Communications Officer (Sponsorship Available) At The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Employer: The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Communications Officer
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 03 February 2026

Job Summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Communications Officer with a passion for putting the Trust at the forefront through effective and innovative communications.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to engage local communities, NHS staff, local and national media, and key stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing and delivering communication strategies, creating compelling content, and using digital platforms to communicate in a modern, relevant, and informative way.

Main Duties

• Support the implementation of communications KPIs, strategy, and activities.

• Work alongside the communications manager to ensure processes and initiatives are followed.

• Support divisional communications and staff engagement activities.

• Provide information to ensure directors and managers can develop communications and engagement action plans.

• Assist the director and head of communications with developing processes and evaluation tools aligned with Trust objectives.

• Communicate NHS National Staff Survey results.

• Support production of The Dudley Group Annual Report.

• Maintain the positive reputation of The Dudley Group through proactive external communications.

• Research and apply for relevant awards.

• Support development of plans addressing staff engagement concerns.

• Assist the communications manager with marketing strategies.

• Manage media enquiries, draft responses, and prepare press releases for approval.

• Tailor media releases for digital channels to ensure maximum reach.

• Design creative content across all communications channels.

About The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering world-class healthcare aligned with the vision: “Excellent healthcare, improved health for all.”

The Trust is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and creating a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging. Applications are encouraged from under-represented groups, including ethnically diverse, disabled, LGBTQ+, male, and non-binary candidates.

The Trust recognises the transferable skills of the Armed Forces community and supports work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments where possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification, relevant professional certificate, or equivalent demonstrable experience.

• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of guidance, policy, and legislation relevant to the role.

• Good general knowledge of the NHS.

Experience

• Management and leadership experience in a complex organisation.

• Leading projects and collaborative working with multi-disciplinary teams.

• Influencing staff at all levels, including senior management and directors.

• Supporting implementation of strategy and staff/customer engagement.

• Experience in press office, digital media, and social media.

Desirable Experience

• NHS experience.

• Desktop publishing and design.

• Website and content management.

Planning and Organisational Skills

• Excellent written communication, analysis, and interpretation skills.

• Ability to innovate, solve problems, and anticipate challenges.

• Proven ability to prioritise work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Strong organisational and leadership skills.

• Ability to implement systems for customer/public feedback.

• Negotiation skills across an organisation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check is required to review previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and considered alongside other applications.

Applicants must also comply with criminal record certificate requirements for countries resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants over 18 are also included. Guidance can be found here.

How to Apply

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