Social Media Officer

Join the Social Media Officer team at The Scouts – a full‑time, permanent role based in Gilwell Park, Chingford. The position offers a competitive salary of £33,476 per annum (Band E, Level
3) with full Outer London weighting and a comprehensive benefits package.

Title: Social Media Officer

Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford (hybrid – two to three days per month on Wednesdays when the Communications team is in)

Salary: £33,476 per annum (Band E, Level
3)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week). The role includes a rota‑based on‑call element for evening and weekend social media monitoring.

• Create, edit, design, schedule and monitor social media content across existing and new platforms.
• Collaborate with the Social Media Manager and cross‑functional creative, brand and media teams to produce channel‑appropriate content.
• Plan and schedule social campaigns, maintaining a solid understanding of audience needs and channel evolution.
• Manage community dialogue, responding to conversations and driving engagement with Scouts social media communities.
• Provide insights and recommendations on how to engage and influence target audiences.

• Experience working at pace in a fast‑moving social media environment.
• Excellent written communication skills with a talent for personality and brevity.
• Strong grasp of spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Skill in filming and editing short‑form video (Reels, Tik Tok) on a mobile phone.
• Ability to interpret content challenges and devise appropriate responses with support from colleagues.
• Proven project management across multiple initiatives.

• 28 days holiday (up to 32 days after two years of service plus additional days at Christmas).
• Flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs.
• Double‑matching pension up to 10% of gross salary.

Closing date: 11:59pm on Monday 12th January 2026.

First round interviews: 27th and 28th January 2026 (Teams).

Strictly no agencies.

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, recognising that diverse perspectives drive innovation and community growth.