Social Media Manager

Mencap
London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£42,163 per annum
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Social Media Manager

Are you an ambitious social media professional with a talent for making an impact and connecting with new audiences?

Can you create compelling campaigns and craft content that stands out?

Are you passionate about making the UK a fairer society, where people with a learning disability are fully included and valued in all aspects of life?

If so, we want to hear from you today! 

We're after a dynamic social media manager to join our external communications team on a full time (37.5 hours per week) permanent basis. At Mencap we encourage flexible working however there will be an expectation to travel into our London office when needed. Help us make a real difference to people with a learning disability in the UK, one post at a time!

You'll lead Mencap's social media channels, delivering strategies, content and campaigns. 

You’ll create and curate content, working alongside people with a learning disability, colleagues, external organisations and influencers. 

You’ll be Mencap's go-to expert, recommending ways to reach and appeal to our different audiences. You'll help to smash stigmas, generate support and encourage donations.

You’ll be a senior member of Mencap's external communications team. You’ll help us make the most of  reactive opportunities, media moments, emerging trends and support colleagues with reputational management.

 

In return, we'll support you in your career, help your ideas come to life and give you a rewarding environment where you can reach your full potential. 

 

Mencap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

Applicants are required to submit an up-to-date CV, including a supporting statement/covering letter that explains why they are suitable for this role. 

This role will close on Thursday 11th July and interviews will take place Friday 19th July. 

 Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

·        32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme

·        Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed

·        Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.

·        Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness

·        Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months

·        Interest free season ticket loans

·        Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras.

·        Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.

·        Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support

·        Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program

·        Access to award winning training and development

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.  

Our work includes;

·        providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose

·        providing advice through our help lines and web sites

·        campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want

Application resources
Posted on: 02 July 2024
Closing date: 11 July 2024 at 23:30
Job ref: 6153
Tags: Social Care/Development, Marketing, Management, Advocacy, Volunteer Management