Communications and Engagement Officer Role in Northampton witjh Sponsorship, Apply Now

Location
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Type
Full Time, Flexible Working, Fixed Term (1 Year)

Salary (£)
£29,970 to £36,483 per annum / pro rata

About Northampton General Hospital
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is a hub of innovation and care, leading the way in digital excellence. They’re rolling out a cutting-edge Electronic Patient Record system that’s set to transform how care is delivered across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Their team is grounded in compassion, accountability, and courage, working in unison to serve a diverse population. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for career growth in digital communications, you’ll feel right at home in this supportive work environment.

Job details

Benefits

• NHS pension scheme offering long-term financial security
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
• One-year fixed term contract with potential for future progression
• Work alongside digital and comms experts shaping healthcare innovation
• Be part of a nationally recognised transformation journey

Requirements

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in communications or related fields
• Strong storytelling skills across written, visual, and video formats
• Confidence using tools like Canva, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office
• Experience producing content across social media, websites, intranets, and campaigns
• Understanding of the NHS or large public organisations
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Knowledge of confidentiality, GDPR, and digital best practices
• Creative mindset with a drive to simplify complex topics

Salary Details

This Band 5 post offers a competitive salary between £29,970 and £36,483, based on experience and pro rata for part-time arrangements.

About the Role

This is your chance to jump into the deep end of digital transformation. As a Communications and Engagement Officer, you’ll be the creative force behind content that moves people—whether that’s staff updates, digital change announcements, or social media storytelling. You’ll partner closely with their digital and communications teams to help bring the hospital’s tech-forward vision to life. No two days will be the same. From videography and internal newsletters to press releases and short animations, your work will reach staff, patients, and the wider public across every platform that matters.

If you’re looking for UK job opportunities that blend creativity with purpose—and you’re keen to start making waves—this is the role to watch.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver multi-media campaigns to support digital rollouts
• Write compelling copy for press releases, staff comms, and newsletters
• Create engaging visuals using Canva and Adobe for social, screensavers, and more
• Support internal events with photography and live content updates
• Collaborate across departments to tell stories that matter
• Simplify complex digital changes into clear, useful messages
• Ensure consistency in voice and brand across all outputs
• Track engagement and adjust strategy to boost reach and impact

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require current Skilled Worker Sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They’re building a communications team as diverse and forward-thinking as the communities they serve. Applications from underrepresented groups, including BAME, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ individuals, are highly encouraged.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Northampton General Hospital
• Address: Cliftonville Road, Northampton, NN1 5BD
• Contact: https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx

Reference Number
265-7199036

How To Apply
Fancy being part of a digital-first NHS team where your content can help change lives? Apply now while this exciting opportunity is still open.