Senior Internal Communications Officer | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

TheSeniorInternal Communicationsand EngagementOfficer willsupport thedelivery ofinternal communicationsplans and strategies. This will include producing creative, high-quality content and engaging with staff across CUH,identifyingcase studies and content to be used in a variety of channels.

Thepost holderwill need towork autonomously,be highly organised, have great inter-personal skills, and be able to write and communicate toa very highstandard.Theywill need toliaisewithandadviseall levels of staff on communications, including senior leaders.

The post holder willbe responsible forcreating contentforandtheplanning and daily management of our core internal communications channelsand resources; Connect (intranet), CUH bulletin and staff Facebook group.

The post holderwillthereforebe requiredto:

Createinternal communicationscontentand engagestaffto support CUH’s priorities and the related communications strategy.

Plan and organise multiple projects with competing deadlines – taking along-termview as well as reactingand adjustingto urgent requests accordingly

Use judgement and advise onappropriate contentand channelsbased on audience insight andcommunicationspriorities, escalating issues where needed

Advise and influence senior leaders, and other staff members, onappropriate contentand channels for internal communications and engagement, based on audience insight andcommunications priorities

Review processes and procedures and make recommendations for service improvements

Work independently, withminimalsupervision

Manage communications resources:Connect (intranet), CUH bulletin and staff Facebook group.





Manage third party suppliers

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Secure, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex,



sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 3rd November 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 17th November 2026.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

Right to Work

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have:

- applied for a Graduate visa
- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

Benefits to you

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📌 Senior Internal Communications Officer | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Town of Cambridge)
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