Social Media and Public Sector Engagement Officer

Didsbury, Greater Manchester (Hybrid)
£24,000.00 per year (for 3 days per week)
Part-time (3 pre agreed days per week)
Permanent
Job description

We are seeking an experienced Social Media & Public Sector Engagement Officer to lead our social media and digital communications activity.

This role is about more than managing social media channels. We are looking for someone who can help raise the profile of invest in play amongst local authority leaders, commissioners, government departments, charitable funders, service providers and organisations working with children and families.

The successful candidate will be confident creating content that engages both professional and public audiences while helping position invest in play as a trusted and influential voice within the children's and family support sectors.

English will be the primary language of communication, however our content is viewed globally. We are therefore looking for someone who can communicate effectively with international audiences and adapt messaging for different countries, cultures and service environments.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in charities, not-for-profit organisations, children's services, education, family support or related sectors.

Experience communicating with public sector decision-makers, commissioners, funders or senior stakeholders is highly desirable.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview and asked to deliver a 10-minute presentation outlining how they would increase invest in play's visibility amongst local authority and government decision-makers, commissioners and organisations supporting children and families during their first six months in post.

Application resources
Organisation
Invest In Play Ltd View profile Organisation type Non Charity Employer Company size 1 - 5
Posted on: 24 June 2026
Closing date: 24 July 2026 at 14:16
Tags: Communications, Education, Engagement / Outreach, Social Media, Youth / Children