Job summary Job Overview The Communications & Engagement Manager is the operational communications and engagement lead for CTM UHB, ensuring an effective, responsive and high-quality service is provided to internal and external audiences. They are responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of communications activities and projects, including events, campaigns, media handling, and engagement programmes. They have specific responsibility for the development and delivery of a forward-thinking social media strategy, working closely with the digital lead to co-design content plans and activities that employ emerging technologies and practices. Main duties of the job Communications and media Oversee the health board's press office function Develop pro-active media releases and opportunities to promote the work of CTM UHB Devise and lead the implementation of a social media strategy Plan and manage complex communications activities,projects, campaigns and events Coordinate internal corporate communications activities and events. Work with digital communications colleagues to ensure the health board's website and intranet are accessible, accurate and useful resources Support the development and delivery of content that supports and enables the work of the health board's charity. Supervision Supervise the communications and engagement officers Engagement Develop and deliver public engagement resources, activities, events and plans General Ensure the delivery of the CTMUHB Communications and Engagement strategy Participate in the out of hours/on call rota function. Undertake occasional weekend and evening duties, as required, in line with the business's needs. Expert advice and guidance Provide expertise to health board project teams and care groups, offering specialist advice and guidance, and embedding excellent communications practice into the planning and delivery of work. Advise senior leaders, including executive directors and Board members, on communications and engagement issues and best practice. About us Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Details Date posted 21 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 110-AC105-0525 Job locations The Hub, Llantrisant Llantrisant CF72 8XR Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant degree (e.g. Media, Journalism, PR, Marketing or English) or the equivalent level of knowledge and experience. Desirable Desirable Relevant Public Relations or Marketing qualification (CIPR, CIM) Experience Essential Significant experience of delivering communication and engagement activities within an in-house team or agency communications team. Desirable Experience of working within NHS communications Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant degree (e.g. Media, Journalism, PR, Marketing or English) or the equivalent level of knowledge and experience. Desirable Desirable Relevant Public Relations or Marketing qualification (CIPR, CIM) Experience Essential Significant experience of delivering communication and engagement activities within an in-house team or agency communications team. Desirable Experience of working within NHS communications Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address The Hub, Llantrisant Llantrisant CF72 8XR Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address The Hub, Llantrisant Llantrisant CF72 8XR Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : The Hub, Llantrisant, CF72 8XR Llantrisant, United Kingdom