Communications, Engagement and Participation Officer

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We're seeking a skilled and experienced Communications, Engagement and Participation Officer to join the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership. This is an exciting time as we deliver an ambitious programme of strategic change to transform and improve health and social care services for the people of Edinburgh. We're looking for an experienced communications professional, or an experienced engagement and participation professional, to help us achieve this vision. You'll have a background in either communications, or engagement and participation, with experience designing and delivering ways to engage with and involve a wide range of audiences. Experience working in a complex, politically sensitive, high-profile environment would be an advantage. You'll be skilled at building and maintaining relationships, with excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.

This is an integrated post, and the successful candidate can choose between NHS Lothian employment and City of Edinburgh Council terms and conditions, including salary. Our salary ranges typically reflect the starting salary, increasing annually until it reaches the top of the scale.