Overview
An exciting role has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join Sussex Community’s nationally-recognised sustainability team, supporting our Care Without Carbon (CWC) programme within the Trust and the wider region.
This role is for 3 days per week but we could also consider a 2-day per week role, spread over 4 half days.
The post-holder will play a key role supporting Care Without Carbon’s sustainability engagement programmes and associated wellbeing/sustainable behaviour change offering, both internally and for other trusts.
Please note: This is not a sustainability officer role. The focus of the work is on staff engagement in support of sustainable healthcare.
Visa Information
Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying.
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Skilled Worker visa: [Going rates for eligible occupation codes – GOV.UK]
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Health and Care Worker visa: [Salary requirements – GOV.UK]
Main Duties of the Job
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Day-to-day management of multifaceted sustainability engagement campaigns and programmes at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust and other partner NHS organisations.
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Day-to-day planning and support of engagement programme in line with comms strategy and editorial planner.
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Supporting delivery against the Culture workstream of the Care Without Carbon programme.
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Reporting on the impact of engagement work, including metrics, visuals and complex sustainability benefits.
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Supporting the rollout of Care Challenge Share, our staff engagement programme.
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Attending events at SCFT and partner Trusts as an ambassador for Care Without Carbon.
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Supporting delivery of the CWC Envoy programme.
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Promoting Care Without Carbon externally and building links with other NHS and external organisations.
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Engaging stakeholders (staff, Envoys, patients, partner organisations, community).
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Content creation: website news items, case studies, staff profiles.
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Maintaining a social media presence for CWC.
About Us
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Flexible and hybrid working patterns available
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Positive NHS Staff Survey results
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Rated Good with outstanding features by CQC
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Beautiful Sussex locations (South Downs, coast)
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Community-based working environment
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Excellent training and development opportunities
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Real Living Wage Employer
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Flexible working options: job sharing, annualised hours, career/adoption leave
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Supportive team environments
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Workplace nurseries
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Thriving BAME, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBT+, Religion & Belief staff networks
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Level 3 Disability Confident Leader accreditation
Job Description
General Responsibilities
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Support delivery and management of Care Without Carbon communications activity.
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Creative input into long-term engagement programmes and one-off campaigns.
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Assist the Communications Manager with the comms plan and editorial calendar.
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Daily monitoring of social media and CWC website.
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Copywriting, editorial, and comms support for the Environment & Sustainability Team.
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Support Culture workstream projects (and others as needed).
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On-site attendance for events and engagement opportunities.
Programme Collateral
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Create written/visual communications materials for SCFT and other trusts.
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Manage online presence (CWC website, trust intranet/internet).
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Liaise with designers/suppliers; manage briefs and budgets.
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Assist with quarterly e-newsletter production.
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Develop webinar content.
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Manage campaign elements (prize draws, competitions, goodie bags).
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Produce/amend materials using InDesign or Canva.
Events, Workshops, Stakeholder Engagement & Training
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Plan/manage CWC events (online and in-person).
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Represent CWC at staff induction, trust events and conferences.
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Engage with staff across all levels, tailoring communications as needed.
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Develop and deliver training for CWC Envoys and staff groups.
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Provide guidance/supervision for Estates Admin team tasks.
Measurement & Reporting
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Monthly monitoring of engagement KPIs.
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Support periodic programme review and continuous improvement.
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Assist with the Annual Sustainability Progress Report.
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Support development of sustainability impact metrics.
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Produce graphics/visuals to report on CWC programme.
Finance
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Responsible for purchases of goods/services for staff engagement programme.
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Contribute to departmental budget development.
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Manage consultancy budgets for external costs (design, printing, etc.).
Person Specification
Qualifications / Registration
Essential
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Undergraduate degree in a communications-related subject, or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
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Proven comms experience in a complex organisation.
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Skilled at communicating complex information to diverse stakeholders.
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Experience delivering comms across multiple platforms, including social media.
Desirable
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Familiarity with a wide range of tools and approaches.
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Experience managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.
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Experience engaging professionals at different organisational levels.
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Experience with comms policies and strategies.
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Experience with sustainability-related comms.
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Experience with multifaceted engagement projects/programmes.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
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Ability to create comms materials from complex information.
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Clear ability to engage staff and drive change.
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Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
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Comfortable presenting to large audiences.
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Excellent team player, able to work autonomously.
Desirable
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Graphic design skills (InDesign, Canva).
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Photography skills for collateral use.
DBS Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Employer Details
Employer: Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Brighton General Hospital
Elm Grove
Brighton
BN2 3EW
Employer’s website
https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
