At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and manage digital campaigns to attract foster carers and engage communities.
- Company: Join Five Rivers, a values-led organisation making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, a pension scheme, and health cash plan.
- Other info: Hybrid role with excellent career growth and supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Use your creativity to inspire others and make a real impact in fostering.
- Qualifications: Experience in digital marketing and social media; strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30150 - 36850 £ per year.
Help us reach more people who can make a life-changing difference to children and young people. Five Rivers is seeking a creative, data-driven Digital Marketing Lead – Foster Carer Recruitment to help attract and engage prospective foster carers through social media, digital PR and online marketing activity.
Working with the Growth Marketing Manager and Marketing & Communications team, you will create, schedule, monitor and evaluate digital campaigns that raise awareness, generate enquiries and strengthen local digital presence across our fostering services.
About the role
You will support delivery of the Finding New Carers Strategy, using performance data to improve activity and ensure messaging is clear, values-led and aligned to local service needs.
- Plan, create and schedule engaging social media content to attract foster carers.
- Support digital PR, paid advertising, virtual events and local promotional activity.
- Manage regional social media channels and Google Business Profile listings.
- Monitor campaign performance and recommend improvements.
- Work with fostering services to promote local events and generate enquiries.
- Ensure all content is clear, ethical, values-led and aligned to the Five Rivers brand.
About you
We are looking for someone with strong digital marketing and social media experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to use insight and data to shape effective campaigns. You will be organised, creative and collaborative, with a passion for producing content that inspires people to begin their fostering journey. Experience of paid social, recruitment marketing or community-focused campaigns would be an advantage.
Working together
You will be part of a joined-up Foster Carer Recruitment function, working alongside colleagues responsible for strategic marketing, community engagement, partnerships and local lead generation.
Why join Five Rivers?
Five Rivers is a values-led organisation committed to making a positive difference to children, young people and families.
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays each year
- Company Pension Scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Simplyhealth medical cash back plan
- Professional monthly supervision
- Enhanced Maternity leave for employees over 1 year service
- Long service awards
- Values awards
Hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Thursday 9am – 17:00 pm Friday 9am – 16:30pm
Location: our head office in Salisbury, this is a hybrid working role where you will be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week.
If you are a creative digital marketer who wants to use your skills for meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.
Digital Marketing Lead - Foster Care Recruitment in Salisbury employer: Five Rivers Child Care
Five Rivers Child Care is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people. Located in Bromsgrove, our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and diversity, providing Independent Panel Members with the opportunity to contribute to vital decisions that shape futures. We offer competitive remuneration for panel participation, alongside a commitment to employee growth and development within the fostering sector.
