Social Media Manager

Marie Curie; Greater London; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity organization in the UK is seeking a Social Media Lead to develop and implement engaging strategies across various platforms. The role involves managing content, collaborating with teams for effective campaigns, and optimizing performance. Ideal candidates should bring a wealth of experience in social media and community management. This is a home-based position with a competitive salary of £36,900 - £41,000 for a 6-month contract.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Personal Pension Scheme

Loan schemes for bikes and computers

Continuous professional development

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and executing social media strategies across various platforms.
• Ability to manage and create engaging content for a large audience.
• Proven track record in improving social media performance with data insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead content management across multiple social media platforms.
• Develop integrated social media strategies for campaigns.
• Manage budget and liaise with external agencies for paid activity.

Skills

Social media strategy development

Content creation

Data analysis for performance optimization

Community management

Stakeholder management

Job description

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Company Description

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

Job Description

In this role you will be leading on content, managing the calendar and working with our wider teams on the planning and delivery of Marie Curie campaigns including the Great Daffodil Appeal and the Nobody Should Die in Poverty campaign. This role is vital to the organisation; collaborating with colleagues and key stakeholders across the charity to bring our brand, our services, and our mission to life online.

You will be responsible for:

• Channel management and reputation: you will manage daily content across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and other social platforms with a combined audience of nearly 800,000 followers.
• Social media strategy: you will also be responsible for the development of social media strategy for key campaign activity, e.g. Great Daffodil Appeal, National Day of Reflection, and brand campaigns, as well as ensuring social media is integrated into wider communications and marketing plans.
• Content creation: leading on content across our national channels, you will work with colleagues in the PR, Content and Creative teams to plan and develop daily content.
• Budget management and paid activity: you will lead on our organic paid strategy, working closely with our Digital Marketing Manager, and liaise with external agency on a weekly basis to review and refine our approach. You are the budget holder for this activity, including decision making to optimise best performing content and to maximise reach and engagement.
• Regional strategy: you will lead on our regional social media strategy reflecting our aim to become a place-based organisation, working with key stakeholders across the nations, to ensure our local presence is engaging, vibrant and complements our national activity.

Key Criteria

• An experienced social media expert to bring insight, passion, and talent to the organisation and team.
• Experience of social-first content development, across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, Linkedin and Youtube.
• Proven ability in using data measurement and insights to improve and optimise social performance.
• Proven track record of developing, managing, and growing successful online communities
• A degree is not essential for this role however we expect you to have previously:
• Created, developed and delivered social media strategy and plans (including managing content, engagement, platform development and listening tools).
• Managed a variety of key stakeholders, including leading on strategy in devolved nations where appropriate

Application & Interview Process

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: Wednesday 3rd December 2025 (please note we encourage early applications as we plan to interview before the festive period!)

Salary

£36,900 - £41,000

Contract

6 month contract

Based

Homebased, can be based in London with regular travel to London Office

Benefits you'll LOVE

• Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Qualifications

Additional Information

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [e-mail]

Additional Information

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [e-mail]