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Social Media Manager (MAT COVER)

Vacancy Reference
SMM/MC/ FR/UK-R1
Position Title
Social Media Manager (MAT COVER)
Type
Full-Time
Duration
Contract (12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period, Extendable and Renewable))
Hours
Full-time (09:00 (- 12:30 and 13:30) - 17:00) (Part-Time and Job Share options available)
Based at
Other (See Description)
Salary
£29,500 - £33,000 per annum (commensurate with experience)
Notes

Role Overview:

The Social Media Manager will lead our social media strategy to drive engagement through all social channels. From post planning, scheduling and creating content to reporting and optimising our content across both organic social media as well as paid social.

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 28th June 2025.

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

·         Interviews: As and when strong candidates identified

·         Start: ASAP thereafter (by 1st November 2025)

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

(Hybrid options considered)

Job Posted
29/05/2025
Deadline for Applications
28/06/2025

Position Summary

Main Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for creating and delivery our social media strategy across all existing and new social media platforms.
  • Responsible for the planning, creating, scheduling and reporting of all organic social media content across existing as well as new social media channels.
  • Responsible for the planning, creating, reporting and optimising all paid social media content across all existing as well as new social media channels.
  • Responsible for a paid social budget, including reporting on spend and ROI on a weekly and monthly basis.
  • Perform social media audits to further optimise channels.
  • Report on social listening amongst our core base and issues.
  • Manage requests from across the organisation including the development of a social media briefing process for continued cross-org support.
  • Engage with key followers including some influencers across our social accounts.
  • Report on all relevant social metrics including engagement, follower count, impressions and reach.

Essential:

  • Right to work in the UK
  • DBS Certificate at suitable level / undertaking to cooperate to obtain a DBS Certificate at suitable level
  • Declaration of any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest (ie any relationship or affiliation with individuals currently employed by or associated with the organisation)
  • Experience in an agile fundraising environment where priorities can change without warning.
  • Test and learn mindset to deliver the best performing social posts.
  • Data driven to optimise performance across channels.
  • Experience in Meta, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest and TikTok.
  • Stays up to date with social media trends including new social channels.
  • Good organisational and time management skills.
  • Strong copywriting skills including the ability to story-tell.
  • Creative thinker to do things differently.
  • Strong communicator and able to work collaboratively.
  • Experience in content creation including graphics and video creation skills.

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of fundraising, preferably in an Islamic charity.
  • Experience with task management software.
  • A basic understanding of Islamic values and Muslim practices.
  • An awareness of Health and Safety values.
  • Full licence and access to a car to drive to meet with community leaders, partners potential event venues and collaborators.
  • Multilingual Skills

About Muslim Hands

Muslim Hands is an international aid agency and NGO dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and education to communities in need worldwide. With a presence in over 40 countries, we strive to alleviate poverty, empower marginalised individuals, and respond to emergency situations with compassion and expertise.


How To Apply

Application is by CV and covering letter by email to hr@muslimhands.org.uk or by hard copy to our address.

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Muslim Hands UK

Established in 1993, Muslim Hands is an aid agency and NGO helping those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disaster in over 20 countries worldwide.