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Social Media and Digital Officer

We’re a vibrant, forward-thinking team that believes digital communication should drive awareness, inspire connections, and share the experiences of our members. If you thrive on creativity, love technology, and enjoy creative writing, this role is for you!
HOURS: 18 – 21 hours per week
TERM: Fixed term contract for 6 months, with the possibility of extension subject to securing funding
SALARY: £25,000 – £26,000 per annum (FTE)
LOCATION: Hybrid role: Homebased with travel within Surrey or office based at our office in Burpham
REPORTING TO: Digital Communications Coordinator
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Surrey Coalition Board of Directors
CLOSING DATE: 17/10/2025

Who we are:  

Our vision is a world where difference is valued, and diversity is celebrated. A world where everyone has the same rights, freedoms, choices, and opportunities. Surrey Coalition of Disabled People is an innovative organisation that is led by disabled people working together to achieve our vision.

Introduction to the role

We’re a vibrant, forward-thinking team that believes digital communication should drive awareness, inspire connections, and share the experiences of our members. If you thrive on creativity, love technology, and enjoy creative writing, this role is for you!

Purpose of the role

We want to expand our reach and increase our engagement. You will help us to achieve this through managing our social media channels as well as drafting blogs and keeping our website up to date

Main responsibilities

  • Craft/develop content for the Coalition’s social media channels and website
  • Co-ordinate and develop an ongoing schedule of new content for each of the social media platforms, ensuring this is in line with the overall organisation’s activities
  • Monitor networks/trending topics to ensure that the Coalition maximises any opportunities to respond to appropriate topics
  • Provide analysis of the effectiveness of our content through regular reporting including key metrics such as reach, impressions and engagement
  • Keep the website updated – including making changes to pages as well as building new ones

We are looking for someone with:

  • Outstanding organisation and planning skills (E)
  • Excellent written communication skills and experience with copywriting for social media platforms (E)
  • Some experience of creating and editing basic graphics, video and animation using software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, Adobe Effects and/or photo editing software (E)
  • Some experience of editing web pages and building web pages (E)
  • Able to analyse and evaluate reports from social media activity (E)
  • Experience of working in a Disabled Peoples Organisation or in the wider Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector (D)
  • Experience and knowledge of working with people who are Disabled and/or carers or lived experience of Disability or being a family Carer (D)
  • Experience of developing accessible digital communications (D)

To apply please fill in the application form below.

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date is 17th October 2025 at 5 pm

Job Application

If you are interested in applying for one of our vacancies, please fill in the form below:

1. PERSONAL DETAILS

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Do you have any previous criminal convictions, police cautions or any criminal case pending?
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application (DBS check) for this role.
Do you hold a current Driving Licence
Do you own/ have use of a car?
Do you require a permit to work in the UK
(In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, sec. 8, all new employees must provide documentary evidence of entitlement to work in the UK)

2. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Secondary Education (e.g. GCSE)

Further Education (e.g. A Levels and Higher Education)

EMPLOYMENT

Please give details of Current or most recent Employer
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4. EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Please include the following information: How you feel you meet the requirements of the job (see job description and person specification) Why you are applying for this post and what interests you about this job Any relevant experience gained either at work or in any other way What you feel you could bring to this job You can use experience and knowledge from voluntary work and any other activities relevant to this job, as well as previous employment.

Referees

Please give the names and addresses of two referees – one must be from your present or most recent employer. These should be professional referees who have known you either at work in a voluntary role or at school or college.

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The question below is not used as part of our shortlisting criteria. It is included to allow us to explore any reasonable adjustments required for the interview process.

Do you consider yourself to be Disabled?
A person has a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and Equality Act 2010 if he/she has a physical, learning or mental impairment or health condition, which has a substantial and long term, adverse effect on his/her ability to carry out normal day to day activities. Long term means has lasted or is expected to last for 12 months.

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Surrey Coalition of Disabled People
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Burpham, GU4 7HL

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