Communications Officer (Web and Digital Content)

Confidential; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential charity Meningitis Now is seeking a Communications Officer (Web and Digital Content) to manage our website and digital content. The role blends hands-on content creation with CMS management and digital accessibility aims.

You will work across the charity to ensure the site stays engaging, accessible and up-to-date, helping people find support and information. This hybrid, part-time post offers flexible hours (21–28 pw) with a salary of £25,000–£26,500 per year.

Qualifications

• Excellent written communication and high attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Confident using digital systems and online platforms.
• Ability to present information clearly and accurately.
• Strong problem-solving and quick-learning mindset.
• Ability to work quickly and collaboratively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running and development of the Meningitis Now website.
• Create, edit and publish website content using our CMS.
• Manage website update requests from colleagues across the charity.
• Ensure website content is accurate, accessible and user-friendly.
• Support website development projects and liaise with external suppliers.
• Collaborate with digital agencies on SEO and Google Grant advertising.
• Monitor website performance and contribute to reporting and improvement.
• Adapt content for digital channels with consistent branding.
• Support wider communications, marketing and campaigns when needed.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Strong organisational skills

Time-management

Digital platforms proficiency

Collaboration

Tools

CMS experience - Wagtail/WordPress

SEO basics

Job description

Communications Officer (Web and Digital Content)

Location: Hybrid

Salary: FTE £25,000 to £26,500 per annum

Role Status: 21 to 28 hours per week

Closing Date: 19 Nov 2026

Are you digitally confident, creative and passionate about producing engaging online content that raises awareness, reaches new audiences and makes a real difference

Meningitis Now is looking for a Communications Officer (Web and Digital Content) to join our Communications team and help maintain and develop our website and digital content. This role would suit someone skilled in generating website copy, content management, accessibility, user experience and digital communications.

You'll play a key role in ensuring our website remains engaging, accessible and up to date, helping people find the support, information and help they need.

About the Job

Working with colleagues across the charity, you'll help create website content, support digital projects and ensure a positive online experience for users. You'll also help create and adapt content from across the charity, turning information into engaging and accessible digital communications.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day running and development of the Meningitis Now website.
• Create, edit and publish website content using our content management system.
• Manage website update requests from colleagues across the charity.
• Help ensure website content is accurate, accessible and user-friendly.
• Support website development projects and work with external suppliers when required.
• Work with digital agencies on SEO and Google Grant advertising.
• Monitor website performance and contribute to reporting and continuous improvement.
• Adapt content for digital channels, ensuring consistency across the organisation.
• Support wider communications, marketing and campaign activities when needed.

What We're Looking For

• Essential:
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• Confidence working with digital systems and online platforms.
• Ability to present information clearly and accurately, with excellent attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work quickly and collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.
• Desirable:
• Experience using a content management system (CMS) such as Wagtail, WordPress or similar.
• An understanding of website accessibility and user experience principles.
• Basic knowledge of SEO.
• Experience updating websites through work, study, volunteering or personal projects.
• An interest in digital communications and the charity sector.
• Experience with health information or PIF tick.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Thursday, 19 November 2026

Interviews: Tuesday, 1 December 2026