Communications Officer - Content Production

From storyboarding and shooting to final editing, you will be our go-to creator for engaging video and multimedia content working with the support and input of the wider team., 1. Plan, film, and edit high-quality video content to a standard suitable for use across digital channels (intranet, screens, social media). 2. Organise, script and film executive vlogs (Board to Ward), staff profiles (We are The Christie) and staff/patient stories 3. Conduct and record interviews with patients, staff, and third parties to bring real stories to life sensitively and effectively. 4. Project manage video, photography and multimedia initiatives, working with colleagues, patients and the public to produce the agreed material. 5. Coordinate patients and staff to ensure effectiveness and consistency in messaging and branding. 6. Identify, plan and project manage multimedia content opportunities including stakeholder liaison with an ability to manage internal and external stakeholders at all levels. 7. Work with teams across all our sites (Oldham, Salford, Macclesfield, Withington) to identify content opportunities that support awareness, innovation, change management, recruitment, and engagement goals. 8. Manage incoming content requests and develop clear briefs to deliver projects on time and to a high standard. 9. Ensure all content is produced in line with brand guidelines, tone of voice, and safeguarding requirements. Ensure brand appropriate tone of voice is applied to each channel (eg Christie Connect intranet, digital screens, social media channels x 3). 10. Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times and consent process is managed and recorded. 11. Translate complex projects into dynamic and impactful multimedia content with clear and easily understood messages using a range of techniques and formats to capture attention. 12. Identify, create and take advantage of opportunities for multimedia content creation identified as part of ongoing site visits. 13. Maintain and organise a video/digital asset library ensuring efficient processes for accessing, storing and sharing content. 14. Adapt content for different platforms and audiences. 15. Stay up to date with trends in digital storytelling and recommend new formats, tools and approaches. 16. Monitor and evaluate impact of content, including benchmarking to support review and analysis. 17. Prepare reports to update colleagues on effectiveness of content using insights to inform future work. 18. Work with and provide support advice regarding digital content to the wider team including close working with the digital marketing team who are responsible for content on the intranet and Trust website 19. Take ownership for multimedia content from concept to completion. 20. Support the communications officers in providing content for Trust social network sites including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Further support roles:

• Provide content for internal and external communication channels including press releases and statements, newsletters, stakeholder updates and other corporate materials.
• Provide support on all internal communication channels including but not limited to, We are The Christie magazine, Cascade Brief, Chief Executive updates, Board to Ward vlog, Weekly Bulletin, Neighbourhood Newsletter, and all staff communications ensuring consistency of look and feel and quality of communication.
• Support on content and publication of the weekly email newsletter and other publications using GovDelivery eg Neighbourhood Newsletter,
• Act as support to the communications team for enquiries to the Trust from the media on a wide range of issues.
• Provide support on media monitoring and reporting.
• Assist the communications team on corporate events such as official openings, photo calls, stakeholder and promotional events including VIP visits.
• Assist with maintaining and updating the Trust's social media platforms.
• Assist with maintaining good stakeholder relationships and engagement using a variety of communications methods across the sectors locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Work closely with the digital services department to ensure effective management and synchronisation of relevant internal and external messages
The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants. Application Information - If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful. Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website. Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards. These include: + Identity verification

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love creating impactful digital content to illustrate the work we do, this is the role you've been waiting for. We are looking for an enthusiastic, versatile communications officer with a strong videography and content creation background to join our communications and marketing team at The Christie. A digital-first storyteller, you'll work with our team on content that captures attention, elevates our reputation, and drives successful campaigns. You will be part of a highly supportive and talented team that values fresh ideas. If you're digitally-savvy and have the energy and the drive to deliver exceptional work, we want to hear from you., You'll have a creative eye and will use your expertise (Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) to produce high-quality filmed and other multimedia assets that bring the fantastic work that The Christie does to life both externally on our social media channels and website, as well as internally on our new staff portal and digital screens. You'll juggle multiple projects and keep timelines on track, managing filming seamlessly, all the while maintaining high attention to detail. You will also have excellent communication skills, know what makes a good story and will understand how to tailor a message for different audiences. You will also have demonstrate good relationship-building skills with both our patients and staff.

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients., + Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role, payment of this will be the applicants responsibility) + Professional registration and/or qualification check + Occupational health assessment + Employment history and reference validation All applicants external to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references. If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn. If You're Offered the Role - you will be agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer. Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website. No Smoking Policy - You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work. Additional Information - We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit. We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all our activities. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery in any of its forms, including slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking. We are fully committed to acting ethically and with transparency in all our business dealings and relationships, and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our organisation or supply chains.