Job summary
Southampton Hospitals Charity is the official charity at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and we're looking for a talented and dedicated Digital Marketing Officer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in raising awareness and generating support for our charity's initiatives.
About us:
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience by providing vital funding for innovative projects, state-of-the-art equipment, and cutting-edge research. Our work is made possible through the generosity of individuals, businesses, and community groups who share our vision of exceptional healthcare.
Role Overview:
As a Digital Marketing Officer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing digital marketing strategies to raise awareness, engage supporters, and drive donations for the Charity. You will work closely with our marketing and communications team to create compelling campaigns and deliver impactful messaging across various digital channels.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or relevant experience
- Recent social media experience, with good academic track record and proven social media skills
- Practical experience of using the full range of social media channels
- In depth knowledge of social media use across the public sector and, in particular, third sector organisations
- Experience of providing training on the use of social media
- Experience of measuring and evaluating the impact of social media work
- Experience of creating and repurposing social media content
Desirable
- Experience of working in a communications environment and an understanding of how social media fits into the wider communications context for a large organisation
- Recognisable social media qualification
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a communications, creative, writing or editing role, either in print or online
- Practical experience and knowledge of content management systems
Desirable
- Previous experience in a similar role
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or relevant experience
- Recent social media experience, with good academic track record and proven social media skills
- Practical experience of using the full range of social media channels
- In depth knowledge of social media use across the public sector and, in particular, third sector organisations
- Experience of providing training on the use of social media
- Experience of measuring and evaluating the impact of social media work
- Experience of creating and repurposing social media content
Desirable
- Experience of working in a communications environment and an understanding of how social media fits into the wider communications context for a large organisation
- Recognisable social media qualification
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a communications, creative, writing or editing role, either in print or online
- Practical experience and knowledge of content management systems
Desirable
- Previous experience in a similar role
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
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.
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
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.
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).
