Social and Digital Media Lead

Mission Home; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A social initiative organization in Brighton seeks a Social and Digital Media Manager to create engaging strategies that drive public action for homelessness advocacy. This flexible, unpaid role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference by supporting families in need while working closely with a passionate volunteer team. Applicants should have proven social media experience and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Flexible role

Expense reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in driving engagement for social causes.
• Ability to create and execute a social media strategy.
• Familiarity with video content planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute a social media strategy to engage residents.
• Manage posts about Scarlett and homelessness across platforms.
• Plan content with videographer and PR team.
• Track impact and adjust strategy for maximum reach.

Skills

Proven social media experience

Self-motivated

Strong communication skills

Highly organised

Job description

Overview

Join Mission HOME to build homes for 3,000 families suffering homelessness in Brighton! I’m Scarlett, 14, and started this to end their 15-year waits in mouldy housing. I’ve raised £10,000 busking and got press coverage. Help us make a difference!

The Social and Digital media campaign is at the heart of what we're doing. With you we have a real opportunity to transform the lives of many, many children and their families.

What are we looking for?

You\'ll be an experienced Social and Digital Media Manager with experience in driving engagement and calls to action by the public for social causes.

What will you be doing?

We’re pushing Brighton and Hove City Council to use small, unused microsites for council homes. You can make a difference! Join our tight-knit volunteer team to amplify our message and help families get a better life.

Watch Scarlett’s story (https://youtu.be/jXhxc-8D9TY) and see how you can help!

“I met a mum, ‘Julie,’ who had to vacuum mould off walls while her daughter got lung infections. That’s why we’re fighting.” – Scarlett

Your Role

• Create and execute a social media strategy to engage residents and boost petition signatures.
• Manage posts about Scarlett and homelessness across platforms.
• Plan content (e.g., videos) with our videographer and PR team.
• Track impact and tweak for maximum reach.

Skills Needed

• Proven social media experience.
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills.
• Highly organised.

Support & Details

• Flexible role with team support via online/in-person meetings.
• Unpaid; expenses reimbursed. Use your own equipment (special items borrowable).