Overview
Join to apply for the Social Media Team Member role at Supporting Healthcare Heroes UK. SHH-UK’s volunteer team creates engaging social media content to support healthcare workers living with Long Covid. You will use your creativity to raise awareness, share key messages, and help influence policy and public understanding. Time commitment: 2–3 hours per week.
What difference will you make?
By volunteering in this role, you’ll develop digital communications skills, gain insight into charity communications, and make a tangible difference to the lives of healthcare workers living with or at risk of Long Covid. Your work will help SHH-UK reach a wider audience, strengthen our voice, and drive the change we want to see across the health and care system.
Responsibilities
* Plan, create, and publish content across SHH-UK’s main social media channels (X/Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, BlueSky).
* Develop posts that align with campaigns and key messages; adapt content for each platform’s style and audience.
* Review content calendars, create visual assets in Canva using brand templates, write short posts or threads, and schedule publications.
* Monitor engagement, respond to comments, and identify opportunities to share relevant news or research.
* Contribute ideas to engage supporters and the wider public; help tell stories that inform, inspire, and motivate action.
What are we looking for?
* Creative, reliable, and enthusiastic; a commitment to SHH-UK’s mission to support healthcare workers and promote evidence-based, preventative measures.
* Strong communication skills—ability to write clearly, adapt tone for different audiences, and simplify complex information.
* Team player who works well in a small, collaborative environment and accepts feedback.
* Commitment and reliability to provide 2–3 hours per week and meet deadlines.
* Alignment with SHH-UK’s values and governance policies.
Experience
* Experience creating content for social media platforms such as X/Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, or BlueSky.
* Knowledge of digital communication principles and tailoring content for different audiences and platforms.
* Familiarity with simple design tools (e.g., Canva) to create visually engaging graphics and infographics following brand guidelines.
* Understanding of analytics or social media insights to evaluate post performance and audience engagement (helpful but not essential).
* Experience using social media to promote causes, events, or campaigns in charity, advocacy, or community settings.
Personal attributes
* Empathy and understanding for issues facing healthcare workers; communicate with sensitivity and respect.
* Curiosity and willingness to learn; open to feedback, eager to develop skills, and open to new tools and approaches.
* Professionalism; represent SHH-UK positively and adhere to content and governance policies when posting online.
This is an ideal role for someone who wants to use digital skills to contribute to charity communications and be part of a national movement advocating for safer, healthier working environments for healthcare professionals.
What will you be doing?
Join SHH-UK as a Social Media Content Creator. This role helps share our message, grow our audience, and influence change by raising awareness of Long Covid challenges, promoting preventative measures such as clean indoor air, and showcasing SHH-UK’s impact.
You will work with the Social Media Lead and Trustee Lead for Digital Communications to plan, create, and publish content across SHH-UK’s channels, including adapting posts for each platform and aligning with campaigns like #SafeAir4All.
You will contribute ideas to engage supporters and the wider public, tell stories, highlight personal stories of healthcare workers, promote resources on our website, and amplify health policy issues aligned with SHH-UK’s mission.
A typical week may include reviewing the content calendar, creating visuals in Canva, writing posts or threads, and scheduling publications. You may monitor engagement, respond to comments, and identify opportunities to share relevant news or research.
This is a collaborative role within a small but dynamic volunteer team. Short online meetings plan content, review analytics, and agree on upcoming themes. You’ll have support from the Social Media Lead and access to templates, policies, and governance standards.
Time commitment is flexible—around 2–3 hours a week—and can be managed around your schedule. The role is remote within the UK, requiring a stable internet connection.
We’re looking for someone confident with social media, who understands what makes content engaging, and who enjoys creativity. Experience with Canva is helpful, though guidance is available. Most importantly, you should share a commitment to supporting healthcare workers and promoting evidence-based, preventative public health measures.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Civic and Social Organizations
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