At Compassion UK, we believe in the God-given potential of every child. As our new Social Media Officer, youll play a vital role in sharing powerful stories that inspire action and deepen connection with our mission to release children from poverty in Jesus name. Youll be part of a vibrant, faith-driven team that values collaboration, creativity and purpose. From crafting compelling content to capturing real-time moments at events, your work will help bring our message to life across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn and more. Whether its amplifying the voices of our ambassadors, engaging with supporters, or responding to global moments with care and clarity, your voice will help shape how we show up in the world. As our Social Media Officer, your work will be dynamic, creative and deeply meaningful. Heres how youll make a difference: Champion our mission through digital storytelling: Youll craft and share compelling content that brings Compassions mission to life, whether its a powerful testimony, a behind-the-scenes moment, or a real-time update from an event. Lead our social media presence with purpose: From Facebook to TikTok, youll manage and grow our platforms creatively and carefully, ensuring every post reflects our values and connects with hearts. Shape strategy and spark engagement: Youll help shape our social media strategy, aligning it with our wider goals. Youll also monitor performance, share insights, and adapt content to keep it fresh, relevant and impactful. Create content that moves people: Youll produce short-form videos, graphics, and written posts that inspire action and deepen connection. Youll also capture and edit real-time content at events and key moments. Collaborate across teams and with influencers: Youll work closely with internal teams and external partners to amplify our message, support campaigns, and explore new ways to engage audiences. Respond with wisdom and grace: In moments of crisis or opportunity, youll help shape our voice by responding with clarity, compassion, and confidence. What Youll Bring: ?A foundation of experience. You have at least two years of experience managing social media content and channels in a professional setting, ideally within a charity or organisational context. ?A gift for communication. You write and speak with clarity, warmth and purpose. You know how to adapt your tone to different audiences and create content that connects deeply. ?Creative storytelling skills. Youre confident in capturing and editing short-form videos, photos and graphics that bring stories to life and reflect the heart of our mission. ?Confidence with creative tools. Youre familiar with tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut or Premiere Pro and can use them to create engaging, on-brand content. ?Strong organisational ability. You can manage multiple projects with care and attention and are comfortable working with agencies or freelancers to bring ideas to life. ?A heart for learning and growth. Youre curious about how social media is evolving and enjoy exploring new ways to share stories and engage supporters. ?Attention to detail and admin skills. Youre confident using Microsoft Office, managing budgets and reporting on performance with accuracy and insight. ?A collaborative spirit. You enjoy working with others, bring a positive attitude to your team, and are ready to take initiative when needed. ?Personally committed to the Christian faith. Theres an occupational requirement for the holder of this role to be a practising Christian, in order to promote Compassions ethos and help others to experience, explore and express the faith-based motivation of our work. You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians. *Please review the full job description attached. How to apply, key dates, and more How to Apply To be considered and progressed to the shortlisting stage, all of the following are required: Upload your portfolio showcasing both design and copywriting work. Upload your updated CV/Resume. Answer the application questions in full. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK, without the need of sponsorship! Role Information ?? Location: Compassion House, Fleet, Hampshire (Office-based contract) ? Hours: 35 hours per week (Full-time) Key Dates Please Plan Ahead Application deadline: 22 February 2026 1st Round Interviews: 9 - 11 March 2026 Please submit your application as early as possible. Compassion UK reserves the right to close this vacancy early. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and an appointment may be made before the closing date. Its not uncommon for us to hold two rounds of interviews, depending on the role and the stage of the process. Assessment Tasks If you progress beyond shortlisting, you will be asked to complete an assessment task for the interview panel.