Social Media and Digital Content Coordinator

Diamond Light Source; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A scientific research organization in Didcot seeks a Social Media and Digital Content Coordinator to produce digital content and manage social media engagement. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, with strong skills in content writing, photography, and videography. An exceptional benefits package is offered, including flexible working hours and a defined benefit pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Defined benefit pension scheme

Flexible working hours

On-site nursery and cafes

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience writing content for social media channels.
• Strong working knowledge of photography and videography.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit digital content for social media channels.
• Manage community engagement and monitor online conversations.
• Produce reports and analyze online platform performance.

Skills

Content writing for social media

Photography

Videography

Communication skills

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Canva

Photoshop

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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Client:

Diamond Light Source

Location:

Didcot, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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About the Role

We now have an opportunity for a Social Media and Digital Content Coordinator on a 2-year fixed term basis to create, edit and produce digital content, particularly videography optimised for our online communications channels.

The key focus of the role is the production and creative support of digital content assets, visual and written, under the direction of the Corporate Communications strategy.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Drafting written content optimised for Diamond’s social media channels
• Photography / Video creation for Diamond to support daily social media content
• Designing brand-relevant digital content templates under the guidance of the Corporate Communications Team Manager
• Videography creation and editing to support events and engagement activities
• Supporting the corporate communications team with social media community management and engagement
• Monitoring comments and conversations online
• Identifying and tagging relevant accounts and organisations for interaction
• Researching and suggesting new online opportunities
• Producing regular reporting and analysis of online platforms and performance
• Assisting colleagues in the engagement team with event support and digital content creation
• Attending events and Open Days where appropriate

About You

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, equivalent or relevant experience.

We are looking for someone with experience writing content for social media, with strong working knowledge of photography and visual asset creation.

You will demonstrate excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to make information accessible to non-scientific audiences in an engaging way.

Candidates will be capable users of MS Office software, and in particular Outlook and access packages. Working knowledge of Canva, Photoshop, Adobe creative suite is desirable.

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.