Overview
We’re looking for a Social Media Officer to help grow our audience and make a difference to the lives of millions of young people across the UK.
Key information
Position
Social Media Officer
Contract
Full time, permanent
Salary
£31,700 – £35,222 per annum
Location
London
1km from London Bridge and Tower Hill tube stations
Application closing date
06 May 2025
Interview date
TBC
Working environment
We are currently working with a hybrid working model, where there is the option of working from home combined with 4-12 days a month of working in the office.
About this role
As part of our Social Media Team, you will grow our target audiences and boost engagement in line with our emerging strategy. You will be one of the main content creators for our Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X and Tik Tok. That could look like reaching young people with supportive messages, campaigning to improve mental health support, speaking out about an injustice impacting young people, or sharing tips for parents and trusted adults. You will also lead on our community management and respond to the comments, direct messages and post from our audience. We work in a test-and-learn environment where you will be encouraged to build on insights and instinct to experiment and take risks.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
experience of producing high quality, engaging, multi-media content for Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, LinkedIn and X
experience of community management
ability to think creatively, innovate and generate new ideas for campaigns, content and collaborations
knowledge of mental health, the systems and structures in society that impact young people’s mental health, current affairs, social issues, campaigning and British politics
an understanding of Anti-Racism, Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (AJEDI) principles
We welcome applications from Black and Minoritised, LGBTQ+ groups and those with disabilities, as they are currently under-represented. For more information about the role, download our job pack.
Social Media Officer Job Pack
One of our values is: “We celebrate what makes you you – whoever you are, we welcome you and encourage you to be true to yourself”.
If you are excited about helping us to achieve our mission, passionate about working at an organisation that puts the lived experience of young people at the heart of everything we do and want to be part of our drive to become a truly anti-racist organisation we want to hear from you.
To apply, please fill in the application form and send via email to recruitment@youngminds.org.uk.
Download the application form
About YoungMinds
You’ll be part of a passionate, hardworking team that cares about the work they do and you’ll be part of making a real difference to the lives of children and young people. In addition to becoming part of the YoungMinds team, you’ll get:
25 days paid holiday entitlement (plus Bank Holidays)
three days additional leave over Christmas and New Year
auto-enrolment onto pension scheme where YoungMinds will match your contribution up to five per cent
statutory benefits such as parental leave and sick pay
a wide range of other health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
a dedication to continued professional development, training and shared best practice
Our vision
A world where no young person feels alone with their mental health.
We want to see a world where every young person who is struggling feels able to reach out, and has people and services around them who can really help.