Senior Media and Communications Manager

Post: Zephyr’s Project Manager Nottingham Hospitals Charity

Criteria Essential Desirable Method of Assessment Qualifications and Training  Educated to at least A level or  University Degree  Application form equivalent  Professional qualification in  Interview bereavement support  Certificates Experience and Knowledge  Demonstrable successful  Bereavement counselling  Application form project management experience/training  Interview experience, from conception to  Events management completion experience  Experience of providing care and support for people affected by traumatic loss/bereavement  Experience of budgetary management  Service development experience  Experience of monitoring and evaluation  Knowledge and understanding of NHS strategy and provision of bereavement support services  Networking skills, with the ability to relate and communicate at all levels  Specialist knowledge and skills in relation to child bereavement  Strong interpersonal skills  Volunteer management experience  Experience of providing excellent customer care  Familiarity with and experience of a range of fundraising ideas and approaches  Data Protection knowledge Skills and Ability  Excellent organisational skills  Team leadership and staff  Application form with the ability to apply project motivational skills  Interview management principles and  Ability to create and deliver effectively manage and presentations to a range of prioritise a varied workload different audiences  Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence and ability to liaise and negotiate at a senior level  Strong attention to detail  Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to write compelling and inspiring communications  Excellent time management skills  A team player with the ability to work flexibly and independently  Sensitive to the interests of patients and families at all times  A creative thinker who is quick to respond to opportunities  Ability to interact with a wide variety of people in different circumstances, to achieve positive outcomes and to establish long-term relationships and partnerships with Zephyr’s Personal Qualities  Sensitive to the needs of people  Application form who are affected by child  Interview bereavement  Highly motivated to provide person-focused support, with good communication skills, psychological insight and a warm empathetic manner  Calm under pressure  Friendly, helpful and supportive  Self-sufficiency and resilience with the ability to ‘think on your feet’ and problem solve under pressure  Self-motivated  Polite  Team worker  Conscientious  Dedicated  Belief in the work of NHS charities  Ability to maintain confidentiality

The loss of a pregnancy, baby or child is an experience like no other, so if you yourself been affected and have the skills/experience required, you could be well placed for this role. To protect your heart, though, if you are bereaved yourself, we ask that at least two years have passed before you consider this position.