Corporate Communications Manager

We are looking for a Corporate Communications Manager to join our team of communications experts on a 12 month fixed term contract., The post holder will contribute to the development of the Trust's five year communications strategy and lead on the development of communications and engagement plans to support corporate projects and major trust-wide programmes using a range of communication channels in support of short and long term projects.

They will be responsible for the development and management of the Trust's brand identity, ensuring all material is produced within Trust guidelines, writing, editing and producing communications materials as required, commissioning and liaising with external suppliers where necessary. They will also be responsible for ensuring that all patient information complies with the Information Standard requirements.

Working with other departments and stakeholders, the post holder willensure the delivery of communications and engagement activities that effectively support the Trust's key objectives

The post holder will also deputise, where appropriate, for the Head of Corporate Communications and Stakeholder Engagement.

You will be responsible for the sourcing and creation of good news stories from across the Trust for our corporate communications campaigns, leading on our social and digital channels, supporting on parts of our exciting transformation programme and our Springfield Village community engagement, and working closely with our graphic designer and communications assistant to create innovative and eye catching materials to grab the attention of our audiences.

You will also guide our colleagues in their use of social media, photography and filming requests, and use of the Trust brand and templates.

Your work will reflect and directly contribute to our commitment to being an actively anti-racist organisation, reducing health inequalities, increasing the quality years of those in our communities, working sustainably and making the Trust a great place to work.

While Tolworth Hospital near Kingston is our contractual base, the team works 60% remotely, and 40% across our other sites - often Springfield University Hospital in Tooting. We will happily consider flexible working requests or part time hours. Our Trust is a great place to work - join us and make it even better!, We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.