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DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Full-Time permanent post
37 hours per week
Based: NHS Lothian Charity, Waverley Gate, Edinburgh
(We work flexibly and you have the option to work at home, in the office or on NHS Lothian sites where appropriate)
Salary: Band 6
About NHS Lothian Charity
We are the official charity of NHS Lothian and the only charity that is dedicated to supporting all its work, all its people and all the families and individuals it cares for.
We work in strategic partnership to invest in research and innovation, enhance experiences and environments for patients and staff, and help to progress better health outcomes for people across Edinburgh, the Lothians and beyond.
Our support empowers NHS Lothian to do more beyond core delivery, creating opportunities, enabling innovation and transforming healthcare for all the communities it serves. Each project, fund, initiative and investment ultimately strengthens NHS Lothian’s ability to improve physical and mental health today, and in the future.
About the role and you
Do you have an aptitude for creating inspirational and engaging stories, bringing them to life in a way that motivates others? Do you have tried and tested ways of maximising content to ensure it is seen by as many people as possible and encourages engagement?
We are looking for an experienced Digital Engagement and Communications Officer to help us bring our purpose to life through our digital activities. We have amazing stories to tell, and we want you to help us create and share them.
You should have the right balance between creative flair and a data driven mindset, with experience of testing, analysing and adapting content to maximise reach and engagement. You will also have experience of proactively sourcing and creating engaging content, with the skill to spot an interesting story in raw data, and presenting this in a way that our audiences can relate to.
A strong digital marketing skillset is essential, with experience of paid for digital advertising, creating and editing video, sourcing case studies and taking photographs, managing and growing social media platforms, and using website content management systems to display engaging, optimised content.
We’re looking for a team member who has all these skills coupled with a passion for helping and supporting others and a desire to keep pushing forward to be the best we can be. Is this you?
For further information please contact Alan Surgeon, AWS Executive who is managing our recruitment and selection: nhscharityjobs@awsexecutive.com
Key Dates
Closing Date: 20 January 2025
Interview Date: 30 January 2025
