Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Digital and Social Media Assistant to join our Communications and Marketing team, working with colleagues across the organisation to assist the delivery of our digital campaigns across a variety of channels. Please note - we may close this advert early due to high volumes of applications. Main duties of the job The post holder will work as part of the Communications and Marketing team to support the delivery of the NHSBSA's business strategy. The post holder will be responsible for helping to deliver a range of digital and online communications including social media and video, ensuring our channels are a source of timely, accurate, and relevant information for our audiences. The post holder will administer our social media channels and work closely with the Customer Contact Services (CCS) team to ensure best practice use of our social media channels and tools. You will also work with our creative designers to brief videos, photos, and other materials for our digital and online platforms. You will also help to build the NHSBSA's reputation as a digital organisation by working with the relevant Media and Campaigns Officers and members of the marketing and events team to promote news, key messages, and achievements through our digital channels. About us Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters. We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we take pride in being part of something so meaningful, that touches millions of lives. Just as we design our services around the needs of our customers, we place our people at the heart of our organisation. That's why when you join us, you'll be empowered and given the right support to help your career grow. As one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, we're all connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress. We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every voice is heard, and every colleague is supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, so when you join us, you can connect with our Lived Experience Networks who help us to bring our authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and circumstances. We are committed and proud to be a flexible employer and will endeavour to offer a working pattern that suits you wherever possible, whether that be hybrid working, flexible hours, job sharing and more. Ready to join us on our journey to be a catalyst for better health? Apply today and see where the NHSBSA can take you. We are people connected to care. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 914-BSA4919 Job locations Stella House Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 8NY Job description Job responsibilities Maintaining the NHSBSAs social media sites and actively engaging with other stakeholders including other Arms Length Bodies and Department of Health and Social Care to share messages and content.Working with the relevant Media and Campaigns Officers to schedule social media posts and ensure a digital presence is part of any campaign.Providing advice and support to colleagues at all levels on using social media and other digital and online platforms.Working closely with colleagues in the Contact Centre who manage social media channels as a customer service channel to ensure tone and messaging reflects the NHSBSAs narrative.Keeping up to date with developments in digital and social media, as well as emerging platforms and tools which the NHSBSA may benefit from using.Using analytics and sentiment to improve content across our social media channels and produce monthly reports on how channels and campaigns are performingProviding a customer service via our corporate social media channels and liaising with colleagues to provide timely responses which align with the NHSBSA tone of voice.Managing a social media awareness day calendar and proactively identifying key NHS campaigns, awareness days, events, and industry news in the health and care sector.Working with our Creative Designers to brief and edit content including graphics, video, audio, podcasts for internal and external projects, campaigns and initiatives.Working with the wider Communications and Marketing team to develop a communications forward plan for 2025/26 to map out activity. For a full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role, please download the Job Description and Person Specification document from the 'Documents to download' section of this page. Job description Job responsibilities Maintaining the NHSBSAs social media sites and actively engaging with other stakeholders including other Arms Length Bodies and Department of Health and Social Care to share messages and content.Working with the relevant Media and Campaigns Officers to schedule social media posts and ensure a digital presence is part of any campaign.Providing advice and support to colleagues at all levels on using social media and other digital and online platforms.Working closely with colleagues in the Contact Centre who manage social media channels as a customer service channel to ensure tone and messaging reflects the NHSBSAs narrative.Keeping up to date with developments in digital and social media, as well as emerging platforms and tools which the NHSBSA may benefit from using.Using analytics and sentiment to improve content across our social media channels and produce monthly reports on how channels and campaigns are performingProviding a customer service via our corporate social media channels and liaising with colleagues to provide timely responses which align with the NHSBSA tone of voice.Managing a social media awareness day calendar and proactively identifying key NHS campaigns, awareness days, events, and industry news in the health and care sector.Working with our Creative Designers to brief and edit content including graphics, video, audio, podcasts for internal and external projects, campaigns and initiatives.Working with the wider Communications and Marketing team to develop a communications forward plan for 2025/26 to map out activity. For a full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role, please download the Job Description and Person Specification document from the 'Documents to download' section of this page. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum Grade C or above Maths and English. Education to NVQ Level 3 or A Level equivalent. Desirable Degree in a relevant subject. Personal Qualities, Knowledge and Skills Essential Strong team player, regularly undertaking activities to engage all colleagues and committed to an ethos of continuous improvement. Attention to detail, with a planned approach to work. Ability to handle multiple tasks with competing priorities. Knowledge of accessibility guidelines to ensure our services are as inclusive and accessible as possible. Open-minded and embraces change. Desirable Experience of using social media to communicate during an emergency. Knowledge of social media monitoring/listening. Experience Essential Experience of considering and using a wide range of digital communications techniques to ensure messages and information reach a wide range of audiences. Experience of handing enquiries and complaints via social media. Experience of producing bespoke social media performance reports and explaining key metrics. Experience of scheduling social media content and optimising for different channels and platforms. Experience of creating and briefing design materials that support digital content and campaigns. Desirable Experience of using analytics software e.g. Google Analytics and techniques to identify key online influencers. Advising on brand usage and ensuring consistency of corporate branding. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum Grade C or above Maths and English. Education to NVQ Level 3 or A Level equivalent. Desirable Degree in a relevant subject. Personal Qualities, Knowledge and Skills Essential Strong team player, regularly undertaking activities to engage all colleagues and committed to an ethos of continuous improvement. Attention to detail, with a planned approach to work. Ability to handle multiple tasks with competing priorities. Knowledge of accessibility guidelines to ensure our services are as inclusive and accessible as possible. Open-minded and embraces change. Desirable Experience of using social media to communicate during an emergency. Knowledge of social media monitoring/listening. Experience Essential Experience of considering and using a wide range of digital communications techniques to ensure messages and information reach a wide range of audiences. Experience of handing enquiries and complaints via social media. Experience of producing bespoke social media performance reports and explaining key metrics. Experience of scheduling social media content and optimising for different channels and platforms. Experience of creating and briefing design materials that support digital content and campaigns. Desirable Experience of using analytics software e.g. Google Analytics and techniques to identify key online influencers. Advising on brand usage and ensuring consistency of corporate branding. 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 Business Services Authority Address Stella House Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 8NY Employer's website https://careers.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)