Senior Social Media Officer – Maternity Cover

Blue Cross UK

. Deliver Blue Cross's social media strategy .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £36,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing social media strategies and content creation to enhance audience engagement and brand awareness. Proficient in using analytics to optimize performance and build relationships with stakeholders across various functions.

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Social Media ManagementContent CreationAudience-Focused Content PlanningMultimedia SkillsAnalytics Platforms

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Hard Skills

Social Media StrategyContent DevelopmentPerformance MonitoringData AnalysisCommunity Management

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationRelationship BuildingAttention to DetailStorytelling

Tools & Technologies

Social Media Publishing ToolsVideo Editing ToolsDesign ToolsAnalytics Platforms

Industry Keywords

Public-Facing OrganisationsDigital MarketingAudience EngagementInfluencer CollaborationCrisis Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver Blue Cross's social media strategy
Create compelling content that increases engagement, drives awareness of services, and establishes meaningful connections with audiences
Develop, commission, schedule and evaluate social media content across channels
Work with Digital, Creative, Fundraising and Service teams
Support charity teams in telling the Blue Cross story through social media
Manage and support social media channels and centre accounts
Develop content plans, monitor performance, provide insight and analysis, and identify audience-growth opportunities
Use data, trends and emerging opportunities through a test-and-learn approach to improve content and maximise impact
Report to the Digital Engagement Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial experience managing social media accounts and online communities for public-facing organisations with large audiences
Experience developing and implementing audience-focused content plans across multiple channels and activities, with evidence of delivering defined objectives
Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to produce accurate and informative content that makes complex topics accessible and engaging
Strong multimedia content creation skills, with experience using relevant design and video-editing tools
Experience using social media publishing, community management and analytics platforms, with the ability to apply insight to optimise content and improve performance
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and storytelling ability
Demonstrable ability to build effective relationships and advise or influence stakeholders across different functions and levels of seniority
Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply Blue Cross values
Experience working with online influencers, public figures or corporate partners (desirable)
Experience supporting social media responses during reputational issues, crises or rapidly developing situations (desirable)
Understanding of the wider digital marketing landscape (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
Free access to GP via MetLife, including 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
Health cash plan
Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support
Life assurance
20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
Enhanced family friendly policies
Recognition scheme
Annual volunteer days
Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
London Weighting Allowance of £3,954