Are you an exceptional communications leader with the strategic vision, political acumen and executive presence to operate at the highest level of a complex healthcare organisation?
Sirona care & health is seeking an ambitious and influential Associate Director of Communications to join us on a 12-month secondment/fixed term contract basis to lead our communications, corporate affairs and stakeholder engagement agenda at a pivotal time for our organisation and the wider health and care system.
This is an exciting opportunity to become Sirona's most senior communications adviser, working directly with the Chief Executive, Chair, Board and Executive Team to shape organisational reputation, influence system partners, support transformation and position Sirona as a recognised leader in community health and care.
As Associate Director of Communications, you will provide expert strategic counsel on issues including organisational reputation, public confidence, major service transformation, stakeholder engagement, political relationships, serious incidents and executive communications.
You will lead an integrated corporate affairs function encompassing:
Strategic communications
Corporate and public affairs
Political and stakeholder engagement
Reputation management
Executive communications
Crisis communications and EPRR leadership
Digital innovation and AI-enabled communications
Public consultation and engagement
Insight-led communications planning
Working closely with senior leaders, you will ensure communications and engagement activities directly support Sirona's strategic ambitions, transformation programmes and long-term sustainability.
Your responsibilities within this role with include:
Acting as principal communications adviser to the Chief Executive, Chair and Board.
Developing proactive communications strategies that anticipate emerging risks and opportunities.
Leading Sirona's reputation management and organisational positioning across local, regional and national systems.
Providing strategic leadership during periods of change, public consultation, service redesign and organisational transformation.
Building and maintaining influential relationships with political leaders, Integrated Care Boards, NHS partners, local authorities, regulators and community stakeholders.
Leading communications responses during serious incidents and high-profile issues.
Championing innovation through the use of digital technology, data-driven insight and artificial intelligence.
Positioning Sirona as a leading voice within community health and care.
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. It's time to turn your dream into reality!
We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits we offer.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find as an attachment on this vacancy.
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
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