Social Media & Community Coordinator / Assistant, cheltenham
Client: Inland Waterways Association
Location: UK-based, Remote / Hybrid, with travel to London twice a month
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 06.06.2025
Expiry Date: 21.07.2025
Job Description
Job Title: Social Media & Community Coordinator / Assistant (Part-Time)
Location: Remote / Hybrid (UK-based), with travel to London twice a month
Reports to: Director of Campaigns
Time Commitment: 8–15 hours/week (flexible)
Contract: Part-time
Compensation: £22,000–£27,500 FTE (pro rata)
About the Role
We seek someone to grow our digital voice, whether an experienced content creator seeking a flexible, purpose-driven role or a motivated emerging creative eager to learn.
This role is flexible depending on your experience:
* A skilled digital communicator with strategic insight and limited availability (8–10 hrs/week)
* An emerging creative with time and energy to develop skills (12–15 hrs/week)
You will help bring the Inland Waterways Association’s stories to life online, showcasing community action, restoration, and environmental impact across UK waterways.
You’ll be supported by our campaigns director and a part-time Brand/Social Strategist, contributing to high-quality, mission-aligned content.
Key Responsibilities
* Create and schedule engaging content on Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky, TikTok, and LinkedIn (primarily organic)
* Design visuals using Canva or similar tools and write on-brand copy
* Align content with IWA’s storytelling pillars: advocacy & protection, restoration & regeneration, environmental impact
* Source and repurpose volunteer-submitted content
* Support user-generated content initiatives
* Monitor and respond to comments/messages with team support
* Follow digital accessibility best practices
* Track engagement metrics and provide insights
* Collaborate on storytelling and visual style evolution
What You’ll Bring
We value a mix of experience and enthusiasm:
If more experienced:
* Strong portfolio of digital storytelling and content creation
* Experience managing branded channels or building communities
* Confidence in tone, visuals, and prioritization decisions
If earlier in your career:
* Creativity and interest in storytelling for good causes
* Good writing and design instincts (Canva or similar)
* Willingness to learn and take feedback
In both cases:
* Proactive, dependable attitude
* Interest in environmental, heritage, or place-based campaigns
What You’ll Get
* Flexible, part-time role with scope for creativity
* Experience building digital engagement for a national charity
* Support and mentorship from experienced professionals
* Opportunity to shape the organisation’s voice
* Portfolio of impactful content
To Apply
Send your CV to [emailprotected] and include a paragraph or one page explaining:
* Why this role appeals to you
* A social media account, post, or campaign you admire and why
* Optional: examples of your work
We value experience, curiosity, and creativity. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel this is a good fit, we want to hear from you. We focus on potential and growth rather than ticking every box.
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