Senior Communications Officer

apartmentNHS Jobs placeMiddlesbrough calendar_month 
Develop and execute a proactive PR strategy to raise awareness of Teesside Hospice across the region. Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets. Draft and distribute press releases, media kits, and statements.
Oversee management of website content and function, maintaining and regularly reviewing to ensure constantly relevant and working efficiently and effectively. Act as a spokesperson for Teesside Hospice when required and provide guidance for senior staff and volunteers when appropriate as needed Monitor media coverage and provide analysis and reports on the hospice's public profile Craft compelling content for newsletters, reports, and external publications.
Oversee the tone, consistency, and quality of all communications to ensure alignment with Teesside Hospice's brand values. Support campaign development with the Marketing Lead to amplify fundraising and awareness efforts. Ensure external stakeholders, including donors and partners, are effectively informed and engaged.
Design and implement a robust internal communication strategy to keep staff and volunteers informed and motivated. Alongside the marketing officer and SMT create and distribute internal newsletters, announcements, and briefings. Collaborate with department heads to ensure consistent communication throughout the organisation.
Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling campaign materials and communication plans. Work closely with the Marketing officer to align communications and marketing strategies, ensuring cohesive messaging. Create and implement crisis communication plans/escalation processes, working with the senior management team to ensure swift and effective responses to sensitive situations.
Act as the lead for communications during major incidents or organisational changes. Manage external suppliers and any freelance support as required. Work within an allocated budget reviewing and monitoring spend monthly, providing regular updates to the Director of Income Generation Ensure all activities comply with relevant legal standards, ethical guidelines, and best practices.
Maintain accurate records and reporting, adhering to data protection regulations and transparency requirements. Act as one of the key points of contact for communications and marketing-related inquiries and represent Teesside Hospice at external events and meetings.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, externally and internally. Alongside the Director of Income Generation analyse performance to inform strategic decisions and identify areas for improvement. Work closely across all departments and alongside the marketing officer to develop and implement communication strategies.
Ensure consistent and effective messaging across all campaigns and materials. Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to support communications and marketing activities, ensuring they are effectively utilized and engaged. Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in communications, implementing new ideas and approaches to enhance fundraising and awareness raising efforts.

Encourage a culture of innovation within the team, fostering creativity and continuous improvement.

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