A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to be appointed as Senior Communications & Engagement Manager (Band 8a).
The post is fixed term / secondment for 2 years due to secondment cover.
If you are interested in applying as a secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
This senior leadership role will be part of the wider Communications, Engagement and Involvement service with responsibility for managing and developing the Communications, Campaigns and Engagement teams. The individual will have exceptional communications expertise and will need to influence, advise and add strategic value to every initiative
The post holder will require excellent communication skills, have a positive and flexible approach to the needs of the service, be motivated, ready for the next challenge and enjoy working as part of a very busy team.

The post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

• Lead and manage the Communications and Engagement teams, taking an insight-led approach to campaigns, digital and media communications, public engagement; internal and external stakeholder communications, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Working closely with the Senior Public Involvement Manager and Head of Communications, Engagement and Involvement, contribute to, develop and implement a national Communications, Engagement and Involvement strategy which reflects Welsh Government’s ambitions for Health and Care Research Wales
• Lead the development of bespoke high-level communication and engagement plans on key policy objectives for Health and Care Research Wales to promote research and raise the profile of the sector
• Support the Head of Communications, Engagement & Involvement in the coordination and programming of the service’s teams and activities, deputising as appropriate and necessary.

This is a Health and Care Research Wales post, hosted by Powys Teaching Health Board.
Health and Care Research Wales is a networked organisation, supported by Welsh Government, which brings together a wide range of partners across the NHS in Wales, local authorities, universities, research institutions, third sector and others.
Health and Care Research Wales works in support of Welsh Government’s overarching goal which is to ensure that today’s research makes a difference to tomorrow’s care.
Its mission is to promote, support and provide collective oversight of health and social care research in Wales, ensuring it is of the highest international scientific quality, is relevant to the needs and challenges of health and social care in Wales and makes a difference to policy and practice in ways that improve the lives of patients, people, and communities in Wales.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to appl

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