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Situations Vacant: Website and Social Media Officer

Website and Social Media Officer (Part-time, Employed)

The ME Association is a registered health charity that provides expert help to people with ME/CFS and Long Covid.

We have established an excellent reputation and consistently deliver high standards of support, reliable and timely information, welcome medical training, effective campaigning, and we fund medical research.

With an increasing demand on core services, we are looking for an enthusiastic, responsible, and well-organised person to join the website and social media team.

The Role

  • £14,560 (FTE £25,480) to be paid monthly in arrears.
  • Part-time, Employed:
  • Annual leave: 25 days +bank holidays (pro-rata).
  • Pension: Contributory NEST pension scheme.
  • The option to work from home or from the Head Office in Gawcott.
  • 20 hours a week (Monday – Friday, between 10am – 4pm).
  • 3-month probation.
  • Reporting to Emma Jefferies (Social Media Specialist).

Responsibilities

You will be capable of assisting the team by:

  • reviewing daily news alerts.

Drafting:

  • website and social media content.
  • website surveys and monitoring outcomes.
  • E-Newsletters.
  • creating suitable graphics within Canva.
  • contributing ideas and planning future activities.

You will help to:

  • effectively promote the charity’s services and campaigns.
  • monitor social media platforms and answer comments.
  • monitor the email account and respond appropriately.
  • maintain website databases, the free literature, and the website shop.
  • develop and maintain planned future projects.

Requirements

  • Experience of WordPress (Website), GetResponse (E-Newsletter), Canva, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, would be welcome.
  • Experience of ME/CFS or Long Covid would be helpful.
  • An excellent communicator and team player.
  • Experience of Microsoft 365 and Teams would be useful.
  • Empathy and situational awareness.

What to do next

If you are interested, then please explain (in no more than 200 words) why you are the best person for this role, and send it with a summary CV to: Emma.jefferies@meassociation.org.uk

Please title your email: MEA Website and Social Media Officer Application. The deadline for applications is Friday, 5th July at 5pm. We look forward to hearing from you and wish you the best of luck! 

The ME Association is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all whatever their gender,
ethnicity, age, or other attribute, and would encourage all to apply.

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