11560 - Senior Digital Content Manager

Ministry of Justice; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in London is seeking a Senior Digital Content Manager to lead digital content strategies and enhance public engagement through social media. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional creativity, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. This role supports vital topics within the justice system and aims to make a significant impact in public communications.

Qualifications

• Exceptional creativity and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong audience focus and engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and publish digital content across social media channels.
• Collaborate with government departments and influencers.
• Upskill colleagues and senior leaders in digital best practices.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Creativity

Job description

Senior Digital Content Manager

Building/Site 102 PETTY FRANCE (MOJ) LONDON, SW1H 9AJ

Grade Band B / SEO

Salary: not disclosed

Post Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time. The role will be based at 102 petty France. We currently attend the office for a minimum of two days a week and you will be asked to attend for additional days when required.

Role Type: Strategic Communications, Digital Content and Channels

The Ministry of Justice supports a range of issues that have a profound impact on people’s lives. We are at the heart of the justice system, and our priority work ranges from prison reform to modern justice and support for victims.

We are looking to appoint an ambitious and creative Senior Digital Content Manager to help us deliver daily digital content that truly makes a difference across our portfolios: Probation, Sentencing, Prisons, Courts and Justice. This role will build upon key work such as the Victims Code campaign and other high‑impact subjects such as cutting re‑offending, intimate image abuse, victims’ rights, swifter access to justice, and reforming sentencing.

Our channels:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MinistryofJusticeUK
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoJGovUK
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uk-ministry-of-justice
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mojgovuk/
• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mojgovuk
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ministryofjusticeuk

So what does the job entail? You will take a leading role in managing, prioritising and publishing digital content across our social media channels, alongside building partnerships with cross‑government colleagues, stakeholders and digital influencers to help us reach target audiences. The work has a strong audience focus and you will be at the forefront of finding creative ways to engage with different groups interested in our work. Exceptional creativity, attention to detail, collaboration and a passion for the work we do are key, as is the ability to manage several priorities under pressure and tight deadlines.

We are a happy unit and vacancies in this team are rare. We pride ourselves on having a great team culture and a clear focus on innovation, storytelling and making a difference in people’s lives. We maintain a "no‑blame" culture where occasional mistakes are considered valuable learning opportunities. We encourage creative challenge, big ideas and support everyone to do their best work.

You will play an important role in the digital communications community across government and will upskill colleagues and senior leaders in digital best practice to maintain our status as a centre for excellence.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to build a workforce that is more representative of the UK’s diverse communities and the wider society that we serve. We are an employer of choice, championing diversity, inclusion and wellbeing. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity

You will report into the Deputy Head of Digital.

Responsibilities

Social Media Management

• Put insight and evaluation at the heart of all your work – from ideation to evaluation – to ensure we are measuring impact and reaching our intended audiences.
• Produce, commission, oversee and publish high‑quality, audience‑focused digital content for key MoJ announcements and low/no‑cost campaigns – using creative content, partnerships and existing/emerging digital channels.
• Identify, prioritise and bring to life creative and strategic opportunities to reach intended audiences, using MoJ channels and engaging new audiences through third‑party channels.
• Attend shoots across England and Wales and take on occasional out‑of‑hours work in agreement with your line manager.

Earned Media

• Collaborate with External Affairs, Campaigns, Digital Marketing teams and Ministers to identify and leverage earned media opportunities throughout the year, aligning with key objectives and strategic priorities.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with other government departments, digital partners, influencers, and agencies to enhance the reach of key messages online through earned media, supporting MoJ’s communication objectives.

Developing People

• Confidently upskill others in the use of digital communications to support the department’s objectives, including senior leaders, ministers and colleagues.
• Provide digital expertise by collaborating with colleagues across communications, policy and the private offices of senior leaders and ministers. Work closely with teams to inform content and foster strong, productive relationships.
• Line management of IOs/Apprentices where required.