At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead social media strategy and create impactful content for disability rights.
- Company: Join Sense, a passionate organisation dedicated to breaking down barriers for disabled people.
- Benefits: Inclusive workplace, diverse perspectives, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: We encourage applications from underrepresented backgrounds and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of disabled individuals through social media.
- Qualifications: Experience in social media management and a strong understanding of accessibility.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Are you passionate about disability rights, creating content that drives change, and using social media to influence opinions and actions?
This is a chance to make a real difference.
The Social Media Manager is central to Sense's social change strategy.
You'll lead our social media plan and shape campaigns alongside disabled people with complex needs, breaking down barriers and creating lasting change.
As our social media expert you'll own our main channels, build our online communities, manage influencer relationships and extend the reach of our priority content.
You'll bring ideas to life with writers, photographers, filmmakers and agencies, manage a pipeline of content from across the organisation, and help colleagues make the most of social media.
- What you'll be doing
- Deliver our social media strategy and oversee Sense's main channels, scheduling and posting for maximum engagement
- Lead community and influencer management, working with Supporter Services to manage capacity
- Manage an advertising budget to boost organic posts
- Run a pipeline of social-first content, from brainstorming through to publication, including written, visual and video content
- Brief freelancers and partners on copy, graphics and video
- Report on activity and use those insights to improve future campaigns
- Act as our subject matter expert on social marketing
About you
- Substantial experience in a similar digital or social media role
- Managing corporate social media accounts, including community management, for large organisations
- Strong understanding of social media marketing and channels
- Understanding of accessibility and social media
- An understanding of disability rights and/or the disability sector
- Sharp, accessible, concise copywriting, plus graphics and video editing skills
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment, handling a high volume of enquiries
- Social media management software such as Sprout Social
- Charity sector experience
- Paid and programmatic campaigns (Google Ads, Facebook Ads)
- WCAG accessibility standards
- Photography, videography or project management experience
- About Sense
Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs.
That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.
We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that.
Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.
If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team.
We are a disability confident leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role.
- More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers
- To apply
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities.
Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with.
Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential.
We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
For more information please visit: https://www. sense. org. uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
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Social media manager employer: Sense
At Sense, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values compassion and community engagement. Our supportive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering training opportunities in British Sign Language and other essential skills. Located in the picturesque town of Whitland, Carmarthenshire, we provide a fulfilling environment where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with deafblindness while enjoying the beauty of the local area.
