Digital Media and Communications Officer Young K&C Deadline: 15 Oct 2025

Digital Media and Communications OfficerTitle:

Digital Media and Communications Officer

Contract:

Permanent, part-time, 21 hours per week

Location: Ladbroke Grove with opportunity for flexible and remote working

Reporting to:

Co-CEO

About the role

The Digital Media and Communications Officer will support us in developing engaging digital content for our digital media and websites, reaching local voluntary organisations, children and young people, families and additional stakeholders. You will be responsible for managing our social media calendar, creating online content and assets and supporting the development of Our City. Alongside this, there will be opportunities for creative development over the course of the contract through Young KandC’s additional initiatives and projects.

Young KandC is an exciting, dynamic cross-sector partnership, creating a community of member and partner organisations working together to support children and young people in Kensington and Chelsea. Our members are local voluntary and community sector organisations offering a range of services across the borough.

We aim to improve outcomes for local children and young people by building a thriving local voluntary sector and reducing inequality. Our approach brings together local voluntary organisations, businesses, and public sector organisations to provide targeted support for local children and young people.

What you’ll be doing:Digital Content Creation

Develop engaging digital content tailored for Young KandC’s social media channels, including Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn

Produce engaging video content to highlight the work of Young KandC and its members

Research issues affecting young people in the local community to create insightful campaigns that increase awareness of local services

Channel Management and Engagement

Manage Young KandC’s social media channels, including scheduling posts, monitoring responses, and engaging with our digital community

Maintain a strong level of positive engagement across all digital platforms

Raise awareness and the profile of Young KandC’s work, impact, and its connection to local voluntary organisations, in partnership with the Co-CEO and Grants and Impact Officer

Web and Platform Development

Support the ongoing development of Young KandC’s website

Contribute to the growth of Our City, a platform connecting local young people to activities and programmes in their area

Reporting and Insights

Create short reports on the engagement, reach, and impact of communication channels

Share insights and recommendations to improve digital performance and engagement

Collaboration and Support

Work in partnership with the Membership and Development Manager to support Young KandC’s members with digital media and communications queries

Collaborate with colleagues to ensure communications amplify Young KandC’s wider programmes and priorities

Who we’re looking for:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Creative and innovative approach to develop new ideas and ways of working

Experience managing and creating content for multiple social media platforms

Strong organisational and planning skills

Experience of creating basic print and digital assets, including newsletters, short form videos, flyers, and images on software such as Canva and Adobe suites

Some experience of website management

Some experience of photography and videography

Some experience of collating and presenting data for reporting

Passionate about supporting the local voluntary sector, children and young people

Can-do attitude and ready to support our small but dynamic team!

Although not essential, we strongly encourage applications who live, work or study in Kensington and Chelsea or who have existing knowledge and lived experience of the local area or voluntary sector.

What we can offer you:

Great location in the heart of the Kensington and Chelsea community

Opportunities for training and development related to the role

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure

A day off on your birthday

Taking part in exciting community events

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

Young KandC supports a wide range of diverse communities. We are committed to ensuring that young people across all communities are represented within play and youth services and have access to high-quality support to achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to championing voices from across all communities, we acknowledge the barriers faced by people who have been impacted by poverty and experienced by women, LGBT+ people, disabled people and people from the global majority. We actively encourage applicants from all sections of the community to champion and represent the voices we support both within and outside of our organisation.

Accessibility:

Our building is fully accessible. We support all applicants and if you need any adjustments made to the application process or have any questions regarding accessibility within the role, please do get in touch.

To apply:

Please upload your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the skills/experience that will support you in this role via the link by

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