Social Media Officer

About The Role Social Media OfficerLocation: Flexible in the UK
Salary: £, Per Annum based on hours per week (Inner London Weighting of £, will be added if applicable)Contract: Permanent 
Are you passionate about the work of the British Red Cross? Could you deliver compelling social media campaigns' to help us raise awareness for important causes?

Our award-winning media team is looking for a Social Media Officer with creative flare who can champion the social team to increase the relevance of the British Red Cross to our online audiences. What does a day in the life of a Social Media Officer look like?

This is an chance for you to develop and create content and campaigns that inspire people to take action and help people in crisis in the UK and all over the world.

As Social Media Officer, you will promote greater public awareness and perception of the British Red Cross using our social media channels – everything from Facebook to TikTok!

Working closely with colleagues across the Strategy and Communications directorate to ensure integrated communications, you will assist the social media manager to continue to innovate and make the British Red Cross an exemplar of social media storytelling.

Do you have what it takes to be a successful Social Media Officer?

You will be a creative person who has an excellent conception of social media platforms, the ability to use video and image editing tools, as well as social media reporting tools.

With demonstrable examples of successful pieces of work and campaigns delivered, you will have experience of working in a digital environment in a social media, editorial, public relations, marketing or similar context.

 You will be tactful and diplomatic with an ability to handle delicate and confidential information and be able to handle multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-changing environment.

With sound judgement about delicate issues often involving vulnerable people and will have experience of managing online communities and professional use of networking or content sharing sites such as the running of a blog or Twitter account for an organisation.

In return for your dedication and expertise, you’ll get:

Holidays: days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy extra days.

Pension scheme: Up to % contributory pension.

Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.

Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.

Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.

Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.

Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.

CycleWork: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.