Social Media Manager

About the GMC

We work with doctors, physician associates (PAs), anaesthesia associates (AAs), those they care for and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors, PAs, AAs and their educators need to meet, and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors, PAs, or AAs may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed.

The role

We’re looking for an experienced and creative Social Media Manager to lead the development and delivery of our social media strategy and shape how we communicate on issues that matter to patients and the professionals we regulate.

In this role, you’ll set the strategic direction for our social media channels, ensuring plans and content are of a high-quality and aligned with our corporate priorities. You’ll provide leadership across all social media activity - establishing standards, guiding colleagues and embedding consistent, evidence-based practice.

You’ll work closely with teams across our communications function to deliver and evaluate innovative, inclusive and insight driven content. Your technical expertise, strong production skills and proactive approach will help us reach and engage diverse audiences in meaningful ways.

You’ll also play a key role in developing others: with proven people management experience and coaching skills, you’ll lead a small team and build capability across a range of colleagues. Above all, you’ll ensure our social media presence reflects our strategy, our values and our tone of voice.

If you’re a confident social media professional, who thrives on creativity, collaboration and making an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Working arrangements

This is a hybrid role between home working and office working, you’ll work 1 day minimum a week in the office. We may ask you to attend the office on additional days where necessary.

We are happy to consider a range of flexible working options. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with the policy.

You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake, and the essential skills required for the role, in the job description.

GMC benefits

You’ll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including:

• 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
• A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Attractive salary that’s reviewed annually
• Private medical insurance
• Bike lockers and shower facilities

To find out more please click here. 

How to apply for the role

If you are interested in applying for this role, please provide a CV and a supporting statement, which demonstrates your reason for applying and a summary of how you can meet the essential skills listed in the job description, provide examples where possible.

Please note, applications submitted without the above information will be considered incomplete and not shortlisted.

Details on how to complete the application can be found in the attached guidance document.

We let you know whether you will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination. We are committed to the Disability Confident Employer scheme, and candidates with a disability who best meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification will be offered an interview.