Communications Coordinator - Contract Launch

Job Title: Communications Coordinator - Contract Launch

Function: Customer, Communications and Marketing

Location: Hybrid - within one of our offices (Nottingham, Alfreton, Daresbury, London, Sheffield or Wakefield)

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £28,489 with potential to rise to £31,655 over 3 years

Closing Date: Friday 24th April 2026

NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for a to join our team during an exciting period of transformation, working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients first. The Communications Coordinator supports the delivery of clear, accurate and timely communications that enable successful contract launches across NHS Supply Chain. Reporting to the Communications Manager, the role focuses on coordinating, formatting and maintaining communications materials in line with brand standards and delivery timelines.

Working within the Customer, Communications and Brand Directorate, you’ll collaborate closely with Communications and Brand colleagues, the Voice of the Customer (Contract Launch) team, and internal stakeholders across the organisation to ensure NHS Trusts receive the information they need to prepare effectively for new contracts.

We are seeking a Communications Coordinator who will be responsible for:

Coordinating and supporting the preparation of contract launch communications and supporting documentation, ensuring content is accurate, clear and fit for purpose. Formatting, proofing and maintaining communications materials so they are consistent, professional and fully aligned to brand guidelines. Organising, managing and updating communication assets, including version control and document tracking, to support efficient delivery. Providing administrative and coordination support to the team, including organising meetings, maintaining trackers and supporting governance processes. Working collaboratively with Communications, Voice of the Customer and wider internal teams to meet delivery timelines and support smooth contract launches

What skills will help you thrive in this role?

Strong organisation and attention to detail, enabling you to coordinate multiple communications, manage version control and ensure all materials are accurate, consistent and ready to publish Excellent document formatting and editing skills, supporting the production of clear, professional communications that meet brand standards and are easy for NHS Trusts to use Reliable delivery within defined processes and deadlines, helping contract launch communications land on time and supporting smooth, well‑coordinated launches Collaborative and team‑focused approach, allowing you to work effectively with Communications, Voice of the Customer and internal stakeholders to support shared delivery goals Clear written and verbal communication skills, ensuring information is well‑structured, easy to understand and accessible for a wide range of stakeholders

What can we offer you?

We Want To Reward You For Your Passion, Enthusiasm, And Hard Work So We Offer Much More Than a Competitive Salary

Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely. We recognise our employees' hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes, long service, and colleague recognition awards. 27 days holiday plus bank holidays We are dedicated to your development, through in-house training, support, and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential. A focus on your well-being offering 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Generous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%) Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme, where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, and additional pension contributions that suit you. 2 days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your community. Access to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts.

NHS Supply Chain, who are we?

Our role is to support the NHS to save lives and improve health. We are a part of the NHS family, and our role is to source, deliver and supply healthcare products, services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales.

We serve every NHS Trust and operate a national network of distribution centres, managing relationships with more than a thousand suppliers and delivering more than 8,000,000 orders each year to more than 17,000 locations. Doing all of this on behalf of the NHS gives NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient care.

Want to develop your career with the NHS Supply Chain? Then apply below or reach out for an informal discussion about the role in confidence by emailing us at Careers@supplychain.nhs.uk

Our Inclusive Commitment

At NHS Supply Chain, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued, but celebrated, giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. Developing our people is key to our success, so if this role sounds like the right next step in your career but your experience doesn’t match perfectly with the job advert, we encourage you to still apply.

Struggling to complete our application form, and require additional support? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@supplychain.nhs.uk who will be happy to help you with alternative ways to apply.

We reserve the right to close any vacancy from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

SCCL is a company Registered in England and Wales, with company number 10881715, to act as the management function of the NHS Supply Chain.