Digital Communications Officer
- Central London Westminster, South West London
- £21.00 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
Start: ASAPThe role
Our charity-sector client, a respected UK membership organisation, is seeking a Digital Communications Officer to raise profile and drive engagement across web, email and social channels. You’ll plan, create and deliver high-quality digital content, turning complex ideas into accessible stories that resonate with diverse audiences.What you’ll doOwn day-to-day website and social media: publish, edit and maintain high-quality content.Plan content calendars; schedule posts for events, news, and key moments.Produce member e-news and other email communications (liaising with internal stakeholders).Create engaging coverage for live activities (events, campaigns, announcements).Design assets and promotional materials (graphics, leaflets, event collateral, email campaigns).Produce multimedia content (images/graphics; occasional short video/animation).Draft and refine copy; contribute to campaigns that grow and retain membership and promote grant schemes.Work with external suppliers for events/projects; edit and enhance supplied content.Contribute to a quarterly member newsletter.Uphold brand guidelines.Track performance and produce concise dashboard reports with recommendations.Maintain relevant contact databases and support committees/working groups.What you’ll bringExceptional writing, editing and proofreading, with a knack for simplifying complex ideas.Hands-on experience managing websites and building/engaging audiences on social media.Strong admin and organisation skills; confident with MS Office (incl. Excel).Design and basic video skills; comfortable in Adobe Creative Cloud.Experience with WordPress and Dotdigital (or similar ESP/CMS).Familiarity with web content/design systems and good UX instincts.Interest in (or understanding of) economics or public policy topics.Degree or equivalent experience.Calm, collaborative communicator who can juggle priorities, work independently, and be a supportive team player.Nice to haveExperience within the academic/learned-society or membership sector.Media/press liaison experience.Economics degree (or equivalent).Interested? Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay.As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.