Overview
Since 1962 the National Autistic Society has been campaigning to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. In National Programmes we champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families, making sure national policy and legislation reflect their needs. We provide autism training and best practice services and want all autistic people to have access to services and support that fully meet their needs. We provide diagnostic services, training, accreditation, consultancy and conferences, designed to support all professionals and organisations. Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/
Responsibilities
* Lead our charity’s social media strategy and drive creative, inclusive and impactful campaigns that elevate autistic voices, engage our community and increase public understanding of autism.
* Bring fresh thinking to our digital presence, testing new formats, platforms, and storytelling approaches.
* This is a key role in shaping our social media communications, with a strong focus on innovation, accessibility and community engagement.
* This role reports into the Head of Communications.
Role details
* Permanent role, 5 days per week / 35 hours per week.
* Salary: £40,000 – £42,000.
Qualifications
* We are seeking an experienced social media professional who will bring fresh thinking to our digital presence, testing new formats, platforms, and storytelling approaches.
What we can offer
* Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
* Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
* A portfolio of salary sacrifice benefits and other flexible benefits such as private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans
* Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
* Free access to the Headspace App
* Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
Where you will be working
Remote / Homebased
Application process
* When providing a supporting statement, refer to the job description and person specification and include information that shows your suitability for the role.
* Contact: Victoria Warren, Head of Communications, Victoria.warren@nas.org.uk
* We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
* Successful applicants will be required to complete safeguarding checks where applicable.
* We are an equal opportunities employer.
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