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Are you a senior communications professional looking to develop your career in one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK?


We are looking for a Communications and Engagement Manager experienced in building trusted relationships with key partners and stakeholders and providing expert communications advice and guidance. You will lead on the development and implementation of communications strategies and plans for the Trust’s partnerships, working with clinical and corporate services to co-ordinate activity effectively.

You will support the Communications team to deliver a high quality, evidence-led service for our internal and external stakeholders. You will be able to demonstrate flexibility whilst working at both a strategic and operational level. As a line manager, you will be expected to take an active role in the learning and development of your staff.


Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment, you will be a highly effective communicator and be capable of adapting your workload in response to the needs of your team, organisation and the external environment. The demands of the role will involve managing a varied portfolio and working with a wide range of audiences, requiring you to possess excellent time management and prioritisation skills in order to work autonomously and achieve your objectives.


This is a great opportunity to share and strengthen your experience, transform our stakeholder communications and partnership work and enhance the profile and reputation of Trust’s services.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.


Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.


The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.


The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.


This advert closes on Monday 26 May 2025