Director of Communications

We are seeking a dynamic and driven leader to join our team as the Director of Communications and Engagement. This Executive role is critical to our organisation's mission, directly impacting the experiences of our service users, carers, and the broader community. The Director will demonstrate a highly strategic approach to communications and engagement which is not only effective and professional but able to build relationships with the broadest range of stakeholders.,

• Creation and implementation of a strategic communications and engagement programme involving all internal and external stakeholders.
• Developing the Trust's strategic narrative, messaging, and brand.
• Communications and engagement support for the successful implementation of high-profile service transformation and change programmes.
• Internal communications and engagement activity to support the Trust's organisational development objectives and in so doing creating an empowered, engaged sustainable workforce.
• Lead a team of specialists who will deliver a measurable programme of activity to all audiences across all communications channels.
  
  Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the healthcare or mental health sector.
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent or specialist communication qualification or equivalent experience or knowledge
• Experience of successful media relations and delivery, including confident handling of press, radio and television interviews on contentious subjects, and social media platforms
• Successful track record of dealing with large scale change
• High level of political knowledge and influencing skills
  
  Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.