Marketing and Communications Officer

Job Title: Marketing and Communications Officer

Location: Creswell / Ilkeston, Derbyshire

Contract: Part-Time, Fixed-Term (2 Years)

Salary: £37,500 FTE (£18,750 pro rata for 18.5 hours per week)

Role Overview

Autism East Midlands (AEM), the leading regional autism charity in the East Midlands, is seeking a creative and proactive Marketing and Communications Officer to support a new social enterprise while contributing to the organisation’s wider charitable activities.

This hands-on role will focus on creating engaging social media content, growing online communities, and developing impactful campaigns that strengthen brand presence and audience engagement. You will lead content planning, videography, editing, and campaign execution while ensuring activity aligns with broader marketing and organisational objectives.

This opportunity is ideal for a creative marketer with strong social media and video production skills who enjoys combining storytelling, strategy, and analytics within a purpose-driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media & Content Creation

• Plan, create, and publish engaging content across social media platforms

• Develop and grow social media communities through creative and consistent content

• Shape and maintain brand voice while adapting tone for different audiences and campaigns

• Identify trends and opportunities to increase engagement and reach

Videography & Creative Production

• Lead videography activities including filming, directing, editing, and post-production

• Produce high-impact video content optimised for social platforms

• Use tools such as CapCut or Adobe Premiere to create professional-quality content

• Capture real-time on-site content to support campaigns and storytelling initiatives

Campaign Management & Strategy

• Manage end-to-end social media campaigns from concept through to delivery

• Support creative strategy and execution aligned with marketing objectives

• Ensure campaigns support wider organisational and business goals

Performance Analysis & Optimisation

• Monitor campaign and platform performance using analytics and insights

• Use performance data to optimise content, engagement, and campaign effectiveness

• Deliver measurable growth across digital channels and online communities

Collaboration & Organisation

• Work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure messaging consistency and alignment

• Bring fresh ideas and creative approaches to marketing initiatives

The Successful Applicant

Essential:

• Proven experience managing social media accounts for brands or organisations

• Strong understanding of social media engagement, growth strategies, and platform trends

• Experience creating and editing video content for digital platforms

• Confident using videography and editing tools such as CapCut or Adobe Premiere

• Strong creative thinking combined with a data-driven mindset

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects

• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt tone and messaging

Desirable:

• Experience working within charities, social enterprises, or community-focused organisations

• Knowledge or understanding of autism or the social care sector

• Experience managing integrated digital campaigns

Salary & Benefits

• £37,500 FTE (£18,750 pro rata)

• Part-time role (18.5 hours per week)

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days total, pro rata)

• Flexible working arrangements

• Extensive induction and autism specialist training

• Generous occupational sick pay

• Employer pension scheme

• Free initial DBS check

• Friendly and supportive working environment

• Career progression opportunities

• Refer a friend scheme

• Access to counselling and legal/financial support services

About the Organisation

Autism East Midlands is a leading regional autism charity providing support, services, and opportunities for autistic individuals and their families across the East Midlands.

The organisation is committed to delivering impactful services while creating inclusive opportunities through both charitable and social enterprise initiatives.

If you are a creative and organised marketing professional with strong social media and videography skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected regional charity while helping shape the growth of a new social enterprise.

Apply Now here!