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SalaryOrganic Social and Communities Manager
Permanent
Guildford: £39,000 - £42,600
Smart Hybrid Working
Are you an ambitious social media expert, experienced in creating and delivering a strategic vision?
Are you passionate about customers and their experience within the social landscape?
Are you keen to use your skills to build new, compelling communities?
As the Organic Social and Communities Manager for AQA, you will be responsible for driving the development of our Organic Social strategy; keeping brand strategy and community front of mind.
You will own and shape the direction of a key communications channel in a large charitable organisation, where the customer is paramount.
What's in it for me?
We value our colleagues who all work hard to deliver a first class service within the world of education. We value a work/life balance and are able to offer a range of benefits including the following:
- a basic of 25 days annual leave (rising with service) with Bank Holidays and additional closure days at Christmas on top
- a working week of 35 hours
- a good pension with up to 18.5% combined contributions
- free parking
- recently refurbished office spaces offering a variety of individual and collaborative workspaces
- private medical insurance and a healthcare cash reward plan
- life assurance and enhanced maternity/paternity leave and more
What will I need to succeed?
- Deep knowledge of social media, what is changing, and which platforms are right for our brand
- Informed, articulate knowledge on social strategy and a future-focused mindset
- Experience in owning and leading social channels for brands (experience in the education or charity sector is desirable but not necessary)
- Strong understanding and experience in building successful online communities
- Experience in fostering and activating influencer communications and how to build long-term, meaningful partnerships
- Experience in content strategy : what does good look like for AQA?
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; experienced in complex stakeholder management, influencing and presenting
- The ability to upskill colleagues to drive advocacy and leverage a greater share of voice
- Be results focused: make pragmatic decisions and deliver at pace
- Have a "step up" mindset: use sound judgement and take accountability for actions
What Next?
Upload your most recent CV and a cover letter explaining why you are the best person for this role.
Interviews will be held w/c 8th April.
Every application will receive a response.
