Social Media Officer

About Bowel Cancer UK

Bowel Cancer UK is a prominent charity dedicated to saving lives and enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by bowel cancer across the United Kingdom. Through funding research, providing expert information and support, educating the public and professionals, and campaigning for early diagnosis and best treatment access, the organization works nationwide including England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Driven by community generosity, the charity is advancing an ambitious strategy to address the significant challenges faced by bowel cancer patients and aims towards a future free of bowel cancer-related deaths.

Role Overview

The Social Media Officer is instrumental in shaping and maintaining the charity’s digital footprint. Working under the guidance of the Social Media Manager, the position involves managing social media channels to boost awareness, engagement, and trust. This role combines practical channel management with proactive community interaction to ensure online platforms are informative, supportive, and aligned with the organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily content posting on the charity’s social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and TikTok, ensuring material is punctual, precise, and consistent with the brand identity.
• Serve as the initial contact for social media inquiries, delivering empathetic, clear responses, and directing individuals to appropriate resources or services as required.
• Contribute innovative ideas to develop new campaign tactics, content formats, and partnership opportunities.

Additional Information

The application window may close earlier than planned or be extended based on the number of applicants, so timely applications are encouraged.

The organization emphasizes safeguarding as a shared responsibility, requiring all team members and volunteers to uphold this commitment towards protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Successful candidates will be subject to screening via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with the level depending on the nature of the role.