Social Media Officer
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £28000/annum plus company benefits
We have a fantastic opportunity within our Digital Team as a Social Media Officer at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.
This role is responsible for increasing awareness of motor neurone disease (MND) and the MND Association through the effective use of social media channels and digital marketing tools.
A key purpose of this role will be building supporter advocacy through social media channels to maximise engagement. You will effectively manage our social media channels to develop and publish engaging and inspiring content that engages and motivates our wide range of audiences.
This is a collaborative role where you will be working with teams across the organisation to create co-ordinated and targeted content. This could range from providing full support (planning, creating content, posting, responding) through to supervision and consultancy.
What are we looking for?
Someone who is passionate about social media with up-to-date knowledge and experience of working across a range of social media platforms, with awareness of emerging trends and developments in digital technologies.
Significant experience of managing social media platforms in a professional environment using organic and paid techniques.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build successful relationships with stakeholders via social media.
A creative and collaborative approach.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description.
What can we offer?
* 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
* Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
* Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
* Life assurance
* Confidential counselling helplines
* Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work, Buy and sell annual leave
* BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Opportunities for training and personal development
* Hybrid working
How to apply
Please submit a CV and a supporting statement no longer than one side of A4 that demonstrates how you meet the following areas of the role.
* Experience of managing social media platforms in a professional environment using organic and paid techniques
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to create social media content that maximises engagement
Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain in your supporting statement either how you would approach that particular competency or give an example to support your suitability.
Alternative Applications
To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please email your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect.
About Us
The MND Association was founded in 1979. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We also fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We operate a hybrid working environment, together with a high level of trust and performance driven culture, we give staff the freedom and flexibility to work in the best way for them, the Association and, most importantly, people with MND.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
Important Information
Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
Our selection process will be multi-stage; this may include video call screening, and competency-based interview/s.
We are committed to the Disability Confident scheme and as such, guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.
We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role and do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies/ head-hunters
More Information
- Address NN3, Moulton, Northamptonshire
