Digital Content Officer Part-time (17.5 hours per week)

The Church of England; Leeds; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time scheme

8% pension with 5% matched

Hybrid working (50%)

Cycle to work

EV salary sacrifice scheme

25 days annual leave + holidays + 4 D/

Job summary

The Diocese of Leeds invites applications for a Communications and Digital Content Officer to tell the Diocese's stories through social media and digital channels. You will craft engaging content, plan campaigns and ensure branding aligns with our values.

The role requires strong social media skills, experience with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva, and the ability to produce video content for web and social platforms. Travel across the Diocese is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong content creation skills across communications and especially across all social media platforms.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva.
• Experience creating video content for social media and websites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A creative mindset and strong attention to detail.
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• The ability to travel across the Diocese.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule content and digital campaigns across diocesan channels.
• Create engaging content, including graphics, video, photography and written copy.
• Ensure content reflects diocesan branding and values.
• Monitor and evaluate content performance using analytics.
• Produce other creative communications products as required
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support communications objectives.

Skills

Social media

Content creation

Video production

Written communication

Creative mindset

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

£13,773.29 to £15,689.91 (FTE £27,546.57 to £31,379.82) EO/SPS1 to EO/SPS3

Do you have a passion for creative and engaging communications?

We're looking for a creative and organised Communications and Digital Content Officer to help tell the stories of the Diocese, especially through compelling social media and digital communications.

The Role

You Will

• Plan and schedule content and digital campaigns across diocesan channels.
• Create engaging content, including graphics, video, photography and written copy.
• Ensure content reflects diocesan branding and values.
• Monitor and evaluate content performance using analytics.
• Produce other creative communications products as required
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support communications objectives.

About You

You will have:

• Strong content creation skills across communications and especially across all social media platforms.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva.
• Experience creating video content for social media and websites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A creative mindset and strong attention to detail.
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• The ability to travel across the Diocese.

You will also be able to demonstrate empathy with the faith and mission of the Church of England.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your creativity to engage audiences and support the work of the Diocese through high-quality digital communications.

The Diocese Of Leeds Is Proud To Be Recognised As One Of The Top Ten Charities In The UK To Work For, According To Best Companies. We Were Ranked

• 6th best charity to work for in the UK,
• 14th best company to work for in Yorkshire and the Humber,
• 21st best small company to work for nationally.

These achievements reflect the positive culture we strive to create - one where colleagues feel supported, welcomed and able to thrive in their roles. Our flexible working practices, commitment to excellent workplace facilities, and our active staff groups - including the Social Group and Staff Engagement Forum - help foster a collaborative, supportive and enjoyable place to work.

We're committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. That's why all our vacancies are shortlisted anonymously, removing personal details from applications to ensure every candidate is assessed purely on their skills and experience.

• flexi-time scheme
• 8% non-contributory pension with an additional 5% matched contributions
• hybrid working (50%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and four customary days a year (between Christmas and New Year)

Closing Date for Applications: 22 September 2026

Interviews: 1 October 2026 at Diocese of Leeds, 17-19 York Place, Leeds LS1 2EX

The Diocese of Leeds is currently unable to sponsor candidates without Right to Work in the UK. Candidates must have Right to Work in the UK to take up this role.