• Locations

  Highlands

• Salary

  £29337 - £31941 per annum

• Sector

  Communications, HR, Marketing & Sales

• Type

  Contract / Interim

Communications and Engagement Officer

Salary: £26,336-£31,941 per annum

Duration: Fixed term 6 months with option of extension

Location: Flexible, home or office based. Travel across Highland required. Must have driving license.

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Working jointly across NHS Highland and The Highland Council, this role offers an opportunity to support one of the most significant public engagement programmes currently taking place in the Highlands.

As the two anchor public bodies in the region, both organisations are reviewing how health and social care services are planned and delivered through the Models of Integration (MOI) review. Highland currently operates are Lead Agency model in Scotland, and this review will consider whether to enhance that arrangement or move to an Integration Joint Board model. No decision has yet been made, and engagement with staff, communities and partners is central to the process.

About the role

This is a communications and engagement role focused on making complex information clear, accessible and relevant to communities across the Highlands.

You will create engaging content across social media, digital platforms, media releases, web content and public engagement materials, helping encourage people to take part in the conversation around the future of health and social care integration in Highland.

We are looking for a creative and confident communicator who can:

• Turn complex information into engaging content
• Create strong digital and social media communications
• Work across a wide range of audiences and stakeholders
• Support media handling and public engagement activity
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines

The successful candidate will work across both organisations and support the delivery of a joint communications and engagement approach for the programme.

How to apply:

For full role outlines, including key responsibilities and person specification please email

Application process includes a copy of your CV and a one page statement covering how your think your skills apply to the role! This role will move quickly and encourage early applications.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.