The Scar Free Foundation is a team of friendly, motivated people across the UK - and we’re looking for a part-time Social Media and Content Officer to join us! We are a remote-first organisation, but candidates *must be happy to travel to Swansea* for regular informal catch-ups.
To apply, please download and read our job pack, and send your application to [email protected] by 5pm on Friday 31 July: https://scarfree.org.uk/about-us/join-our-team/
Salary, hours, and contract: £28,000–£30,000 FTE (£11,200–£12,000 for 2 days a week). This is a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.
Location and flexible working: Remote/South Wales. We are a remote-first organisation, but candidates must be happy to travel to Swansea for regular informal catch-ups. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply.
What you'll do: This role will help bring our work to life online: raising awareness of life-limiting scars, sharing the impact of our research, connecting with people affected by scars, and growing support for our mission.
We’re looking for someone who understands how social media works across different platforms and enjoys turning ideas, stories and research into engaging content. You’ll take ownership of our day-to-day social media activity across Instagram/Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn, creating content tailored to each channel and audience.
Alongside creativity, you’ll bring a good understanding of the practical side of social media: from publishing and accessibility to analytics, trends and what helps content perform well. You’ll support key campaigns, including an exciting major report launch.
You’ll work closely with the Communications Manager to plan priorities, shape activity, maintain a content calendar, and make sure the workload is well-paced within the part-time hours.
We’re a flexible team looking for a collaborative colleague who enjoys sharing ideas, working independently and contributing to shared success. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
You'll have:
- Experience managing social media channels (through work, volunteering, placements or personal projects), particularly the technical side (optimisation, publishing, reporting)
- A good understanding of how different platforms work, their specifications, and how content can be adapted to suit different audiences and channels
- Experience creating engaging digital content, such as videos, graphics, reels or written posts
- Strong writing skills, creativity and a good eye for detail
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own time
- An understanding of analytics and insights to improve content and engagement
It's a bonus if you have:
- Experience working in a charity, research, volunteering or fundraising environment
- Familiarity with tools such as Canva and Buffer
- Experience with community management, paid social campaigns or digital campaigns
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Swansea
