Digital Communications Officer

Freelancingforgood; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based NGO is seeking a Digital Communications Officer to manage social media and website content. The role requires strong digital skills, with an emphasis on supporting climate research communications. The candidate should have at least two years of experience in digital communications and be adept at content creation using tools like Canva and WordPress. This position is fully remote within the UK, offering a salary between £32,000 and £35,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in digital communications including social media.
• Exceptional attention to detail and message-led communication.
• Experience with CMS to maintain digital assets.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily social media posting and monitor mentions.
• Edit short videos and design graphics for social media.
• Act as primary website administrator, keeping content updated.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Digital communication tools

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in communications or related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Suite

WordPress

Job description

The Degrees Initiative is looking for a Digital Communications Officer.

Overview:

• Full-time position
• Language: English
• Location: Remote within the UK; visa sponsorship not available
• Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 per year
• Applications closing: 17th August

Job Description

The Degrees Initiative is a UK-based NGO that builds the capacity of developing countries to evaluate solar radiation modification (SRM), a controversial proposal for reducing some impacts of climate change by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth.

Degrees is neutral on whether SRM should ever be used, but we believe that developing countries should be empowered to conduct their own research and to play a central role in SRM discussions.

This is a unique opportunity to shape global conversations on climate science by empowering researchers in developing countries to publish and communicate their work, collaborating with some of the world’s leading SRM experts.

We are looking for a candidate with strong digital skills and social media experience. The ideal candidate will have experience creating content for social and web, managing website content and systems, and working with digital media (photos and video).

Responsibilities

The Digital Communications Officer will report to the Communications Manager and collaborate with teams across the organisation (Policy Engagement, Programmes, Fundraising) and with our researcher teams across the Global South.

Responsibilities will include:

Social media

• Manage day-to-day social media posting across current channels (LinkedIn, X, Bluesky), posting content thataligns with our tone of voice and brand guidelines
• Monitor social media and traditional media for mentions of Degrees and the wider topic of SRM, identifying trends and opportunities
• Evaluate social media performance and recommend potential new strategies and platforms, driven by data as well as awareness of Degrees’ position

Content creation

• Edit short videos of our researchers for social media and the website
• Design graphics for social media, reports, presentations and events, using tools such as Canva or InDesign
• Write news, profiles, and announcements for the website

Website

• Act as primary website administrator, keeping the website up to date by editing and adding new pages as required
• Maintain content consistency across the website, especially as we redevelop our site and move to a new platform (WordPress, with Gutenberg editor)
• Assist with website content migration using a good understanding of website database management systems (e.g. Jet Engine, ACF)
• Use analytics to monitor website performance and suggest SEO improvements (Google Analytics)

Team support

• Create and maintain templates for documents, presentations, etc., to ensure consistency across visual products
• Compile and deliver the quarterly newsletter (using MailChimp)
• Organise and maintain media asset folders (photos, videos, recordings) with clear tagging
• Support other teams (policy engagement, programmes, fundraising) with communications products as required

Role Requirements

Essential

• At least two years’ experience in digital communications, including social media management and content creation
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to responsible communications that are message-led rather than trend-led
• Proficiency in digital communications tools, such as Canva and Adobe Suite
• Experience using CMSs to edit website content and maintain digital assets, such as WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, etc.
• Experience applying branding and visual identity across a range of products
• Cooperative mindset; ability to work effectively within a small, multidisciplinary team
• Comfortable working in a remote team
• Ability to juggle several projects at once, sometimes with short deadlines
• Ability to travel occasionally within the UK and abroad

Desirable

• A degree in a relevant field, such as communications, journalism, international development, or a climate-related field
• 5+ years’ experience in digital communications
• Experience in the NGO/charity space and/or in dedicated science and climate communications
• Familiarity with climate change research and debates, and solar geoengineering or solar radiation modification specifically
• Experience communicating complex and controversial topics that require thoughtful handling
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating with scientists or in communicating scientific topics
• Experience managing and organising digital assets, including photos, videos and website content
• Experience working in a remote team
• Proficiency in an additional language that is widely spoken in the Global South (e.g., Spanish, French, Portuguese)

How to apply?

Please fill the application form, attach a copy of your CV, and provide two examples of content you have produced for social media or a website (as pdfs or links).

We welcome applications from members of communities who are historically under-represented in the climate, science and development sectors.

You will receive a reply confirming receipt of the application.

The deadline for applications is17thAugust 2025 (23:59 GMT). Successful applicants will be invited to an initial interview, which will include an assessment exercise. Those progressing further will be invited to a second interview.