Social Media Manager

We have big ambitions and are looking for a talented Social Media Manager to help us achieve them. We are seeking someone with creative thinking, bold ideas, exceptional people skills, and an eye for analytics. Someone who isn’t afraid of hard work, who shares our values and who wants to be part of something extraordinary. Someone who can lead a team and help us tell the world about the great work that we do: from how we provide lifesaving medical interventions in Syria, help feed Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, and provide emergency responses from bush fires in Australia to cyclones in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Marketing Department is undergoing big investment with several new roles being recruited. We need someone who will help this small but growing team get to the next level, so ultimately the charity can grow and have an even greater impact on the world.

The ideal candidate is a hard-working team player who will play a critical role in creating original digital content across various social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage all social media marketing activities focusing on Twitter, Facebook, Flikr, LinkedIn, YouTube, and others as appropriate
• Expand the reach of social media activities, e.g., tweeting, sharing, engaging, liking and increasing social reach
• Source and develop content to be used across social media channels
• Promote the positive value that the charity has on the people and communities we work with to supporters, donors, volunteers, trusts and staff
• Promote the charity’s challenges and events across social media channels
• Monitor trends in Social Media tools, applications, channels, design and strategy
• Analyse the success of activities, translating anecdotal or qualitative data into recommendations and plans for revising the social media activities
• Conduct competitive analysis studies of the social media campaigns carried out by other charities

Experience (Advantageous)

• Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience
• Two or more years experience in a social media management role
• Experience of line managing individuals
• An understanding of contemporary social media trends, tools, and approaches
• Able to multi-task and prioritise workload
• Superb writing skills
• Confident working online and in the digital environment
• Attention to detail
• Team player and positive attitude when working with others
• Adaptable and flexible in working style
• Problem solver
• Welcomes diversity
• Marketing, communications, social media qualification
• Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.)
• International development, and/or writing for an organisation which fundraises

We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach.

We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point. Please don’t delay in getting your application in to us!

Penny Appeal