Job Introduction

MPS are on the lookout for a Social Media Executive to join our Brand and Marketing department on a full time, permanent basis!

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about social media and driving the success of a renowned organisation. Join this fantastic team and make your mark on the future of the brand.

You will be the lead for all social media platforms and opportunities including organic and paid with current scope including Meta, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and Google (for display activity) as well as other emerging platforms by creating content strategy to maximise engagement. You will be provide analysis and insight to stakeholders across the organisation making strategic and tactical recommendations. We are looking for someone who has lived social media to drive forward our social media approach with experience of stakeholder management at all levels and has the aptitude to work in an intricate market.

We know flexibility is important to people and at MPS we want you to have the best work-life balance possible. This role has a blend of home and office-based working, to suit you and the needs of the business which is typically 2 days per week on-site in Leeds.

Role Responsibility

• Planning and developing social media campaigns
• Crafting compelling content or getting it developed
• Posting content across social media accounts
• Analysing running campaigns
• Being on top of the latest social media trends
• Curate, create and adapt content for each specific social network
• Post and schedule content and management of published content
• Identify threats and opportunities in user generated content surrounding the business. Report notable threats to appropriate management
• Setting the tone for the community, being present, enforcing community guidelines, and potentially deleting posts when appropriate.
• Review and update MPS social media usage policy

The Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrable passion for social media management and a command over fostering on-going engagement across platforms.
• Proven experience in this type of role
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to anticipate issues, set priorities and proactively develop strong relationships both internally and externally
• Strong communication skills with ability to gain credibility and drive through ideas with colleagues
• Experience of delivering social media marketing campaigns
• Track record of increasing reach and engagement through management of social media accounts

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not match 100% of the technical requirements. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and strive to create a work environment which ensures everyone can be heard.

Package Description

• Hybrid working (Leeds office)
• 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us – optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
• Annual bonus scheme - up to 10%
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Care Cash Plan
• 25 days annual leave (plus flexible bank holidays) and the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• 6x salary death in service
• Career progression opportunities
• Paid volunteering day
• A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with an NHS-registered private GP
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• A range of shopping discounts 

About the Company

Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 members around the world, in countries as diverse as the United Kingdom, South Africa and Hong Kong.

Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit members and the wider healthcare professions. Membership provides access to expert advice and support together with the right to request indemnity for complaints or claims arising from professional practice.

We continue to invest in our team to ensure that we are delivering the best possible service for members. This was recognised in 2016 when we were awarded an Investors in People Silver award.

Medical Protection Society