Social Media Officer

Job description

Vacancy ID
VN10443

Vacancy Name
Social Media Officer

Directorate
Programme Talent

Team
Marketing

Sub Team

Job Details

To build a fair education for all, we need to unlock the potential in all children - not just some. Together, we're making it happen. Every day, our work takes us closer to a better future. But we need to do more. It's a big challenge - and we need your help to take it on.

As Social Media Officer you will be part of a dynamic Marketing team, supporting Teach First's social media strategy, channels and content to drive audience relevancy and revenue for the charity. You will live and breathe social media, meaning you understand all social media channels' unique audiences and proactively keep up to date with the latest trends, insights and algorithmic changes.

• Do you have proven experience creating content for and managing social media platforms such as, but not limited to, BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok?
• Do you have track record using analytics tools such as Hootsuite and Google Analytics/Data Studio to evaluate campaign performance, and provide data-driven insights to challenge stakeholder briefs and make recommendations to improve results?
• Do you have experience managing a social media content calendar for a range of programmes or products across different channels and audiences?
• Can you collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to create social media campaign plans and content and optimise for changes mid-campaign?
• Do you have knowledge across a range of platforms including but not limited to: Hootsuite, Canva, Jira, Google Analytics?
• Do you have knowledge or experience creating high-impact, reactive social media content in response to policy updates or external events?
• Do you have up-to-date knowledge of social media trends, platform algorithms and best practice, with a track record of applying this knowledge to increase engagement, brand awareness and conversions?
• Do you have an understanding of how to develop and influence social media strategies that engage diverse audiences, particularly within the charity and education sectors?

Yes to the above? Then we want to hear from you. You might be our next Social Media Officer!

Take a look at the job description and then complete an application on our career's website. Make sure you've got your CV ready to upload, along with a tailored cover letter that demonstrates how you meet our essential criteria. If you're applying from an external job board, you'll be redirected to our career's website. (Please note, we only accept applications through our careers website).

We expect interviews to take place week commencing 9 November 2026.

Contract Type
Fixed term employee

Contract End Date
01 Dec 2027

Contract Basis

Contractual Hours
37.50

Job Location
East Midlands (Nottingham); East of England (Norwich); London; North East (Newcastle Upon Tyne); North West (Manchester); South Coast (Bournemouth); South East (Kent); South West (Bristol); West Midlands (Birmingham); Yorkshire & The Humber (Leeds)

Job Level
2

DBS Required
Basic

Salary Package (£)
32,563.75

Compensation & Benefits
Employees based in London will receive £3000 London Weighting Allowance in addition to the advertised salary package.
Advertised Salary, London Weighting Allowance and Annual Leave entitlement are FTE. They will be pro-rata'd for part time and fixed term positions.
Teach First's core benefits include 27 days holiday per annum (3 of which must be taken during the holiday shutdown period between Christmas Day and New Year's Day), participation in the pension scheme via Salary Exchange (with an employer contribution of up to 6%), life assurance, income protection and private healthcare. Through our flexible benefits platform access to subsidised dental membership, health screening, discounted gym membership, travel insurance, Give As You Earn and the option to buy annual leave.

Next Steps
We aim to update candidates if we'll take their application forward within 10 working days of the closing date. We will not review any applications received after the closing date.

Closing Date
01 Nov 2026