Communications and Marketing Assistant

Overview Harrogate and District Foundation Trust are recruiting to a Communications Assistant role in their Communications and Marketing Team.We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional individual who wants to develop a career in communications within the NHS.No day is ever the same, and the position is a great way develop those essential skills to keep patients and the community informed about our fantastic Trust.For more information about this role, please see the job description attached or contact Giles Latham - Communications and Marketing Manager via email at giles.latham@ResponsibilitiesTo assist in the administration of the Media Office, ensuring that all media enquiries are logged, answered or referred on.To support the Communications and Marketing Manager and Senior Communications Officer in drafting media releases and statements.To assist in the creation of publications for Trust staff, as well as local, national and specialist media and external stakeholders.To monitor media coverage, maintain a comprehensive and well organised press cuttings, photo library, distribution lists and contact databases.Support the Communications and Marketing Manager and Senior Communications Officer with event co-ordination.To provide comprehensive administration and support services to the Communications and Marketing Manager and Senior Communications Officer.The post holder will often be the first point of contact for people interacting with the communications and marketing team and as such he/she will need to make an excellent first impression and foster good working relationships with colleagues and external agencies/stakeholders.The post holder will manage their own workload, acting independently within appropriate occupational guidelines and decide when necessary to refer issues to their line manager.The role will involve some out of hours working, including evenings and weekends as necessary.The post holder will need to demonstrate the ability to be party to highly sensitive information and keep this confidential.About Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!We Offer ColleaguesA supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.Please NoteDue to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applicationsVisa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Giles Latham | Job title: Communications and Marketing Manager | Email address: giles.latham@#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-11