Programme Communication & Engagement Lead

Job Title: Programme Communication & Engagement Lead

Salary: Band 8a, £26.06 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, hybrid working

Location: Belfast

Duration: Temporary

Job Summary:

The Programme Communication and Engagement Lead is a key role within the Equip Programme Team. The postholder will take lead responsibility for the development and implementation of a Communications and Engagement workstream and will work in conjunction with all relevant stakeholders to develop, deliver and evaluate communications and engagement strategies, plans, and activities to support the delivery of the Equip Programme across 16 HSC organisations.

Due to the nature and scale of the Equip Programme, the postholder will be required to work with complex and sensitive information and act as the communications link between the Programme and a range of senior stakeholders. This will include explaining complex information at various regional senior leadership forums and wider HSC staff forums in relation to the implementation of the Equip Programme and the transition of HSC staff to new systems and associated new ways of working.

The postholder will be responsible for the provision of specialist communications advice to senior stakeholders across Programme and regional governance forums. This may include advice and recommendations on issues which require considered and careful management and co-ordination across multiple stakeholder groups to effect successful outcomes. The Post holder will design and deliver Programme messaging for diverse audiences across 16 HSC organisations including public-facing communications and external stakeholders.

The postholder will be responsible for resourcing and leading an appropriately skilled Communications Team to meet the Programme’s strategic communications needs and ensure effective communications and engagement with all impacted stakeholders throughout the duration of the Programme.

Key deliverables for the post include:

* Communications and engagement strategies

* Communications and engagement resourcing plan and recruitment & management of communications team

* Communications and engagement plan(s)

* Provision of specialist communications advice and leadership to senior stakeholders

* Develop, implement and evaluate communications strategies, plans and campaigns across 16 HSC organisations

* Develop, implement and evaluate appropriate communications strategies, plans and campaigns across public-facing and external stakeholder groups

Qualifications/Experience:

1a. A University degree (or recognised professional qualification) in a subject such as Communications, Marketing, Business, or PR and at least 3 years relevant experience working within a Communications function in a large-scale, complex organisation*

Or

1b. Have at least 5 years relevant experience working within a communications function in a large-scale, complex organisation*

2. Demonstrable experience and skills in communications management. A proven track record in advising senior officers, formulating messaging, and responding often within tight deadlines.

3. Proven experience and skills in leading on proactive communication strategies and campaigns in relation to high profile and complex projects, working with a broad range of stakeholders.

*Example of large-scale, complex organisation: targeting communications activities to >1000 employees, working across multiple departments/directorates/organisations to achieve objectives

To apply for this role please email your CV in strictest confidence to Caroline at Apple Recruitment and you will then be contacted to discuss the opportunity.

All applicants will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.

Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer