Digital Content Officer - MUST SUBMIT COVERING LETTER
Full time, 35 hours a week Monday to Friday
Remote role with opportunity to work hybrid in Andover, Hampshire.
CV and Covering letter required. Your application will not be considered without a covering letter. In line with our value of “Showing we care”, we ask that the covering letter is written in your own words and not heavily reliant on AI-generated content.
We are looking for a highly organised candidate with exceptional attention to detail, strong knowledge of digital audiences, and experience publishing content via CMS or email platforms, with a solid understanding of accessibility and digital best practice.
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.
To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to Beat Macular Disease forever.
About the role
The digital content officer plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality digital communications across website, email and social media channels. Working closely with the digital content manager and email marketing manager, you’ll help ensure all content is accurate, accessible, on-brand and delivered on time. This role is vital in keeping day-to-day digital activity running smoothly, enabling senior colleagues to focus on strategic development and optimisation.
You’ll be responsible for:[ES1]
· Review, publish and maintain digital content
· Support the execution of campaigns and ongoing communications
· Collaborate with internal teams to gather and prepare content
· Produce multimedia content such as short videos, podcasts and webinars
· Help manage social media channels
· Respond to audiences in a timely, sensitive and inclusive way
About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience in a similar role, working with multiple stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work
- Clear written communication skills, with the ability to follow tone, style and accessibility guidance
- Understanding of SEO, accessibility, and digital best practice principles
- Experience using digital systems and tools (such as Dotdigital and Umbraco), along with social media and basic multimedia content creation
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, work to deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities
- Collaborative, proactive approach with a willingness to learn and a sensitivity to audience needs, particularly in relation to sight loss, disability or personal stories.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a range of digital channels in a supportive environment. You’ll develop your skills in SEO, accessibility and content design, while contributing to meaningful work that helps people with sight loss access vital information and services. We’re looking for someone proactive and collaborative, with a genuine interest in purpose-driven digital communications.
Why join us?
In return, we provide a great working culture – we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease.
Benefits include:
- Flexible working options
- 27 days annual leave
- Option to buy or sell annual leave
- Supportive family-friendly policies
- 6% pension contribution
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Please view the full job specification at: http://www.macularsociety.org/vacancies
To apply: Please email your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the job description and person specification to: [email protected].
In line with our value of “Showing we care”, we ask that the covering letter is written in your own words and not heavily reliant on AI-generated content.
Closing date: Monday 6 July at 09:00
Interviews: Monday 13 July and Tuesday 14 July 2026 (remote online)
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you have a disability and require additional time to complete your application, up to and including the closing date, please let us know.
Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Have you attached a covering letter, in line with our AI instructions?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Andover SP10 2BN
