Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is hiring: Senior Communication and

Overview

Senior Communication and Engagement Officer role at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. The closing date is 09 October 2025.

Join a multi-disciplinary redevelopment team delivering communications for Lynfield Mount Hospital's three-year redevelopment programme. You will work to raise awareness of the Trust's redevelopment plans and engage stakeholders through a range of online and offline channels.

The role reports to the Head of Communication and Marketing and works closely with the Project Director. It requires creativity, strong communications planning, and the ability to influence and advise on the most effective engagement approaches. Flexible working is supported, with travel to Lynfield Mount Hospital as required.

Main duties of the job

Deliver high quality and effective communications for Lynfield Mount Hospital's redevelopment, creating, project managing and delivering communication activity/campaigns.

Continue to develop and agree the headline communications and engagement strategy and tactical plan.

Engage key stakeholders and raise awareness of the staged three-year redevelopment plans.

Provide communications advice to the project team on the most effective tactics in line with the Trust's style and branding guides; influence and persuade where needed.

Maintain ongoing involvement of the Trust's Patient and Carer Experience and Involvement team to ensure proactive engagement of service users, carers and families alongside wider engagement activity.

Develop and deliver creative approaches to maximise awareness and engagement across internal and external channels including traditional media, print, digital (website/intranet, Facebook, X, Vimeo), promotional material, events, stakeholder engagement and e-bulletins.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

• We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
• We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
• We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We offer flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits including:

• Increased mileage rates
• Health and wellbeing support packages
• Development and learning opportunities
• Plus many more

We are proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces with a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are committed to environmental and social sustainability through our Green Plan.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities

Read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to appointment you will be asked to confirm your right to work and reside in the UK. You must notify your manager of any changes to your right-to-work status. If the role is not eligible for sponsorship, the Trust cannot extend your employment beyond your current visa. You must maintain the right to work in the UK throughout your employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A Levels or equivalent; Degree or equivalent knowledge (through experience) in communication and involvement activity.
• 4 A-Levels A-C; BA (Hons) or equivalent.

Training

• Undertaken necessary training as required by this role to maintain and enhance service delivery.
• Qualification in or experience of broad-based communications activity.
• Knowledge of the NHS and/or public sector/voluntary communications and engagement.
• Experience of working with media (trade, print and broadcast) and understanding different media needs.
• Knowledge of a broad range of communication tactics (events, stakeholder engagement, print, digital, film).

Experience

• Experience in a communications and involvement role, leading the development/delivery of plans with measurable results; track impact against objectives.
• Experience working with teams to deliver activity.
• Experience delivering traditional and digital communications, design/print, events, stakeholder engagement, etc.
• Experience handling crisis/issues and working with agencies at a senior level; proactive approach.
• Ability to tailor content for web, print, e-bulletins and other channels.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, prioritise multiple projects and manage others.
• Strategic thinking with tactical delivery; manage suppliers and engagement.
• Experience budgeting and delivering activities within costs.
• Experience using initiative and knowing when to escalate.
• Experience in internal communications and producing high-quality reports.
• Experience building networks and relationships; knowledge of NHS/public sector communications.
• Experience with regional and national media and a broad set of tactics including events, digital, social, print, and film.

Knowledge

• Microsoft Office, Excel, CMS, SharePoint.
• Understanding of developing broad-based campaigns and tailoring content across channels to amplify impact.

Skills

• Effective communication at all levels and strong influencing skills.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills; strategic in approach.
• Ability to work autonomously and handle multiple projects with calm under pressure.
• Strong team player with ability to engage others and manage suppliers.
• Ability to present complex information clearly in various formats.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer focus; knows when to escalate.
• Strong project management: on time and within budget.
• Ability to see the broader organisational picture and engage external partners in joint activity.

Attitude and approach

• Motivated, resourceful, and confidential with a can-do approach.
• Effective contributor in meetings and capable of managing own workload and priorities.
• Consistent in delivering across several projects with a mature, professional approach.

Physical

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements and travel to Trust sites.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a Disclosure to be made to the DBS to check for any prior criminal convictions.

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust