Project Communications Manager (internal)

Reporting to the senior internal communications manager, this role will play a key role in supporting and shaping internal communications for the organisation, ensuring that our 2,500+ staff across a network of 21 sites in and around London and the United Arab Emirates understand the organisation's vision, their role within it and to support them to feel focused and valued., Main duties include:
+ A strategic understanding of the organisation and how internal communications can support key priorities
+ Leading on internal communications for key strategic projects, developing plans that fit with and complement other priorities/projects across Moorfields
+ Developing internal communications plans for a range of projects, initiatives and campaigns and help/oversee their implementation
+ Advising stakeholders and be a spokesperson for internal communications
+ Regularly measuring the effectiveness of internal communications messages and channels and make recommendations to review and amend the communications strategy and tactics as appropriate
+ Ensuring staff, governors, colleagues at Moorfields Eye Charity, Friends of Moorfields and contractors are kept informed of organisational developments, issues and direction and have proven mechanisms for providing feedback to the trust's leadership
+ Supporting the management of internal communications channels, including the intranet, working with the chief executive and other members of the executive team on all staff emails/cascades, live events, and supporting the writing/editing of Moorfields news (the weekly staff e-bulletin); and drafting/editing key internal presentations
+ Providing communications advice on strategic projects, · Ensure our values of equity, excellence and kindness are at the heart of internal communications
· Support the delivery of the internal communications objectives set out in the trust's communications strategy, using traditional and digital channels to ensure that all staff, regardless of role, feel connected and that they have a voice
· Lead on internal communications for key strategic projects - such as EDI, EPR, and other key areas of work
· Be able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including senior leaders
· Be able to translate our organisational strategy in a way that all staff resonate with and understand
· Support the delivery of the communications strategy
· Be a proactive self-starter, and be able to confidently own, develop, deliver, and report on communications plans
· Be a spokesperson for internal communications
· Ensure internal communications is represented on strategic project groups and boards that you're involved in, so the role of internal communications and the benefits it offers is widely understood
· Develop good working relationships across Moorfields and confidently advise on key internal communications projects
· Work effectively within a dynamic team, motivating others
· Ensure there is a professional, responsive, efficient and friendly service to members of staff contacting the team for internal communications support
· You will be encouraged and supported to improve your knowledge, skills and abilities to help you progress in your career
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.
With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.
We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.
This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.
If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
+ Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
+ Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
+ Free 24/7 independent counselling service
+ Learning and development opportunities
+ Easy and quick transport links
+ A range of attractive benefits and discounts
+ Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
+ Free Pilates classes
+ Full support and training to develop your skills
+ Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.