At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging social media content to drive sustainable change and brand awareness.
- Company: Join WaterAid, a global leader in providing clean water and sanitation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 36 days of holiday, flexible working, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to equity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global issues while developing your digital skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in social media strategy and excellent editorial skills required.
The predicted salary is between 52468 - 52468 £ per year.
Contract type: Fixed term for five months | 35 hours per week
Location: London, UK
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40% of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: £52,468 per year with excellent benefits
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
This post sits within the Digital Content and Experience team, which manages our organic and owned online platforms and content, and delivers unique digital experiences designed to increase brand awareness, engagement and income via a variety of channels.
About the role
As our Senior Social Media Manager, you will champion the creation and production of highly engaging and strategic social-first content, working closely with the Social Media Manager, Digital Strategic Projects Lead and Creative Content Team to drive sustainable change. In this role, you will:
- Continually optimise social media and creator strategies drawing on data and insights to deliver effective platform and audience lead activity delivering on WaterAid’s broader business and campaign goals.
- Plan and produce creative and targeted digital communications based on an excellent understanding of our external audiences.
- Act as strategic advisor, steering and signing off on social-first content for priority projects, ensuring projects are launched on time and within budget.
- Mentor the Social Media Manager, acting as a sounding board on creative and strategic decisions and offering guidance on complex or high-profile work.
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
- Experience in digital strategic development and execution of social media channels and content.
- Ability to manage stakeholder relationships, influence effectively at all levels and work collaboratively as part of a matrix structure.
- Extensive editorial skills, including commissioning, creating and publishing innovative digital content, and making sound judgements (regarding video, copy, imagery and user interaction).
- Ability to understand and translate data and analytics into actionable insights and successful digital strategies.
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
- A solid understanding of AI SEO techniques, user experience, testing and conversion optimisation.
- Significant experience of working with content management systems.
- Experience of international development issues and/or working in the voluntary sector.
Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on Friday 7 August. Interviews are expected to take place on 17 and 18 August.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
- 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays).
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave.
- Employer pension contribution up to 10%.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Season ticket loan.
- Free annual eye tests.
- ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme.
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity).
- Sabbaticals.
- One paid volunteer day each year.
Our People Promise: We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities: We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status.
Safeguarding: We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation.
Together, we’ll change the world through water. Join us and be part of the change!
Senior Social Media Manager in London employer: WaterAid
WaterAid is an exceptional employer that champions a collaborative and inclusive work culture, where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on global water and sanitation issues. Based in London, the company offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, ensuring that team members can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to vital humanitarian efforts.
