Job description

My client is a leading public sector body in Huddersfield who are looking for an experienced Communications Officer to cover for a five month secondment. Experience within the health sector or public sector is essential. You will work within an established Communications team and report into the Head of Communications You will contribute to the development of effective communication channels with staff, the media, external stakeholders including MPs and several other stakeholders.   The post holder will contribute to the preparation and production of the  staff newsletter, as well as other internal and external communications channels, such as the intranet and internet and publications.   You will provide advice and support to staff in publicising good news, giving health messages to improve awareness of public health issues and producing patient information.   Key Responsibilities and Duties:   ·        Plan and implement communications projects and campaigns.   ·        Follow communication policies and comment on their development.   ·        Provide administration support to the communications team, including stock control, and purchase of advertisements and external printing services.   ·        Represent the Communications Team in working groups and committees, as necessary.   ·        Maintain a variety of databases   ·         Plan and manage own work load.   The role will include corporate communications, web based communications, media relations and organising photography.   You will contribute towards the organisations annual report, write and edit internal staff newsletters, update internet and intranet sites, be proactive and reactive to media enquiries and provide media advice to managers.   You will be immediately available to begin the role. Please send your CV to lucy.rollings@hays.com or call 0113 243 4944 for further details