Marketing and Communications Officer

NHS

  • Northampton
  • £33,000-38,000 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Are you a creative communicator who loves turning ideas into engaging content? Do you enjoy using digital platforms, social media, and design tools to tell stories that make a real impact?General Practice Alliance (GPA) are looking for a Marketing and Communications Officer on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract to join our team and help us share the story of GPA. You'll play a key role in shaping how we communicate with our employees, stakeholders, and patients, ensuring our messaging is clear, engaging, and impactful.Main duties of the jobAs our Marketing and Communications Officer, you will lead on digital and social media content, newsletters, marketing materials, and employee and stakeholder communications, helping the organisation in delivering clear, consistent, and impactful messages. You will also support events and campaigns, showcasing GPA's work and initiatives.Were looking for someone who is organised, creative, and self-motivated someone who can take initiative and turn ideas into action. Experience in marketing or communications is essential, but your passion and creativity are just as important.For an informal discussion about the role, contact Meera at meera.popat@nhs.netInterview dates: Stage 1: 24th September, Stage 2: 1st OctoberPreferred Start Date: 1st December 2025About usGPA is a leading primary care provider and established GP Federation, dedicated to providing equitable healthcare across our collective of 19 GP practices, serving over 210,000 people. We are at the forefront of healthcare transformation, building stronger connections between GPs, patients, and the community to create lasting health improvements.Our working environment is friendly and supportive, allowing a balance between home-based work and office time. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a range of exclusive benefits:
  • Hybrid Working Arrangements: Flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance.
  • NHS Pension Scheme: With a 23.7% employer contribution.
  • Generous Annual Leave: To promote wellbeing and time away from work.
  • Employee Discount Schemes: Including the Blue Light Card for high street and online discounts.
  • Wellbeing Package: Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing portal, and access to the Feeling Good app.
  • Discounted Trilogy Gym Membership: Encouraging an active, healthy lifestyle.
DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£33,000 to £38,000 a yearContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberA1341-25-0005Job locations129 Hazeldene RoadNorthamptonNorthamptonshireNN2 7PBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesLead and support content management and creation across GPAs digital platforms, social media and newsletters, promoting GPAs brand and key messages.Develop tailored and engaging project communications and marketing materials for GPA services and the operational team by applying best practice in communications to strengthen internal and external channels and contribute to GPAs growth and brand development.Manage internal communications, media relations, including drafting press releases, responding to any incoming enquiries and social media interactions. Support staff and stakeholder engagement through surveys and other interactive methods.Supports clinical and managerial staff in communicating GPA news, achievements, initiatives and service developments across appropriate channels. Translating clinical and operational information into clear, accessible messages for practices, stakeholders and patients.Using Canva and other software to create professional marketing materials, liaising with suppliers for printing and merchandise needs.Assist with planning and delivery of quarterly company meetings and events organised by the GPA operations team. Including identifying suitable venues, catering, and setting agendas.Engage in project catch-ups and 1:1 meetings with the Service Development Manager. Attend and/or contribute to Operations programme Board meetings, HR/Marketing monthly meetings and service/team meetings.Demonstrate initiative and self-motivation by independently managing workload, setting priorities effectively, and ensuring timely delivery of tasks without close supervision. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesLead and support content management and creation across GPAs digital platforms, social media and newsletters, promoting GPAs brand and key messages.Develop tailored and engaging project communications and marketing materials for GPA services and the operational team by applying best practice in communications to strengthen internal and external channels and contribute to GPAs growth and brand development.Manage internal communications, media relations, including drafting press releases, responding to any incoming enquiries and social media interactions. Support staff and stakeholder engagement through surveys and other interactive methods.Supports clinical and managerial staff in communicating GPA news, achievements, initiatives and service developments across appropriate channels. Translating clinical and operational information into clear, accessible messages for practices, stakeholders and patients.Using Canva and other software to create professional marketing materials, liaising with suppliers for printing and merchandise needs.Assist with planning and delivery of quarterly company meetings and events organised by the GPA operations team. Including identifying suitable venues, catering, and setting agendas.Engage in project catch-ups and 1:1 meetings with the Service Development Manager. Attend and/or contribute to Operations programme Board meetings, HR/Marketing monthly meetings and service/team meetings.Demonstrate initiative and self-motivation by independently managing workload, setting priorities effectively, and ensuring timely delivery of tasks without close supervision.Person SpecificationSkills and KnowledgeEssential
  • Highly effective communication skills, both written, verbal and listening, appropriate to the audience.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Excellent knowledge of Office 365 (including SharePoint and Teams) and adaptable to new systems/software, such as content management systems, Adobe products, Monday.com or equivalent.
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience in planning and delivering marketing and communications projects.
  • Experience in gathering and analysing stakeholder information in complex environments to shape messages for internal and external audiences.
  • Experience in reactive and proactive management of social media channels.
  • Experience in generating new in-house media content using Adobe Creative Cloud or similar tools.
Job CircumstancesEssential
  • Reliable transportation to facilitate a hybrid work arrangement and occasional travel for mandatory meetings as required by the position.
QualificationsEssential
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, ideally with a background in marketing, media, or communications.
Person SpecificationSkills and KnowledgeEssential
  • Highly effective communication skills, both written, verbal and listening, appropriate to the audience.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Excellent knowledge of Office 365 (including SharePoint and Teams) and adaptable to new systems/software, such as content management systems, Adobe products, Monday.com or equivalent.
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience in planning and delivering marketing and communications projects.
  • Experience in gathering and analysing stakeholder information in complex environments to shape messages for internal and external audiences.
  • Experience in reactive and proactive management of social media channels.
  • Experience in generating new in-house media content using Adobe Creative Cloud or similar tools.
Job CircumstancesEssential
  • Reliable transportation to facilitate a hybrid work arrangement and occasional travel for mandatory meetings as required by the position.
QualificationsEssential
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, ideally with a background in marketing, media, or communications.

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