Job Description

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Content Creator

Hours:

Full Time 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday preferred, but open to discussions about part-time or more flexible options

Salary:

28,000 - 32,000 per year depending on experience

Reports to:

Director of Engagement

Location:

Hybrid working. A mix of home and Leukaemia Care offices (at One Birch Court, Blackpole East, Worcester, WR3 8SG) with a minimum of two days in the office and occasional travel across the UK

Contract:

Permanent

About Leukaemia Care

Leukaemia Care is the UK charity supporting anyone affected by leukaemia, MDS, or MPN.

We provide trusted information, practical and emotional support for people affected by leukaemia right across the UK from our base in Worcestershire and our Hospital Hubs in more than 20 locations around the country.



BBC Lifeline Appeal

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for a creative, confident Content Creator to help us bring Leukaemia Care's stories to life.





You will create high-quality videos, photos, and posts, and copy that connects with people affected by leukaemia and those whose fundraising can help to support our work.




Your work will grow our presence across social media channels, and feed into other communications and marketing activity raking place across the organisation to deliver our services and raise funds for them.





This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys storytelling, understands how to engage audiences, and can turn real stories and moments into inspiring digital content.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation

Plan, film, and edit short-form videos and other content (including Reels, Stories, TikToks, YouTube Shorts) that show our services, staff, and community in action - explaining the impact of our work to patients, carers, professionals and fundraisers.





Capture photos at our Worcester HQ and at events, patient groups, or partner sites around the country.





Write and schedule social posts that match our tone and campaign goals.





Work with the wider Engagement team to generate content for internal communications and direct marketing materials.





Work with the Design Officer to produce graphics and templates for digital channels.





Repurpose patient stories, blog posts, and booklets into engaging social-friendly formats.



Ensure all content meets accessibility and consent standards.

Social Media and Engagement

Manage day-to-day posting across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok, and any other relevant channels.





Work with our external social media agency to plan and deliver paid and organic campaigns.





Monitor engagement, respond to comments and messages, and ensure our online tone is kind, inclusive, and supportive.





Track performance through analytics and share monthly reports with the team.

Collaboration

Work closely with the Director of Engagement and Design Officer on campaign planning.





Liaise with colleagues across Fundraising, Patient Services, and Information to gather stories and create relevant content.





Support filming or photography days for PR and awareness campaigns.





Contribute to monthly content planning and creative meetings across all communications and marketing activity.

Travel and Filming

Visit hospitals, patient events, and partner locations to film or photograph stories that highlight our impact.





Maintain safe and respectful filming practices, including full consent and safeguarding compliance.





Must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car (mileage reimbursed).

Person Specification

Essential

Strong experience creating engaging digital content for social media. Confident filming and editing short-form video using mobile or DSLR. Excellent written skills and understanding of tone for different audiences. Working knowledge of tools such as Canva, CapCut, Adobe Express, or similar. Experience managing or contributing to social accounts for an organisation or brand. Self-motivated, well-organised, and comfortable working to tight deadlines. Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Desirable

Experience working within a charity, healthcare, or community organisation. Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design. Familiarity with paid social media or Google Ad Grants. Basic photography and graphic design experience. Understanding of SEO and analytics tools (Meta Insights, Google Analytics, Looker Studio).

Why it's great to work at Leukaemia Care

As well as the satisfaction of knowing you improve the lives of people with



leukaemia, blood cancer, we also offer the following:




Pension scheme with Aviva - we will match employee contributions up to 7% of qualifying earnings. Life Assurance (also known as death in service benefit) of four times annual salary. Employee Assistance programme. Cycle to work scheme. Enhanced sick pay (as set out in our staff handbook). Bereavement leave of up to five days paid leave should the need unfortunately arise. Annual leave of 36 days including 8 bank holidays pro rata. Additional discretionary annual leave between Christmas and New Year. Free onsite parking at our offices in Worcester (if applicable) Induction training and ongoing training to help you deliver your role Staff social events - in person and online to ensure all employees have an opportunity to get involved.




We will also ensure that you are supplied with the right equipment for the job and



to work safely - this may include a laptop as well as equipment to make your working day as comfortable as possible. If the job requires it, we also reimburse pre-approved travel expenses.