Communications and Engagement Manager

The post holder will be expected to support the business needs of theTransformation Directorate. You can be reassigned to different directorates as the business priorities for NHS England change and develop., NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.

We're looking for an exceptional values-led professional to join our busy team. We provide expertise to the Transformation Directorate (4000+ colleagues) ensuring communications is at the heart of planning and decision-making, alongside delivering corporate comms. This role flexes across multiple programmes, getting involved in everything from products to life sciences, digital infrastructure to data. You're a communications generalist with specialised knowledge grounded in practical experience across multiple channels. You routinely develop communication plans to support business objectives and take ownership of delivery from start to finish. Your written and verbal skills are exemplary and you're comfortable providing advice and support to senior leaders in a complex environment. A natural relationship builder, collaborator and problem solver you're happy working autonomously whilst also being a first-rate team player. You'll be planning, developing and delivering a broad range of activities with multiple opportunities to stretch and grow. If you've got the right experience and the right attitude, we'd love to hear from you. In return, you'll be involved in meaningful, varied work with supportive managers, a strong commitment to the right values and behaviours and a great team spirit.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.