Content Manager - Soccer Aid

The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK); City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's organization based in London is seeking a Content Manager for Soccer Aid. The role involves creating and delivering engaging content to aid fundraising efforts. Candidates should have experience in audience-led strategies and effective campaign execution. This position offers excellent pay, generous leave, and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Big brand discounts

Wellbeing tools

Outstanding training

Impressive office facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing an engaging content strategy.
• Evidence of effective campaign delivery.
• Ability to manage priorities in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and delivery of cause content for Soccer Aid.
• Provide strategic oversight for engaging content across platforms.
• Implement an effective content strategy based on campaign results.
• Manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure campaign environment.

Skills

Implementing audience-led content strategy

Effective campaign delivery

Excellent communication skills

Managing conflicting priorities

Job description

Overview

Content Manager - Soccer Aid for UNICEF, based with UNICEF UK. Location: Part home/Part office (London) based. Salary: Circa £42,000 per annum. Closing date: 5 Oct 2025. Contract: Fixed Term – until End of June 2026. Hours: Full time.

At the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), we work to achieve the best possible results for children in danger around the world. We believe in an inclusive workplace and in the power of fulfilled colleagues who share the same values and goals, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

Responsibilities

The Content Manager leads the creation and delivery of cause content to help Soccer Aid for UNICEF meet its fundraising and brand targets. You will:

• work closely with the in‑house creative team, partner organisations, and internal workstream leads
• provide strategic oversight and expertise to deliver engaging, audience‑led content for platforms including social media, fundraising products, and TV audiences
• implement an engaging content strategy with evidence of effective campaign delivery
• manage multiple conflicting priorities in a high‑pressure campaign environment

Qualifications and Experience

• experience in implementing an engaging and audience‑led content strategy
• evidence of effective campaign delivery
• excellent communication skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities in a high‑pressure environment

Application Details

To apply online, please use the apply button on the website. Closing date: 5pm, Sunday 5 October 2025. Interview date: Wednesday 15 / Thursday 16 October 2025 via video conferencing (MS Teams). Expected start date: 5 January 2026.

In Return, We Offer

• excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
• outstanding training and learning opportunities and support to flourish in your role
• impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
• an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values and are motivated to do their utmost for children
• the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our Values and Equality

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and backgrounds are considered solely on merit. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, to increase representation at UNICEF UK. UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace, and employment decisions are based on skills and experience irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We welcome conversations about flexible working requirements and personal growth. The successful candidate may be required to apply for a criminal records check; a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from employment.