Job summary
Employer heading
Marketing and Communications Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust’s (GMMH) Communications and Marketing Department for a creative, dynamic marketing and communications assistant.
Reporting to the Deputy Marketing and Communications Manager your main duties will be to assist with internal communications, as well as planning and organising multi-channel marketing campaigns, events and projects and providing administrative support to the team
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Tuesday 7 May and shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview on Friday 17 May 2024.
Main duties of the job
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a bright, creative administrator to support our busy Marketing and Communications Team.
The Marketing and Communications Department has a vital role in showcasing our achievements and successes, as well as ensuring strong communications internally and with the press and media.
We are looking for someone to support our activities which includes weekly staff newsletters, campaigns and events, management of our online platforms (intranet, website and social media), branding, the production of Trust literature/merchandise and media management. It is also a public-facing role which advises people who contact the team to signpost them to get the help and advice they need.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Training or experience in an office setting
Desirable criteria
- A recognised qualification in office administration
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Demonstrable administrative experience
- • Demonstrable time management experience
- • Experience of supporting a team
- • Able to develop and work effectively to project plans
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a NHS/Public sector environment.
- Experience of supporting the delivery of events
- Experience of working within a communications/marketing/PR team.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Knowledge of Microsoft Office – skills must include excellent proficiency of PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- • Knowledge of intranets and websites
- • Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality throughout the NHS
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of specific content management systems
- Understanding of the NHS
- Knowledge of working within brand guidelines
- Knowledge of printing and production techniques
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- • Good written and oral abilities
- • Excellent customer service skills with colleagues and other staff
- • Ability to work to tight deadlines and ‘get things done’
- • Ability to work on multiple projects at once – organisational skills
- • Planning and time management skills
- • Able to work autonomously, self-manage and prioritise
Desirable criteria
- Ability to design communication materials and presentations
- Ability to write for websites, newsletters, social media and press releases
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- • An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- • Used to working in a busy environment
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Lee
- Job title
- Deputy Marketing and Communications Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 358 1644
- Additional information
Clare Buckley
Acting Marketing and Communications Manager
Tel: 0161 938 5034Email: [email protected]
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