Digital Communications and Content Officer

The purpose of the job is to play a key role in delivering CIHT’s digital communications activity, with a particular focus on website editorial, content creation and social media.
The postholder will be responsible for planning, writing, editing and publishing high quality web first content, managing CIHT’s day to day website content and generating engaging social media content that supports CIHT’s strategic priorities, membership objectives and public profile. This is a hands on delivery role working closely with colleagues across the organisation and contributing to wider communications activity as required. 

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

We’re looking for a creative, detail-driven communicator to lead day-to-day website content and deliver engaging digital communications across web and social channels.

 

What you’ll do

 

• Manage and publish content across the CIHT website (news, blogs, events)
• Create compelling content for social media and campaigns
• Plan and deliver content through editorial calendars
• Work with colleagues across CIHT to bring stories and activity to life
• Use insight to improve content reach and engagement

 

About you

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Experience managing website content (CMS - Umbraco)
• Confident creating content for digital and social channels
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple deadlines

 

Why join us?

• Nationally respected professional body
• Collaborative, supportive team
• Opportunities to grow your digital content career
• Strong commitment to EDI and member impact

 

How to apply

To apply, please click the Apply button to view the full Job Description and application page. Please submit your CV together with a cover letter (maximum one page) outlining:

 

1. Why you are interested in this role and working at CIHT

Please tell us what attracted you to this opportunity and what interests you about CIHT and our work. xwzovoh

 

2. Your relevant experience and skills

Please highlight examples of experience relevant to the role, particularly in:

• writing and editing digital content
• managing website content using a CMS
• creating content for social media
• managing multiple priorities and deadlines

 

3. What you would bring to the role

Please include anything else you feel is relevant, such as experience with SEO, accessibility, analytics, membership/charity organisations, or your approach to inclusive communications.