Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and implementation of Islamic Relief UK's organic social media strategy
• Managing and maintaining content across our social media channels, ensuring all content reflects Islamic Relief's brand, values and tone of voice
• Planning, creating and publishing engaging content across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and other emerging channels
• Maintaining an up-to-date social media content calendar and ensuring content is planned and scheduled effectively
• Supporting the delivery of high-profile campaigns that raise awareness, drive engagement and generate fundraising income
• Developing compelling copy and working with creative teams to produce impactful digital content
• Monitoring social media performance and using insights, analytics and audience data to optimise content and campaign effectiveness
• Keeping up to date with emerging social media trends, best practice and platform developments to identify new opportunities for growth
• Managing online engagement and helping to foster positive relationships with supporters and online communities
• Supporting the development of relationships with influencers, content creators and key stakeholders to extend the reach of Islamic Relief's messaging

Requirements

• Degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience
• Significant experience creating engaging, channel-specific content across social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn and Snapchat
• Experience supporting the delivery of social media strategies and campaigns
• Experience producing and managing live video content to drive engagement and communicate key messages
• Experience working within the charity, third sector or not-for-profit environment, or a strong understanding of the sector and its communications needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong copywriting and proofreading abilities
• Experience using social media management, monitoring and listening tools, with knowledge of platforms such as Sprout Social being advantageous
• Strong understanding of social media trends, audience behaviours and digital best practice
• Experience using data, reporting and insights to optimise content performance and inform future activity
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously

Preferred

• Knowledge and appreciation of international development, humanitarian work and Islamic humanitarian values
• Experience using Sprout Social being advantageous
• Experience using data, reporting and insights to optimise content performance and inform future activity

Benefits

• Personal learning and development opportunities
• Annual leave and additional leave
• Service related pension scheme
• Maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and pay
• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance support
• Occupational advanced sick pay
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Charity volunteering
• Cycle to Work scheme