Mencap has an exciting opportunity to join our Communications team as an Ambassador and Influencer Officer.
This role is full-time (37.5 hours), fixed-term for nine months initially, and offers a hybrid working model, combining home-based work with being based at our London office.
As an Ambassador and Influencer Officer, you will support communications colleagues across our Media and Social Media teams to engage with ambassadors and high-profile supporters, further broadening Mencap’s reach and impact.
You will manage and deepen existing relationships with a roster of ambassadors and supporters, encouraging their understanding of Mencap’s work. You will coordinate logistics and activities for content creation or PR moments. Daily tasks include monitoring influencer profiles on social and traditional media, assessing their involvement with other charities, and identifying credible connections to learning disabilities. You will provide expert advice to internal teams on utilizing talent and ambassadors, aiming to amplify their involvement with Mencap.
At Mencap, we value diversity and inclusion, and we actively support the success of our colleagues. We welcome applications from everyone—come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
What we are looking for:
* A personable individual capable of engaging with various stakeholders. Experience in securing support from high-profile figures for campaigns is desirable.
* A proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude, eager to learn, calm under pressure, with excellent organizational skills. You should be confident in identifying and developing new relationships, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Understanding of working with talent and influencers, especially in the charity sector, and familiarity with key social media platforms and trends.
* Previous experience in broadcast media or talent management is preferred.
For more detailed information, please see the attached job description.
This vacancy closes on Wednesday, 30th July, with first interviews via Microsoft Teams scheduled for Tuesday, 5th August.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. More information about the scheme is available on the government website.
JOB ID: 34197
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro-rata), discounts at leading retailers, health cash plans, interest-free loans, and more. For details, see the attached benefits document.
About Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We support individuals, families, and carers, advocating for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society.
Everyone at Mencap works with people with learning disabilities, either providing support, advice, or as colleagues. We promote belonging, respect, and safety for all, fostering an inclusive environment. We have network groups for various communities, including Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled individuals, women, and parents and carers.
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and offer various contract types and working patterns. We value personality and values over specific experience and will provide training to help you succeed in your role.
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