Mission Christmas Social Media Co-ordinator and Warehouse Support (Temporary)

PowerOptions, Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Newcastle seeks a Social Media Coordinator / Warehouse Support to promote Mission Christmas. Responsibilities include managing social media channels, gathering content, and assisting with gift preparation. Ideal candidates should be organized, enthusiastic about Christmas, and possess a full UK driving license. This temporary position runs from 10th November to 23rd December, with working hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Office applications is essential.
• Understanding of main social media platforms is required.
• Current, full clean UK driving licence and own transportation needed.

Responsibilities

• Gather multimedia content to promote Mission Christmas.
• Oversee Cash for Kids social media channels in your area.
• Collect and prepare donated gifts.
• Make telephone calls/emails and texts to beneficiaries.
• Move and lift gifts.

Skills

Basic knowledge of Office applications

Understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram)

Organised and flexible

Passion for Christmas and making a difference

Job description

Overview

This holiday season we are looking for Social Media Coordinator / Warehouse Support to join us for Mission Christmas in Newcastle.

Mission Christmas is the largest Christmas gift appeal in the UK. Our aim is to ensure every child wakes up to a present on Christmas morning, however for many children their family circumstances mean this may not be the case.

Families living in poverty face the daily dilemma of whether to buy clothes for their children, to heat the house or to put food on the table. Christmas is a luxury they simply cant afford. Rising costs have tipped many more families into financial hardship, and Christmas 2023 will see an even greater need for help from Mission Christmas.

By uniting our community, we can bring some Christmas magic to all children, making sure they have the joy of a present to open on Christmas Day.

Responsibilities

• Gathering and sharing multimedia content to promote Mission Christmas on radio, social media, and digital platforms.
• Overseeing Cash for Kids social media channels for your area (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn), posting daily updates, acknowledging supporters, encouraging donations, and responding to public inquiries.
• Collect photos, audio and video content to bring Mission Christmas to life on our radio stations, social media and digital platforms.
• Receive, sort and then prepare donated gifts
• Admin duties making telephone calls/emails and texts to beneficiaries
• Moving and lifting gifts.

What Youll Bring

A basic knowledge of the use of Office applications is essential, and understanding of the main social media platforms Facebook, X, LinkedIn & Instagram.

Were looking for someone who shares our passion for wanting to make sure all children have that magical Christmas moment of opening a present. Youll be organised, flexible, enthusiastic and most of all LOVE CHRISTMAS!

Youll also need to hold a current, full clean UK driving licence and have your own transportation.

Role details

This role is a temporary position that has the provisional dates of 10th November to 23rd December. Working hours are Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm. To express an interest in the role please apply now and we will contact you in within the next month.

Equality and contact

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That\'s why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email we would love to hear from you.

About Cash for Kids

Cash for Kids is a grant-giving charity helping the children that need it most across the UK. Our mission is to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in our communities who are affected by poverty, illness, neglect or have additional needs. We believe that all children should be able to express their individuality, achieve their potential and live life to the full. We work with grass-roots organisations that aim to make a difference to young lives, directly supporting families who often have nowhere else to go.

Collectively Cash for Kids are forecasting to have raised £21.5 million across the UK in 2024, supporting 583,957 children.

About Bauer Media Group

Bauer Media UK is part of the wider Bauer Media Group and is the No.1 UK Publisher and the No.1 Digital Commercial Audio broadcaster. We reach 25 million consumers across our Radio and Publishing brands such as Greatest Hits, KISS, Grazia, Today\'s Golfer, Absolute Radio, TV Choice, Country Walking, Hits Radio, CAR, Magic, MCN, Jazz FM, Puzzles and many more!

Bauer Media has remained one of the worlds most successful media companies for nearly 150 years through our commitment to continuous innovation and consumer obsession. Founded in Hamburg in 1875 and now in our fifth generation of family ownership, our multi-national company operates in 13 countries across Europe, reaching 200 million consumers.

Date: 26 Sept 2025 Location: Newcastle, GB Req ID: 3103

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