Senior Social Media Officer

Eden Project International; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free entry to other attractions

30 days holiday + birthday day

Employee Assistance Programmes

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development

Purchase leave option

Enhanced pension scheme

Death in service policy

Job summary

Eden Project is expanding with a new Morecambe destination and seeks a Digital Content professional to lead community and campaign content across social channels. The role focuses on building engagement, storytelling, and driving participation in flagship campaigns such as The Big Lunch and Big Help Out.

You will contribute to the Eden Project Morecambe launch by creating year‑round content, growing local audiences, and informing and inspiring the community as the site develops toward opening in

Responsibilities

• Development and delivery of community and campaign focused digital content across social media channels.
• Create content for Eden Project Morecambe social media channels, grow the audience, connect with the local community, and keep them informed and engaged as the destination develops.

Job description

Eden Project is an educational charity famous for turning an exhausted clay pit in Cornwall into a thriving global garden 25 years ago. Construction has now begun on an exciting new Eden Project in Lancashire set to transform Morecambe Bay seafront into a world-class destination for visitors and learning. Eden Project also delivers UK-wide community outreach programmes that focus on creating strong, resilient communities and encouraging positive action for people and planet.

Reporting to the Senior Digital Design Manager, the post holder will be responsible for the development and delivery of community and campaign focused digital content across our social media channels, as well as community building associated with driving positive change (3.5 days per week). This is a unique opportunity to drive digital engagement and participation in one of Eden Project's flagship campaigns - The Big Lunch and Big Help Out - which see millions participate every year, as well as our newly launched national campaign - Greentime17 - which encourages people to make spending time in nature a daily habit to boost their health and wellbeing. The post holder will generate engaging year-round community-focused content and promote activities such as our Community Action Programme.

The post holder will also be responsible for creating content for our new Eden Project Morecambe social media channels, growing the audience, connecting with the local community, and keeping them informed and engaged as this new destination develops (1.5 days per week). It's a significant and inspiring time to join the team, as construction starts ahead of Eden Project Morecambe opening in 2028.

Some of the benefits of working at the Eden Project include;

• Free and discounted entry to other visitor attractions
• 30 days holiday plus an extra day for your birthday (up to 35 days after 5 years' service)
• Employee Assistance Programmes for wellbeing support and cash back on health services
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and development
• Option to 'purchase leave', up to an extra 2 weeks a year
• Enhanced pension scheme (above auto-enrolment rates)
• Death in service policy (4 x annual salary)

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 18 October 2026

Interviews planned for w/c 26 October 2026