Content and Digital Officer

Diocese of Westminster; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Vouchers for eye tests and glasses (£)

Reward Gateway discounts

Pension scheme – 5% employer

Salary sacrifice for pension

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adop

Job summary

Diocese of Westminster is seeking a Content and Digital Officer to craft and publish engaging content that supports the Church's mission. You will film, edit, and produce video, photography, graphics, and written content across websites, email campaigns, newsletters, and social platforms.

You will lead campaigns, coordinate schedules, and ensure accessibility, safeguarding, and brand consistency while collaborating with teams to share impactful stories.

Qualifications

• Experience in content, communications, or digital media role.
• Strong video filming and editing skills.
• Graphic design experience with modern tools.
• Excellent copywriting for digital and print.
• Ability to manage multiple content projects and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to safeguarding, accessibility, and brand consistency.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit high-quality video, photography, graphics, written content, interviews, and social media assets.
• Develop creative content ideas and tell stories that communicate the Diocese's mission.
• Manage and publish content across websites, email campaigns, newsletters, and social media.
• Support communications campaigns through planning, scheduling, and content coordination.
• Film and photograph Diocese events, supporting production setup and technical operations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify impactful stories.
• Ensure content meets standards of quality, accessibility, safeguarding, copyright, privacy, and brand consistency.

Skills

Video filming

Video editing

Graphic design

Copywriting

Social media management

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

CapCut

Canva

InDesign

Illustrator

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

CapCut

Canva

InDesign

Illustrator

Job description

As Content and Digital Officer, you will:

• Create and edit high-quality video, photography, graphics, written content, interviews, and social media assets.
• Develop creative content ideas and tell inspiring stories that communicate the work and mission of the Church.
• Manage and publish content across websites, email campaigns, newsletters, and social media platforms.
• Support communications campaigns through effective planning, scheduling, and content coordination.
• Film and photograph events across the Diocese, supporting production setup, lighting, recording, and technical operations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to identify and share impactful stories.
• Ensure all content meets high standards of quality, accessibility, safeguarding, copyright, privacy, and brand consistency.
• We're seeking someone who is not only competent in Communications but who also embodies our diocesan values of Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance, and Love., Experience in a similar content, communications, or digital media role.
• Strong video filming and editing skills using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, or similar.
• Graphic design experience using Canva, Adobe Express, InDesign, Illustrator, or equivalent software.
• Experience managing social media platforms and online communities.
• Excellent photography skills and the ability to produce professional visual content.
• Strong copywriting skills for digital and print audiences.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable

• Experience working within a faith-based, charitable, or not-for-profit organisation.
• Experience with production management, lighting, and technical troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Sony FX3/FX30 or Nikon Z-series camera equipment.
• Experience producing and editing long-form audio content.
• An understanding of the Catholic Church and a desire to support its mission.
• Experience working in a faith-based or charitable setting is welcome but not essential.

The Diocese of Westminster serves the London boroughs north of the River Thames, stretching from the River Lea in the east to Hillingdon in the west, and including Hertfordshire to the north and the Borough of Spelthorne to the south. Established by Blessed Pius IX on 29 September 1850, the diocese celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2025. Today, the diocese's parishes and schools reflect a rich diversity of cultures and traditions. A key part of its mission is expressed through agencies such as Caritas Westminster which supports those most at risk of exclusion due to poverty, disability, isolation, and exploitation.

• £36,000 per annum | Permanent | Fulltime | Vaughan House, SW1P | Closing date 13^th November midday | Interview date to be confirmed, You will receive a competitive reward package which includes, but is not limited to: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees) Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services Pension scheme for eligible employees - 5% paid by the employer Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee Assistance Programme Life assurance/ Death in Service benefit