Social Media Innovation Manager

The National Autistic Society; Kingston near Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity for autism in the United Kingdom is seeking a Social Media Innovation Manager to lead their social media strategy. This role involves driving creative and impactful campaigns that elevate autistic voices and engage the community. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in social media management, with prior line management experience preferred. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and a remote work option.

Benefits

Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent training and development opportunities

Online staff discount scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance at 2 x base salary

Flexible salary sacrifice benefits

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to Headspace App

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social media management and strategy.
• Skilled in creative and inclusive campaign development.
• Previous line management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the charity’s social media strategy.
• Drive innovative, inclusive campaigns increasing understanding of autism.
• Manage and guide communications team members.

Skills

Social media strategy development

Creative campaign management

Team leadership

Community engagement

Digital content innovation

Job description

Since 1962 the National Autistic Society has been campaigning to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. In National Programmes we champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families, making sure national policy and legislation to reflect their needs. We provide autism training and best practice services and want all autistic people to have access to services and support that fully meet their needs. We provide diagnostic services, training, accreditation, consultancy and conferences, designed to support all professionals and organisations.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/

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Who we are looking for:

We’ve got an exciting opportunity to join our busy Communications team to help shape the stories we share about our work and increase understanding of autism on our social media channels.

Our new Social Media Innovation Manager will be responsible for leading our charity’s social media strategy. We are looking for someone who can drive creative, inclusive and impactful campaigns that elevate autistic voices, engage our community and increase public understanding of autism.

We are seeking an experienced social media professional who will bring fresh thinking to our digital presence, testing new formats, platforms, and storytelling approaches. Previous line management experience is essential for this role as you will be responsible for guiding and supporting team members.

This is a key role in shaping our social media communications, with a strong focus on innovation, accessibility, and community engagement.

This role will report into the Head of Communications.

This is a permanent role, for 5 days per week/35 hours per week. The salary for this position is £40,000 - £42,000

To view the job description, please click Here.

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What we can offer you:

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
• A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
• Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family for free!
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

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Where you will be working:

Remote/Homebased

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About our application process:

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.

For more information about this job please contact Vickie Warren, Head of Communications, [e-mail]

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

*No Recruitment Agencies please*