Communications Manager 8a

Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced communications professional comfortable with the design, delivery and implementation of communications campaigns, including measurement. They should also be comfortable working with senior leadership including the executive team to deliver our events programme – working with senior stakeholders externally to manage an ongoing programme of visits. The post-holder will also be responsible for planning and delivering the annual staff awards event in October.

This post is a secondment opportunity for 3 months to support the corporate communications function at NHSGGC, based at JB Russell House, Gartnavel Royal Hospital, G12 0XH.

The shift pattern is Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

Key Responsibilities

Provides advice on communications strategies to the Board, the Chief Executive and Senior Managers within the organisation in relation public affairs.

Formulate communication plans for NHSGG&C, adjusting these as issues arise. Will be required to work closely with the Deputy Director and Director of Communications and Engagement to support operational planning to deliver the department objectives.

Dealing with a major incident or emergency when they arise, which includes supporting the Director of Communications in coordinating a press response from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, liaison with other agencies to ensure that all press statements are consistent and signed off by the lead agency, organising interviews with key Health staff, keeping Health staff and staff from other agencies informed, attending meetings about the incident/emergency.

Supports the Deputy Director of Communications and Engagement to review communication policies and strategies.

Responsible for the annual Celebrating Success Awards budget.

Managing a range of ministerial and elected representative visits to the Health Board, including oversight of internal visit programme.

Lead on the delivery of the annual awards, including securing future funding and governance.

Emergency Planning: the Communications Manager is required to be a member of the Greater Glasgow, multi-agency Emergency Planning communications group, which looks at the continued development of multi-agency working in the event of a major incident or emergency.

Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and Experience Required

Knowledge of communications, public relations, journalism and marketing communications techniques, approaches, procedures, health service communications.

Experience and knowledge of effective organisation for a busy high profile communications function.

Knowledge of project management techniques and applications.

Can demonstrate knowledge of the external political environment.

Authoritative knowledge of the Data Protection Act, the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act and the workings of the Scottish legal system.

The knowledge base for this post will be gained through training to degree level or equivalent, plus additional training and/or experience in communications field to master’s level equivalent.

Motivational skills allied to strong negotiating skills are an essential feature for this role.

What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.

Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.

Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses.

Enhanced pay for working public holidays.

NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.

Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.

Work‑Life Balance and Flexible Working
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Armed Forces Covenant
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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