Communications and Engagement Manager – Public Health

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an excellent opportunity for a Communications and Engagement Manager on a 3 months contract with a possibility of an extension.

Main purpose of post

• Support the delivery of an existing communications and engagement plan to the effective delivery of the national NHS Test and Trace programme in Sutton. Keep up to date with current national and local guidelines on coronavirus prevention, creating copy for a variety of communications including, website, social and email.

Responsibilities

• Draft and distribute key messages and campaigns via a variety of different media.
• Deliver various communications and engagement campaigns and initiatives including events, e-newsletters, brochures and publications.
• Assist with the development, delivery and evaluation of engagement projects to support the Council’s COVID-19 recovery work-streams and second wave planning.
• Assist in the management of, and compliance with, the Council’s brand guidelines, providing marketing and branding advice and support to services.
• Assist with developing and researching campaign strategies and lead on the implementation of campaign delivery across a wide variety of audiences (both internal and external as required)
• Support in planning, delivering and evaluating effective communications and engagement campaigns and projects that raise awareness, change perceptions or change behaviour.
• Support a variety of formal and informal consultation and engagement activities to enable businesses, partners, residents and stakeholders to have a say on issues that affect them.
• Evaluate communications and engagement activity to understand impact and the outcomes they achieved.
• Use behavioural science and other citizen insight methodologies on campaigns and projects (as appropriate) and work in partnership to deliver campaigns and projects
• Support and deliver in all areas of project delivery and management including budgeting, reporting and scheduling.
• Support in the specification and contract management of commissioned services and projects (design, research, engagement etc)
• Work in partnership with the Commissioning Unit, clients and stakeholders to develop and deliver campaigns and projects to a high standard.

Skills/Qualifications

• Good understanding of the local government and health system landscape.
• Ability to work at pace in a complex system and communicate effectively with a wide-range of stakeholders.
• Ability to write clear, concise and sensitive communications.

To get more information about this role and how to apply please contact Anisha 07876556434.