to Continuous Professional Development.
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Ability to work with journalists and manage media inquiries. Knowledge and understanding of the media and how they operate (print, broadcast, social and digital) and ability to respond to media requests.
Experience Essential
Significant experience in media relations, public affairs, or external communications. Experience of managing external communications campaigns and public engagement. Experience of responding to media requests and proactively seeking opportunities. Experience of working in complex organisations and delivering communication projects.
Desirable
Experience of working with public sector or emergency services.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name East of England Ambulance Service
Address Norwich HQ or Melbourn HQ
18 Central Avenue
Norwich
NR6 5NA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)