Communications Officer

Ready to put your communication skills to work for a mission that improves lives? Join us and make a difference in patient care!

The Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation established to support evidence-informed improvements in healthcare, specifically maximising the impact of clinical audit and quality improvement activity. We manage national clinical audits, clinical outcome review programmes and registries on behalf of NHS England and other devolved nations, sharing the reports and outcomes.

We are a small, friendly team working in a fast-paced environment, and are seeking a Communications Officer (CO) to join our team. You will be responsible for delivering the organisation’s day-to-day communications activities, helping to build HQIP’s external profile and influence, and working to extend our reach and impact.

HQIP is a remote working organisation.

Communications Officer

The post holder will take a leading role in the planning, creation and delivery of our communications activity, both on- and off-line. The successful candidate will produce engaging content for a variety of channels, and share that content to extend reach among target stakeholder audiences. Key requirements of this position are to:

1. Manage the HQIP website
2. Manage internal and external email communications
3. Maintain HQIP’s social media accounts
4. Deliver other general communications and marketing activity as required.

We are seeking a communications professional with at least five years’ experience in a communications role, with a strong understanding of both on- and off-line activities and channels. The successful candidate will be well-versed in managing websites and email campaigns, with proven experience of using CMS (Content Management Systems) and email marketing platforms. You should also have the ability to effectively managing corporate social media accounts.

As we are a small, but fast-paced organisation, we need someone with a ‘can-do’ attitude who can work independently to tight deadlines – but we also need a ‘safe pair of hands’ who is accurate and diligently applies quality assurance processes. If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply                                            

To apply, please download a copy of the job description and application form and return the completed application form, together with the Declaration of Interest, to [email protected]. CVs sent without a completed application form will not be accepted.

For all roles you will be asked to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK at application and throughout the duration of your employment.

Please note that HQIP is unable to sponsor candidates at any stage of the application process or during employment with HQIP.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Tuesday 3rd December 2024.

Interviews are planned for the week commencing 9th December (date and time TBC).

Due to the high volume of applications, feedback is only given to shortlisted applicants.

Further information

For further information about the post, please contact LACIA ASHMAN on [email protected]