Communications and Engagement Specialist - Bank

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Closing date is 13 January 2026

Communications and Engagement Lead/Specialist

Band B6

Hours: 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours) 0.6 FTE for 12 weeks all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

This is an exciting temporary (12 week), part‑time opportunity for an experienced internal communications professional to join the MKUH team. We are seeking an individual with experience in building and launching intranet sites, ideally using the Verse One platform.

• Upload content to the new Verse One intranet platform
• Build highly‑engaging areas for strategic priorities and campaigns
• Develop newsletters with subscription options
• Set up a continual newsflow mechanic
• Set up a corporate calendar
• Support the launch and embedding of the new intranet
• Train others members of the team to carry on the work after the contract period ends
• Degree‑level qualification or equivalent experience in communications, PR, or related field
• Proven track record in managing complex communications projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and work under pressure
• Experience in health or public sector environment is desirable

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

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The post‑holder will be the Trust's Internal Communications lead and deliver internal communications and engagement programmes that inform, inspire and engage colleagues of Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The role will support the effective dissemination of information to colleagues across the Trust, at an all‑audience and niche audience level. The post‑holder will make an important contribution to improving and maintaining positive colleague sentiment, engagement, behaviour and, ultimately, retention.

The post‑holder will work as part of a dedicated communications and engagement team.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting‑edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state‑of‑the‑art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24‑bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Inform a strategic framework that will guide internal communications and engagement activity, and bring Trust vision and values to life

Co‑create annual KPIs for internal communications and engagement, and work towards achieving them

Own the annual internal communications and engagement calendar, planning ahead and keeping timings on track. This calendar will reflect large‑scale planned campaigns and tactical BAU/OpComms.

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