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Digital Communications Coordinator
Location: Hybrid (typically 3 days in the office), central Manchester with occasional travel
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
Closing date: 10am, Monday 13th July 2026
About Belong
Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network is a national organisation working to strengthen social cohesion and integration across the UK. Through research, policy development and place-based programmes, we bring people together, support communities and champion approaches that help create a more connected and less divided society.
Belong is entering an exciting new phase of growth. With a strengthened national profile, an ambitious strategy and a passionate team, we are looking for talented people who share our commitment to creating positive change.
About the Role
As Digital Communications Coordinator, you will play an important role in helping Belong communicate its work, impact and ideas to a growing national audience. Working closely with the Communications & Engagement Manager and wider team, you will support the delivery of digital communications that raise awareness of Belong’s work and strengthen engagement with communities, partners and stakeholders.
This varied role combines content creation, digital communications and audience engagement. You will support social media activity, website content and email communications, helping to ensure Belong’s messages are communicated clearly, consistently and creatively across a range of channels. You will also contribute to communications planning, create digital assets, support website updates and help coordinate newsletters and wider engagement activity.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys creating engaging content, bringing ideas to life and working across a range of projects that contribute to positive social change.
About You
You will be an organised and proactive individual with experience managing social media channels and supporting digital communications activities, ideally within a charity, public policy, research or wider social impact environment.
You will have strong written communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. You will be confident creating content for different audiences, using digital platforms and tools, and working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
Most importantly, you will be passionate about Belong’s mission and values. You will bring creativity, curiosity and a solutions-focused approach, alongside a genuine desire to learn and develop within a communications and engagement role.
Benefits
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30 days’ annual leave per year
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Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office)
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Enhanced sick pay
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
How to Apply
You can download the Candidate Pack to read more about the organisation and the role.
Please click Apply Now to submit your CV and complete the application form where you will be asked to answer three questions:
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Please tell us about a communications project, campaign or piece of content that you are particularly proud of and the role you played in its success. (max. 300 words)
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Please describe a situation where you had to communicate with or engage a range of different audiences to achieve a positive outcome. (max. 300 words)
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Belong works with people, communities and organisations from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. What values or principles guide how you communicate and engage with others? (max. 300 words)
Deadline: 10am on Monday 13th July 2026
Interviews: 21st or 22nd July 2026 (in-person in Manchester)
For questions or to arrange an informal conversation, please contact Atkinson HR Consulting at [email protected].
Belong’s Commitment to Inclusion
Belong is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage individuals from communities under-represented in the charity sector to apply. Impostor syndrome can disproportionately impact candidates from marginalised groups—if you are unsure whether to apply, we encourage you to do so.
