Marketing and Communications Officer

Marketing and Communications Officer

• £40,000 (FTE) 18½ hours per week
• 2 year fixed term
• Based between Creswell and Ilkeston initially

We're looking for a creative and proactive Marketing and Communications Lead to lead content creation and platform growth for a fun and exciting social enterprise run by Autism East Midlands.

This is a hands-on role focused on producing high-impact content across social media accounts. You will help to shape brand voice and be involved with creative execution and strategy, building engaged communities, and delivering measurable results.

You will be responsible for planning and producing content, leading videography (filming, directing, editing), and managing end-to-end social media campaigns. The role also involves analysing performance, optimising content, and ensuring all activity aligns with wider marketing and business objectives.

You will have

• Proven experience managing social media accounts for brands
• A strong understanding of what drives engagement and growth
• Confidence behind the camera as well as in editing, with solid videography skills using tools such as CapCut or Adobe Premiere
• Ability to be both creative and data-driven, able to spot trends, generate ideas, and use performance insights to continuously improve content and campaigns
• Willingness to be on-site regularly to capture real-time content and bring fresh ideas to life

Future Opportunities 

This role offers significant potential for growth.

• There is scope for hybrid working once the initial set-up phase has been completed.
• Subject to the success and growth of the social enterprise, there may be opportunities to increase working hours in the future.
• While this position is offered on a two-year fixed-term basis, there is potential for the role to continue beyond this period should the marketing function demonstrate ongoing business need and growth.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days)
• Extensive induction with autism specialist training
• Generous occupational sick pay
• Free initial DBS Check
• Employer pension scheme
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Flexible working
• Excellent career progression
• Refer a friend scheme
• Access to counselling
• Access to legal and financial support