Job Description

This role is 37.5 hours per week. Fixed term contract for 12 months.
Interview date; Thursday 13th November 2025.
Were looking for someone with a love of all things digital who knows their way around social media, can understand the workings of a website and can craft a good-looking email. Youll bring at least one years experience (paid or voluntary) in a similar role and be ready to get stuck in and help us improve our digital communications and marketing effectiveness.
Your days will be filled with a variety of digital communications and marketing tasks across all online channels. Whether thats writing and scheduling social media content, monitoring comments, shooting a video, editing a reel, answering enquiries, creating a staff e-newsletter or uploading a story to our website. Every day will give you the opportunity to grow your digital skills and flex your creativity.
Youll be passionate about St Oswalds Hospice, the work we do and the people we help and care for. Theyre at the forefront of all our digital communications and marketing.
Youll work on a range of internal and external campaigns and projects as part of a fun, friendly and dedicated team.
Main duties of the job
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You have experienced using digital platforms (e.g. social media, web, email) and their management/analysis tools (e.g. Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, Mailchimp, WordPress etc).
Youre confident responding to enquiries (in a friendly, helpful tone) and communicating with colleagues across the organisation to make sure the message gets to the right person.
Youre skilled at writing and editing on-brand copy for digital channels with a clear call to action and know how to engage different audiences.
Youre passionate about shooting and editing great videos and reels that tell a story.
You love learning new things, developing digital skills and you thrive in the buzz of a busy team.
Many people are put off by the idea of working in a hospice but behind our doors youll find much joy, laughter and happiness. Youll also find a warm, welcoming, flexible and supportive work environment within an organisation and team of people who really care about you. We have great benefits and access to a wide range of education and development opportunities.
About us
This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
Registered Charity No. 503386
St Oswalds Hospice aims to be an equal opportunities employer.
Disability Confident Leader.
You must have existing right to work in the UK for this role.
Details
Date posted
24 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
23,875 to 24,452 a year per annum full time
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0001-25-0017
Job locations
Regent Ave
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 1EE
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the delivery of digital communications and marketing activity that helps raise awareness, strengthen community engagement, and support income generation for St Oswalds Hospice. Help to maintain the hospices online platforms including creating, editing and sharing high-quality written and visual content ensuring that all communications are accurate, engaging and reflect our Vision and Values. Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the delivery of digital communications and marketing activity that helps raise awareness, strengthen community engagement, and support income generation for St Oswalds Hospice. Help to maintain the hospices online platforms including creating, editing and sharing high-quality written and visual content ensuring that all communications are accurate, engaging and reflect our Vision and Values.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Please see job description for full details

Skills Required