Social Media & Community Coordinator / Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a part-time Social Media & Community Coordinator to enhance their digital presence. This flexible role, offering 8-15 hours a week, involves creating impactful content across various platforms to engage the community and promote environmental initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Qualifications

• Proven experience in digital storytelling and content creation preferred.
• Creativity and interest in storytelling for good causes.
• Good writing and design instincts are desired.

Responsibilities

• Create and schedule content across multiple platforms.
• Monitor and respond to community engagement.
• Track and analyze engagement metrics.

Skills

Digital communication

Creativity

Writing

Design

Tools

Canva

Job description

Social Media & Community Coordinator / Assistant, cheltenham

Client: Inland Waterways Association

Location: UK-based, Remote / Hybrid, with travel to London twice a month

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description

Job Title: Social Media & Community Coordinator / Assistant (Part-Time)

Location: Remote / Hybrid (UK-based), with travel to London twice a month

Reports to: Director of Campaigns

Time Commitment: 8–15 hours/week (flexible)

Contract: Part-time

Compensation: £22,000–£27,500 FTE (pro rata)

About the Role

We seek someone to grow our digital voice, whether an experienced content creator seeking a flexible, purpose-driven role or a motivated emerging creative eager to learn.

This role is flexible depending on your experience:

• A skilled digital communicator with strategic insight and limited availability (8–10 hrs/week)
• An emerging creative with time and energy to develop skills (12–15 hrs/week)

You will help bring the Inland Waterways Association’s stories to life online, showcasing community action, restoration, and environmental impact across UK waterways.

You’ll be supported by our campaigns director and a part-time Brand/Social Strategist, contributing to high-quality, mission-aligned content.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and schedule engaging content on Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky, TikTok, and LinkedIn (primarily organic)
• Design visuals using Canva or similar tools and write on-brand copy
• Align content with IWA’s storytelling pillars: advocacy & protection, restoration & regeneration, environmental impact
• Source and repurpose volunteer-submitted content
• Support user-generated content initiatives
• Monitor and respond to comments/messages with team support
• Follow digital accessibility best practices
• Track engagement metrics and provide insights
• Collaborate on storytelling and visual style evolution

What You’ll Bring

We value a mix of experience and enthusiasm:

If more experienced:

• Strong portfolio of digital storytelling and content creation
• Experience managing branded channels or building communities
• Confidence in tone, visuals, and prioritization decisions

If earlier in your career:

• Creativity and interest in storytelling for good causes
• Good writing and design instincts (Canva or similar)
• Willingness to learn and take feedback

In both cases:

• Proactive, dependable attitude
• Interest in environmental, heritage, or place-based campaigns

What You’ll Get

• Flexible, part-time role with scope for creativity
• Experience building digital engagement for a national charity
• Support and mentorship from experienced professionals
• Opportunity to shape the organisation’s voice
• Portfolio of impactful content

To Apply

Send your CV to [emailprotected] and include a paragraph or one page explaining:

• Why this role appeals to you
• A social media account, post, or campaign you admire and why
• Optional: examples of your work

We value experience, curiosity, and creativity. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel this is a good fit, we want to hear from you. We focus on potential and growth rather than ticking every box.