NHS Blood and Transplant

Senior Social Media & Stories Manager

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Job summary

At NHS Blood & Transplant we build donor communities around meaningful life changing interactions and real experiences. Day in and day out, our colleagues put in place the appropriate structures that showcase our social brands including Give Blood, NHS Organ Donation and NHSBT Corporate channels. Its a busy and varied role. Youll work with a diverse group of stakeholders across NHS Blood & Transplant supporting our social media channel management and storytelling content across blood, plasma, organs, tissue, and stem cells. Youll also work closely with colleagues from a wide range of marketing and communications disciplines on a daily basis. Working for NHSBT is both challenging and rewarding. We take great pride in our people and what we can accomplish together. Training and development will be available to ensure that you stay at the forefront of your specialist field, and you will bring your knowledge of behaviour change techniques, using insight, user journeys and storytelling to the role.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be accountable for leading the development of robust integrated social media strategies that drive engagement and advocacy across platforms and target audiences whilst staying true to NHS Blood & Transplant values. Your responsibilites will include: Developing and delivering NHS Blood & Transplant strategic social media and stories plan and budget holder across campaigns and channels. Leading the development of robust integrated social media strategies that drive engagement and advocacy across platforms and target audiences whilst staying true to NHS Blood & Transplant values. Managing NHS Blood & Transplants existing key social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formally known as Twitter), as well as seek out and develop new and emerging platforms that can help grow our donor base and brand. Supporting our directorates to ensure that social media plans are effectively integrated into brand marketing and paid media efforts. Line managing and developing a team of social media and stories specialists. Liaising with members of the Communications Directorate and internal teams to ensure the alignment of internal and external messages in the implementation of marketing and communications activity and materials produced. You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice

About us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers. Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever

Details

Date posted

20 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

003788

Job locations

Birmingham Centre

Birmingham

United Kingdom

B15 2SG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Please also view the benefits information sheet which details the benefits of working for NHSBT and the hours of work, salary, leave entitlement etc. for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Please also view the benefits information sheet which details the benefits of working for NHSBT and the hours of work, salary, leave entitlement etc. for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Masters level, preferably in marketing or business management OR significant relevant experience to Masters level
  • Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)
  • Possess a valid driving licence allowing the holder to drive in the UK.

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience at both strategic and operational level in a marketing related role
  • Proven track record demonstrating exceptional knowledge and understanding of the Social Media landscape
  • Solid understanding of social media reputational risk management, data protection and policy updates
  • Leadership and management experience
  • Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Masters level, preferably in marketing or business management OR significant relevant experience to Masters level
  • Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)
  • Possess a valid driving licence allowing the holder to drive in the UK.

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience at both strategic and operational level in a marketing related role
  • Proven track record demonstrating exceptional knowledge and understanding of the Social Media landscape
  • Solid understanding of social media reputational risk management, data protection and policy updates
  • Leadership and management experience
  • Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

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

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

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

Birmingham Centre

Birmingham

United Kingdom

B15 2SG


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

Birmingham Centre

Birmingham

United Kingdom

B15 2SG


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Media and PR

Vicki Steele

Vicki.Steele@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

20 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

003788

Job locations

Birmingham Centre

Birmingham

United Kingdom

B15 2SG


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