Social Media Executive Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
The Social Media Executive role sits within Alzheimer’s Research UK’s busy Social Media team. The role is a creative, exciting and fast moving one ideally suited to a person who embraces digital technology and the potential it offers to our lives.
The Executive will work closely with Communication teams and many other teams within the charity to deliver compelling content, and to grow our audience base, presence and impact. The Executive will predominately work on “owned social media”, i.e. communications outside paid-for campaigns, focusing on regular content that best engages our audience and supporters.
Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity. This is a key role that will provide excellent experience and exposure for someone at the start of their Digital career.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
- Help to generate, edit, publish and share content that builds meaningful connections with our audience, communicating our key messages and encouraging people to get involved with our cause.
- Assist with the management of content, keeping the team’s output calendar up to date, scheduling content and importing assets to platforms.
- Monitor interactions across Alzheimer’s Research UK’s key social media channels, proactively engaging with supporters to ensure they receive a positive experience.
- Identify sharable third-party content which aligns with Alzheimer’s Research UK’s brand messaging.
- Support teams across the organisation with their social media output; advising on best practice, sharing content drafts and ideas.
- Share relevant platform suggestions with teams to improve their presence and KPIs on social media.
- Review and report back on data from our social media management tool, helping to review performance and advise on future content and approaches to ensure team targets are met.
- Monitor the latest social media trends and technologies, to enable Alzheimer’s Research UK to maximise the value of its presence across all platforms.
- Communicate in an effective, timely and appropriate style with our various audiences, being mindful of complex or sensitive issues.
- Be confident attending events to engage with supporters and produce live content for social channels.
- Support the Social Media team in engaging with other Alzheimer’s Research UK employees, including sharing best practice and providing post suggestions for colleagues.
- Ensure that activities meet with brand and data guidelines, and that the high professional standards of Alzheimer’s Research UK are maintained.
What we are looking for:
- Experience using Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and LinkedIn for a charity or company.
- Experience planning and producing social media content.
- Experience of community management on social media.
- Experience reviewing social media metrics
- Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to distil technical content into concise language suitable for various online audiences.
- An understanding and passion for emerging technologies and trends.
- Project and campaign planning.
- An approachable, enthusiastic, collaborative and can-do attitude.
- Someone who embraces digital life.
- Strong organisational skills, ability to multitask and prioritise.
- Ability to work across the charity and collaborate with different teams.
- Occasional out of hours (including weekend) support, usually around the launch of major initiatives, stories and campaigns.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abingdon, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £23,000 per annum, plus benefits.
The closing date for applications is the 25th June 2023, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 3rd July 2023. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either the application or interview stage, please contact us at [email protected]
How to apply:
Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV and covering letter to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK:
Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity. We’re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure.
In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
- 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
- 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
- 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
