Barts Health NHS Trust seeks an experienced Press and Social Media Officer, who will be responsible for promoting and defending the brand and reputation of one of the most high profile health organisations in the NHS.

Barts Health is the largest trust in the NHS and one of the leading healthcare providers in the country. The Trust’s six hospitals deliver high quality compassionate care to the 2.5 million people of east London and beyond. This is an exciting and rewarding role, requiring excellent writing and analytical skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-moving press office environment. An enthusiastic self-starter, the post holder will support the busy media office and its activities, identifying opportunities for positive coverage and producing responses to media enquiries.

They will be responsible for developing and taking the lead on the Trust’s social media presence, using its various channels to keep the Trust’s stakeholders engaged and informed.
Building and maintaining positive relationships with national, regional, local and trade media, as well as relevant online opinion formers will be a key element of this role.