Do you have a passion for digital content? Would you like to put your skills to use making a difference to millions of people across the UK? Do you want to work for a dynamic national charity at the centre of shaping and responding to end of life issues?

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Digital Content Officer who can create user-focussed digital content for Hospice UK’s websites. 

Position: Senior Digital Content Officer

Location: The position is based at the offices of Hospice UK, 34 – 44 Britannia Street, London, WC1X 9JG. Hybrid working from home and the office is currently in operation

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week (flexible working considered)

Salary: £33,000 per annum + excellent benefits

Contract: 12 months Fixed term contract

Benefits: 25 days annual leave entitlement rising by 2.5 days per year to 30 days after 2 years’ service, plus bank holidays, bonus 10 days leave at every five year work anniversary, Simplyhealth medical cash plan, flexitime and flexible, family-friendly culture, support for staff with caring responsibilities, group personal pension scheme, interest free season ticket loans, Cycle to Work Scheme, generous life assurance cover (3x annual salary) plus opportunities to volunteer for, and/or attend events e.g. London marathon, RideLondon, Hospice UK National Conference

Closing Date: 12pm on Tuesday 18th January 2021

Interview Date: First interviews (which will take place in person or on zoom) are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 25th January and second interviews on Thursday 27th January.

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Digital Content Officer with a proven track record of creating compelling digital content for different audiences.

You will be working as part of a Digital Team looking to transform Hospice UK’s digital output. You will be responsible for creating digital content – articles, blog posts, video content, podcasts and ensuring that they are, informative, engaging and laser-focussed on meeting our strategic objectives.

About You

A digital native with proven digital content skills, as comfortable at producing website articles highlighting best practice in the sector as you are in creating engaging, powerful videos with the public to support our Dying Matters campaign. You understand what makes good digital content and know how to write for search engines and for humans. You’ll be joining a small but experienced and ambitious digital team with big digital projects planned over the next year.

As Senior Digital Content Officer, you will be adept at writing for a variety of audiences on a variety of topics; content will include interviews with staff in hospices, news stories on policy reports or content for the end of life guide for the public and much more besides. The digital content will be informative, compelling and meet user need and our strategic objectives.

About the Organisation

Hospice UK is the national charity working for those experiencing dying, death and bereavement. We work for the benefit of people affected by death and dying, collaborating with our hospice members and other partners who work in end of life care.

We believe that everyone, no matter who they are, where they are or why they are ill, should receive the best possible care at the end of their life.

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