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Head of Communications (Ref: 057625)
£60,730 - £65,377 (Afc Band 8B)
Permanent (Secondment may be considered) - 37.5hrs per week.
Edinburgh or Glasgow - with remote working for the foreseeable future
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Healthcare Improvement Scotland as its Head of Communications to support the organisation in its work to enable the people of Scotland to experience the best quality of health and social care.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, this role will be responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy for Healthcare Improvement Scotland and provide leadership for the staff and resources in the Communications Department. In addition the post holder will be responsible for providing communications, marketing, media and reputation management advice to the NHS Board, Executive Team and other senior managers. The postholder will also be a member of the Executive Team and contribute to our corporate decision-making.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and focused individual with the vison to develop our communications strategy to meet the ever changing needs of a growing and successful organisation.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong track record of achievement in communications; excellent knowledge of a broad range of communication channels and tools and their use; strong interpersonal skills and an ability to influence across a broad range of internal and external audiences at all levels.
Knowledge and an understanding of the UK NHS and the Scottish political framework gained through previous work experience in NHSScotland or the wider public sector would be a distinct advantage in this role.
Further information about the role, and informal enquires should be addressed to Robbie Pearson, Chief Executive, Healthcare Improvement Scotland via his email in the first instance (robbie.pearson@nhs.scot). Alternatively, you can contact his Executive Assistant, Jenni Owens, (jenni.owens2@nhs.scot or 07866 130697) who can arrange for you to speak to Robbie.
Closing date: 28 June 2021 at midnight.
The selection process will be conducted remotely using MS Teams with final interviews anticipated to be held on 22 July 2021.
Previous applicants are not required to submit a further application
Healthcare Improvement Scotland is not licensed to sponsor working Visas under the current UK Tier system. As a result, we can only progress applications from those who can legally work in the UK.