Communications and Social Media Assistant

Pennine GP Alliance

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Job summary

We are looking for a creative individual with digital design (Canva) and content development skills who is looking to gain paid work experience and develop their communication and marketing skills. This post is 1 day a week 7.5 hours.

Main duties of the job

The Communications and Social Media Assistant will be responsible for:

a. Drafting and creating social media content for Pennine GP Alliance.

b. Using Canva to design flyers, newsletters and other internal and external media to inform campaigns and communications.

c. Preparing and scheduling posts for the companys social media calendar at ideal times, with input from our Communications Manager.

d. Assisting with monitoring the social media channels and activities.

e. Monitoring and responding to online engagement.

f. Updating Pennine GP Alliance website content.

Supporting the wider team in brainstorming ideas and curating social media content for events, stand-alone campaigns, and other projects.

About us

Pennine GP Alliance is a membership body of 20 General Practices working together to sustain & support the delivery of primary care to the people of Calderdale.

Out & about in Calderdale we are represented by over 90 additional clinical & non-clinical staff from Clinical Pharmacists to Care Co-ordinators. Working across the District delivering services & support to patients, Primary Care Networks & General Practices.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive employer. We encourage everyone in the team to listen, learn & lead in order to create the best outcomes for our GP members & ultimately the people of Calderdale. In addition we are committed to supporting you in your own professional development.

Working with our General Practice members & Primary Care Networks our team works proactively in creating new solutions & delivery methods to support our GPs in responding to the challenges & needs of delivering resilient & outstanding primary care. Creativity & innovation is always at the heart of our delivery as we respond to the ever-changing health & social care needs of our local people. You will play a key part in making this happen.

Employee benefits: Generous salary package & annual leave (min of 27 days plus 8 bank holidays (up to 33 days if previous NHS employment can be evidenced) Good pension scheme (10% employer contribution) Diverse workforce Flexible working Excellent development opportunities Health & wellbeing support Staff discounts & recognition scheme.

Date posted

26 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12 an hour Full time equivalent yearly salary 23,400

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0468-24-0010

Job locations

Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre

Hopwood Lane

Halifax

West Yorkshire

HX1 5ER


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a creative individual with digital design (Canva) and content development skills who is looking to gain paid work experience and develop their communication and marketing skills.

The successful individual will benefit from working with an experienced Communications Manager who has an extensive journalistic background and knowledge of Plain English.

Furthermore, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to acquire and further develop their communication skills, time management, attention to detail, and adaptability, as well as gain some valuable hands-on experience in a lively and friendly office environment.

This role would ideally suit a university student or recent graduate of journalism, communications, marketing or English.

The post is initially one day a week for 12 months but may be extended. The postholder will be expected to be in the office (based in Halifax) one day a week between Monday and Thursday, with flexibility on the specific day based on the availability of the successful candidate.

Initially this post is offered for a 12month period but there is the potential for this role to become permanent.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a creative individual with digital design (Canva) and content development skills who is looking to gain paid work experience and develop their communication and marketing skills.

The successful individual will benefit from working with an experienced Communications Manager who has an extensive journalistic background and knowledge of Plain English.

Furthermore, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to acquire and further develop their communication skills, time management, attention to detail, and adaptability, as well as gain some valuable hands-on experience in a lively and friendly office environment.

This role would ideally suit a university student or recent graduate of journalism, communications, marketing or English.

The post is initially one day a week for 12 months but may be extended. The postholder will be expected to be in the office (based in Halifax) one day a week between Monday and Thursday, with flexibility on the specific day based on the availability of the successful candidate.

Initially this post is offered for a 12month period but there is the potential for this role to become permanent.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to use Canva and / or other design software e.g. Photoshop
  • High level of digital literacy
  • Creative mindset
  • Self-motivated and able to manage own time under guidance
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and wider stakeholders
  • High standards of personal and professional conduct, ethics.
  • Willingness to learn

Desirable

  • Experience of writing content for the web
  • Experience of developing social media content
  • Experience of creating digital media, including video and image generation
  • Knowledge of analytical tools / ability to use specific social media platforms analytical tools to measure success
  • Interest in health sector / current affairs

Qualifications

Essential

  • A level / First degree

Desirable

  • Prior experience with marketing or social media

Other requirements

Essential

  • Happy to work in busy and friendly office (Halifax)
  • Happy to undertake Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to use Canva and / or other design software e.g. Photoshop
  • High level of digital literacy
  • Creative mindset
  • Self-motivated and able to manage own time under guidance
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and wider stakeholders
  • High standards of personal and professional conduct, ethics.
  • Willingness to learn

Desirable

  • Experience of writing content for the web
  • Experience of developing social media content
  • Experience of creating digital media, including video and image generation
  • Knowledge of analytical tools / ability to use specific social media platforms analytical tools to measure success
  • Interest in health sector / current affairs

Qualifications

Essential

  • A level / First degree

Desirable

  • Prior experience with marketing or social media

Other requirements

Essential

  • Happy to work in busy and friendly office (Halifax)
  • Happy to undertake Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Able to maintain confidentiality at all times

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine GP Alliance

Address

Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre

Hopwood Lane

Halifax

West Yorkshire

HX1 5ER


Employer's website

https://penninegpa.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Pennine GP Alliance

Address

Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre

Hopwood Lane

Halifax

West Yorkshire

HX1 5ER


Employer's website

https://penninegpa.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Communications Manager

Susannah Strong

susannah.strong1@nhs.net

Date posted

26 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12 an hour Full time equivalent yearly salary 23,400

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0468-24-0010

Job locations

Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre

Hopwood Lane

Halifax

West Yorkshire

HX1 5ER


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