Responsibilities

• This role will help bring our work to life online: raising awareness of life-limiting scars, sharing the impact of our research, connecting with people affected by scars, and growing support for our mission.
• We’re looking for someone who understands how social media works across different platforms and enjoys turning ideas, stories and research into engaging content.
• You’ll take ownership of our day-to-day social media activity across Instagram/Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn, creating content tailored to each channel and audience.
• Alongside creativity, you’ll bring a good understanding of the practical side of social media: from publishing and accessibility to analytics, trends and what helps content perform well.
• You’ll support key campaigns, including an exciting major report launch.
• You’ll work closely with the Communications Manager to plan priorities, shape activity, maintain a content calendar, and make sure the workload is well-paced within the part-time hours.

Requirements

• Experience managing social media channels (through work, volunteering, placements or personal projects), particularly the technical side (optimisation, publishing, reporting)
• A good understanding of how different platforms work, their specifications, and how content can be adapted to suit different audiences and channels
• Experience creating engaging digital content, such as videos, graphics, reels or written posts
• Strong writing skills, creativity and a good eye for detail
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own time
• An understanding of analytics and insights to improve content and engagement

Preferred

• Experience working in a charity, research, volunteering or fundraising environment
• Familiarity with tools such as Canva and Buffer
• Experience with community management, paid social campaigns or digital campaigns