We are seeking an enthusiastic Digital Engagement Officer to join a UK charity providing emotional and practical support to people affected by brain tumours. This 12 month placement is ideal for someone early in their career or under employed and looking to build experience in the charity sector.
Position: Digital Engagement Officer
Salary: £24,479 (Living wage)
Location: Hybrid or office based in Leeds city centre
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
About the Role
This role has been specifically designed as a development opportunity for someone who may be, returning to work, changing career, or looking to move into the charity sector for the first time.
You do not need previous charity sector experience to apply.
The post is a hybrid communications and support role, focused on increasing digital reach and engagement over a 12 month period. You will work on a defined project with clear outcomes, while receiving mentoring, training and hands on experience.
Working closely with communications and support colleagues, you will help ensure that accurate, accessible information reaches people where they are already searching online. The role offers structured support and the opportunity to build confidence, skills and experience in digital engagement, storytelling and community building.
Key responsibilities include:
* Creating, scheduling and publishing engaging content across social media platforms
* Sharing clear and accessible information that encourages discussion and community support
* Supporting digital awareness campaigns and online events
* Responding to comments and messages in a thoughtful and supportive way
* Amplifying lived experience stories to help others feel less alone
* Drafting and editing digital copy in a warm and inclusive tone
* Creating basic visual content such as graphics and short videos
* Updating website content with support from colleagues
* Tracking engagement and learning what content has the greatest impact
You will also take part in mentoring, training and professional development activities throughout the placement.
About You
This role is particularly suited to someone who is:
* Under employed or early in their career
* Looking to move into the charity or social impact sector
* Returning to work or changing career direction
You will bring:
* A strong interest in digital communication and social media
* Clear written communication skills with an empathetic approach
* Confidence using social platforms in a personal or voluntary capacity
* Good organisation skills and a willingness to learn
* Comfort using digital tools such as Canva, Mailchimp or website editors
Previous charity sector experience is not required.
About the Organisation
The charity provide critical emotional and practical support to around 4,500 brain tumour patients each year, a relatively small proportion of the 80,000 people living with a brain tumour.
Furthermore 12,775 more people are diagnosed annually. Their ambition is to double the number of people they are helping with coaching, events and information in the next 5 years.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Digital Communications Assistant, Social Media Assistant, Marketing Assistant, Content Assistant, Communications Trainee, Digital Support Officer, Community Engagement Assistant.
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