Job Description

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Marketing, Design & Social Media Officer (Part-Time Contract)



Contract: Until 31st March 2026

Hours: ~ 2.5 days/week (20 hours/week)

Location: Remote

Reports to: [Marketing Manager]






About Mencap



Mencap is the leading charity for people with a learning disability in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice, change laws, and provide support so that everyone has a chance to live the life they choose. Our values are Passionate, Inclusive, Brave, Positive, Kind.






Purpose of the Role



We are seeking a creative, skilled and motivated Marketing, Design & Social Media Officer to support Mencap's marketing, design and social media activity. In this role you will help to produce high-quality visual content, write engaging copy, manage social media channels, schedule posts, and support broader campaigns to increase awareness and engagement with Mencap's mission.






Key Responsibilities



Create graphic design work (print & digital) in Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) in line with Mencap's brand guidelines. Use Canva for quicker turn-around or template-based content. Plan, shoot/collect, edit video content (for campaigns, social media, internal comms) using appropriate tools (Adobe Premiere Pro / After Effects /CapCut other video editing software). Create, write, edit, proof-read copy for social media posts, newsletters, blogs, web pages, reports, etc., ensuring tone, style & messaging is consistent and compelling. Develop and maintain the social media content calendar; schedule posts via social media management tool(s). Monitor, respond to, and engage with audiences on social media, collaborating with other teams as needed (e.g. campaigns team, communications). Assist with the visual aspects of campaigns (graphics, banners, online adverts). Support analysis of performance: track metrics such as reach, engagement, video views; produce regular reports with insights and suggestions for improvement. Work with internal stakeholders to gather briefings, source content, images, quotes, case studies etc. Ensure all content meets accessibility standards (e.g. captions/subtitles on videos, alt text on images). Maintain and organise a repository of visual assets (images, video, graphics etc.). Person Specification



Essential Skills & Experience



Strong graphic design skills using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, CapCut or similar). Proficient in Canva, including setting up templates, adjusting designs, etc. Good video editing skills - ability to edit short video clips for social/digital use, add graphics, transitions, captions etc. Strong social media skills: content scheduling, platform knowledge (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok), monitoring/engagement. Excellent copywriting and editing skills - ability to write clear, engaging, audience-appropriate content. Ability to manage own workflow, meet deadlines, juggle multiple tasks. Good eye for detail, consistency and brand adherence. Desirable



Experience in the charity / not-for-profit sector, or working with social causes. Experience using analytics tools (e.g.SproutSocial, Buffer Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite, or other social media management tools) and using data to inform content decisions. Basic photography or content production experience (shooting photos / video). Understanding of accessibility best practices in digital communications. Practical Details



Contract length: 6 months - until 31st March. Working days: 2.5 days per week (exact days to be agreed). Occasional work in London office. Salary: * Holidays: pro rata including bank holidays.