Digital Content Assistant

The Vegan Society; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent vegan organization in Birmingham is seeking a Digital Content Assistant to support social media and content creation. The role includes managing various social media channels and engaging audiences. Ideal candidates will possess strong writing skills and a passion for veganism. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working conditions.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

28 days’ leave + 8 bank holidays

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Very high standard of literacy with good writing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to analyse and manipulate data.
• Passionate about animal welfare and vegan lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Support the SDCO with TVS social media channels.
• Monitor social media inbox, directing to colleagues.
• Support SDCO with content ideas for social media.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Social media understanding

Strong MS Office skills

Organised team player

Job description

Digital Content Assistant

Birmingham

We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Content Assistant to join our team, with hybrid working on a permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive starting salary of £27,694 - £29,064 per annum, depending on experience.

You will form part of our Digital Communications Team within Communications, working closely with the Senior Digital Content Officer (SDCO) and Digital Communications Manager (DCM) to support with social media and content creation for The Vegan Society. The post holder will support the team by sharing high quality information to engage with different audiences, raise awareness of veganism and help to bring The Vegan Society’s work to the forefront.

The successful candidate will be expected to have excellent writing skills with a high standard of literacy and a positive, can-do attitude. This will be a hybrid working role with occasional attendance at meetings and staff events across the UK and the main offices in Birmingham. The postholder will also have the opportunity to represent The Vegan Society at events nationwide.

What we offer:

• A fun and supportive team.
• A solutions-focused atmosphere and hard-working environment.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee Assistance Programme and health cash-back scheme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Animal companion compassionate leave.
• Ethical pension scheme (5-7% employer contribution).
• Death in service benefit.
• 28 days’ leave + 8 bank holidays.
• Climate Perks Policy (up to six days’ additional paid time off when choosing sustainable transportation for foreign holidays).
• Central Birmingham office location.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support the SDCO with TVS social media channels – scheduling, moderating and engagement (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, blogs and LinkedIn) – providing cover in the absence of the SDCO.
• Monitor social media inbox, directing to colleagues as appropriate.
• Moderate social media channels on rotation with colleagues.
• Support SDCO with content ideas/creation for TVS social media channels, including awareness days and key dates.

Who are we looking for?

• A very high standard of literacy with good all-round writing and proofreading skills.
• A good understanding of social media and content marketing.
• Computer literate with strong MS Office skills, including the ability to analyse and manipulate data.
• Someone who follows a vegan lifestyle and is passionate about animal welfare, human and planetary health.
• An organised and enthusiastic team player with the skills and ability to work independently.

For a full list of duties, responsibilities and personal criteria, please refer to the full job description and person specification.

Closing date for applications:

The Vegan Society are actively recruiting for this position and may contact shortlisted candidates prior to the published closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

About us:

The Vegan Society makes veganism more accessible and an easily adopted approach by supporting individuals, policy and decision makers, caterers, manufacturers, health care professionals and the media.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

The Vegan Society values equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an that tackles any structural discrimination or prejudice. We are actively trying to increase diversity in our organisation and encourage applications from all sections of the community. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

It is a condition of your employment that, as far as is possible and practicable, you adhere to a vegan diet and lifestyle.

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