Social Media Coordinator

DIOCESE OF WINCHESTER; Abbots Worthy; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A local church organization is seeking a Social Media Coordinator to enhance their digital presence. This role involves developing their social media strategy, engaging with community members, and producing content that resonates with younger audiences. A degree and strong communication skills are preferred. The position offers a salary of approximately £30,366 per annum and flexible benefits including annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)

10% employer pension contribution

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Degree level education (preferable).
• Experience with social media campaigns and storytelling.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop the diocese's social media presence on various platforms.
• Participate in strategic discussions on social media communication.
• Assist in developing strategic plans to grow the diocesan presence.

Skills

Excellent English language skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience with social media campaigns

Storytelling experience

Experience with audio and video editing

Familiarity with graphic design tools

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Buffer

Canva

Job description

About the Role: We wish to appoint a Social Media Coordinator to join our small Communications and Engagement team. This is an exciting opportunity to increase the engagement of the Diocese of Winchester through digital media channels.

Responsibilities include:

1. Developing the diocese's social media presence on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and expanding to new platforms like TikTok and BlueSky, according to an annual content plan that includes church seasons, awareness days, liturgical events, and key diocesan messages, especially regarding the 2025 Bid for national funding.
2. Collaborating with the Comms team, Strategic Development team, and senior staff to identify stories, good practices, and creative ideas for sharing across the diocesan community, fostering a culture of sharing and engagement.
3. Participating in strategic discussions on how social media can effectively communicate about the Bid process and engage with children, youth, families, and youth leaders.
4. Assisting in developing a strategic plan to grow the diocesan presence on new platforms, creating content that reaches younger audiences and aligns with gospel-centered and missional goals.
5. Working with the Mission and Ministry Team to promote training and events tailored for younger audiences and building networks of young people, youth leaders, and communicators within the diocese.
6. Equipping parishes with digital skills through training, advising on content and strategy to connect with diverse audiences, supporting the 2024 Bid funding initiatives.
7. Using online tools for data analysis, reporting engagement metrics, and scheduling content via tools like Buffer.
8. Engaging actively with social media users, including sharing stories, commenting, replying to messages, and representing the diocese and Christian values online.
9. Ensuring social media platforms facilitate feedback and foster shared ownership and storytelling.
10. Upholding the diocese’s brand values, tone of voice, and adhering to social media guidelines and policies.
11. Supporting the team with creating visual content using tools like Canva and video editing, and contributing creative ideas.

    Key role requirements:

    • Office-based role, working from the office 1 day per week.
    • Qualifications and skills include:
    • Degree level education (preferable)
    • Excellent English language skills
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Experience with social media campaigns, storytelling, and reaching younger audiences
    • Experience with audio, photography, video editing for multi-channel use
    • Familiarity with graphic design tools like Adobe Creative Suite
    • Experience with or knowledge of the Church of England or Christian charities is desirable

    This role involves sharing the life of the diocese and positive Christian content, particularly related to the 2025 Bid, and supporting churches in digital outreach to grow younger and more diverse communities.

    Our values include:

    • Serving
    • Learning
    • Growing
    • Loving

    Salary: £30,366 per annum, or approximately £12,146 for part-time 2 days/14 hours per week.

    Benefits:

    • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
    • 10% employer pension contribution
    • Refurbished office with gardens and parking
    • Access to Employee Assistance Programme