Service Manager Communications, Engagement and Participation

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to lead our Communications, Engagement and Participation team in the Edinburgh Health and Social Partnership. We are undergoing an ambitious programme of strategic change as we transform and improve health and social care services for the people of Edinburgh and we are seeking a skilled individual to support the achievement of our strategic vision.

You will have significant experience at a strategic level, preferably in a complex, politically sensitive area with a high public profile. You will have demonstrable experience in aligning communications activities to strategic goals and providing expert leadership in designing and implementing communications methods for a wide range of purposes and for both internal and external audiences.

You will be skilled in developing and maintaining relationships, working closely with senior management and non-executives and will have excellent interpersonal, influencing and communications skills.

You should also have significant experience of managing a team of communications professionals.

This is an integrated post and the successful candidate will be able to choose between NHS Lothian employment and City of Edinburgh Council terms and conditions of employment. This includes salary.

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

City of Edinburgh Council Terms and Conditions:

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £54,476 - £65,184

Hours: 36

NHS Lothian Terms and Conditions

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £62,681 - £67,665

Hours: 37