Content Officer

Content Officer Location:Hybrid working: This role is hybrid with a minimum of 2 days per week at the London office when opened, and visits to services as required. Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum dependant on experience Vacancy Type: Full time, Permanent Closing date: 12th May 2026 Are you a creative storyteller who knows how to bring real stories to life? Do you enjoy creating content that connects, inspires and drives engagement? We’re looking for a Content Officer to help share the powerful stories of the people we support and demonstrate the real impact of our work. At Shaftesbury, we’re proud of our caring, community‑minded workforce. We believe everyone we support has the right to a full and flourishing life—and they deserve the very best from us. Guided by our core values of being Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous, we deliver disability services across adult care, children’s care and education. Our work is rooted in inclusion, respect and personalised support, and we’re passionate about going the extra mile to help people thrive and live well. About the Role As Content Officer, you’ll be responsible for identifying, developing and sharing compelling beneficiary stories across a range of channels, including social media, blogs, newsletters and marketing materials. Working closely with care and education teams across the organisation, you’ll ensure all storytelling is ethical, authentic and impactful. Your work will play a key role in strengthening engagement with supporters, extending our reach and helping to grow income—while always keeping the voices and experiences of the people we support at the heart of what we do. About You You’ll bring experience in content creation and storytelling, along with: * Excellent written communication skills * A strong understanding of audience engagement * The ability to tailor content for different platforms and channels * A genuine passion for storytelling and making a difference You’ll also be confident working sensitively and respectfully with children, young people and adults we support. If you’re motivated by creating meaningful content that has real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Hybrid working: This role is hybrid with a minimum of 2 days per week at the London office when opened, and visits to services as required. Why Work at Shaftesbury? Our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising, supporting and rewarding the incredible work they do. Our benefits include: * Recognition & Rewards: Executive Leadership Team recognition letters and gift vouchers of up to £50 for going above and beyond * Excellent Training: A comprehensive training and development programme * Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 5 years) * Pension Scheme * Death in Service Scheme * Employee Assistance Programme About Shaftesbury Shaftesbury is a disability charity committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme and are committed to equal opportunities. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application