Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- General
Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
- General
A complete and accurate application
- General
Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
- General
Evidence of essential experience for role
- General
Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
- General
Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
- General
Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
- General
Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Use your organisational & communication skills to have an impact on health in Surrey & Sussex.
Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Charity is the charity for Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, including East Surrey Hospital in Redhill.
We know that being in hospital can be hard – and we want to change this.
We are looking for someone highly organised, with great written and interpersonal communication skills to administer how we spend donated money, and to show people the impact of their donations.
No previous professional experience in charities is required. You could be an experienced professional, or someone who can demonstrate the skills we need, who is looking for a first role following university/education.
Main duties of the job
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 5 Communications officer roles in Redhill
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Grantmaking & Communications Officer with Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Redhill, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Communications officer role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum plus high cost allowance. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (05 Oct 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHSjob search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.