Lsd137-social Media Apprentice

JobDescription

JobTitle: Social MediaApprentice***

Location: YMCA West Bromwich as well as outreachlocations across the Black Country.

Responsible to: Head of Health and Wellbeing

Working Hours**:37.5 hours a week **the natureof the job will involve flexible working hours including working evenings andweekends when appropriate.

Annual Leave: 20 days, plus statutory holidays.

Background: YMCA Black Country Groupprovides a range of Services including Supported Accommodation, NurseryFacilities, Healthy Living Centre (Sports Hall, Gyms, and Dance Studio), Healthand Wellbeing programmes, Learning and Skills and Community DevelopmentProgrammes.

**Salary**: £4.81 per hour

Fixed term 12 month contract.

Job Role: The post holder will co-ordinate digital media campaigns in linewith the YMCA BCG, Health and Wellbeing department expectations. YMCA BCGrequire a bright, enthusiastic, reliable, honest and hardworking individualwith a genuine desire to learn and to build a career in Digital Media/SocialMedia/Marketing. The company are looking for someone with a positive, highlyself-motivating, can-do attitude from someone who isnt afraid to askquestions. You will work closely with the Head of Health and Wellbeing, toachieve programme outcomes. You will support YMCA Black Country Groups widerholistic health agenda for the betterment of the young people, families andadults we serve.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

1. Support Assist with creating PR/Social Media campaigns(Website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram)

2. Toundertake a level 3 diploma Digital Marketer with the City of WolverhamptonCollege

3. Assistancewith creation of graphics and design work

4. Providesupport and assistance across internal teams

5. Socialmedia and web research

6. Monitoringand reporting of trends and analytics

7. Assistancewith administration

8. Producingexciting video/media content

9. Assistwith the production of statistical and written reports

10. PromoteYMCA effectively via social media & other forms of communication tools e.g.online, newspapers, radio.

11. Attendmeetings across the country in line with contractual requirements.

Notwithstanding the Job Purpose and Duties andResponsibilities included in this job description, you must be prepared toundertake additional tasks, duties and responsibilities at the discretion ofsenior management.

**Quality**

13. Ensurethat all:
- a. Qualitystandards are maintained to the highest level.

b. Policiesand procedures are up to date and are being adhered to.

c. Safeguardingconcerns are reported in line with YMCABC Groups processes.

Partnership

14. Represent the interests of the YMCA BCGat partnership / network meetings to promote and further develop the YMCA BCG,Health and Wellbeing Programme area.

**General**:
15. Participate in staff meetings, provideregular feedback as appropriate.

16. To be respectful of the YMCAs ChristianEthos and its values to staff, volunteers, service users and other externalpartners.

17. Ensure the health, safety inaccordance with the YMCAs Health & Safety Policy, and conduct risk assessmentsas appropriate.

18. Ensure all work practice is inclusive.

19. Undertake any other related dutiesthat are consistent with the job.

**PersonSpecification**:
**Social Media Apprentice**

**Experience of**:
**Essential**

**Desirable**

Social Media

Media equipment (Smartphone, Camera, Lighting)

Previous work with social media (personal experience accepted)

**Skills**:
Good communication and networking skills

Creative mind

Good organisational skills

Ability to work independently and time manage work loads

Excellent team player, and able to share good practice with working colleagues

Interested in Marketing and Communications

Ability to work as part of a team and under own initiative.

An ability to work alongside partner agency staff.

Good written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated and resourceful

**Knowledge**

Knowledge of social media and what inspires people

Good IT skills including Microsoft Office Applications / Adobe Software Applications (InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop)

Knowledge of marketing tools and social media platforms

**General**:
Be committed to the YMCAs Equality and Diversity Policy.

Willingness to develop within the job and undergo relevant training.

Ability to respect the Christian Ethos of the YMCA and uphold its values.

Full clean driving licence

**Other Requirements
Undertake a level 3 diploma Digital Marketer with City of Wolverhampton College with day release to college

**THE POST HOLDER MUST AGREE TO AUTHORISE A FULL CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU CHECK