Social Media Executive

Age UK is looking for a Social Media Executive to join our friendly and fast-paced Brand and Content team. You will work alongside the Social Media Manager and Strategic Social Media Manager to create content aimed at growing our presence across social media, with a particular focus on creating social-first video.

In this exciting role you will also work collaboratively with teams across the charity, to create engaging content that showcases the breadth of Age UK's work, both locally and nationally.

We operate a hybrid working model. We offer flexibility on working from home but require the applicant to be in our central London office a minimum of one day per week. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.

There will be times throughout the year when required to work on weekends and evenings from home or attend an event in order to deliver real time social media content. TOIL will be granted for any out-of-hours working.

Age UK Internal Grade 7L.

Last day for applications - Thursday 12th February 2026

Must haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test= T, Presentation = P

Experience
Strong experience managing social media accounts and a proven track record of creating engaging content for different channels and demographics. (A, I, P)
Experience in creating social media reports for senior stakeholders. (A)
Experience working with influencers and/or talent on video shoots. (A, I)

Skills and Knowledge
Proficiency in using social media management tools, including but not limited to, Sprout Social, Canva and Give Panel. (A, I,T)
Adept at using Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign). (A, I, T)
Ability to use mobile filming equipment to shoot social-first video. (P)
Excellent oral and written communication skills. (A, I, T)

Personal attributes
Proactive self-starter. (I)
Friendly, positive presence in the team and on shoots. (I)
An attention to detail. (I)
Someone who enjoys being part of a large fast-paced team. (I)

Great to haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience
Experience in a social media executive role within the third sector. (A, I)
Experience in project management and working to strict deadlines. (A, I)
Experience writing and developing a range of different content aimed at consumers, including online materials and printed resources. (A, I, P)

Skills and Knowledge
Ability to manage a social content calendar. (A, I)

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
• Many additional benefits

Additional Information

Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.

Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel.

Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

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