Social Media and Digital Engagement Lead

Social Media and Digital Engagement Lead

We re looking for a proactive, innovative and collaborative Social Media specialist to manage and grow our brand presence across social media via content planning and creation, publishing, community engagement and reporting.

Position: Social Media and Digital Engagement Lead

Location: Swindon/Hybrid

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £32,538 to £35,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 26 January 2026

First-round interview date: 2 and 3 February 2026 (Online)

Second-round interview date: 11 February 2026 (Swindon)

The Role

Bible Society believes the Bible is God s gift for God s world. We share it because we believe it changes lives for good. We want Christians to be confident in the Bible s truthfulness and reliability, and we want to change how people talk about it in wider society and invite them to see it as a source of wisdom and joy.

This role is all about bringing our strategy to life by delivering content that gives the Bible, and our brand, a voice in the digital sphere.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy that increases brand awareness
• Lead our social media activity
• Lead the planning, creating, commissioning, editing and publishing of suitable content
• Advise and support colleagues on the management of online communities
• Be the social media expert for colleagues across Bible Society
• Identify new platform opportunities
• Support the Head of Communications in handling crisis communication and reputation management
• Monitor and analyse social media performance

About You

This role requires a mix of creativity, digital storytelling and a passion for communicating the Bible s message as we inspire and equip our audiences to engage with the Bible.

You will have:

• Experience of leading the implementation of social media and/or digital marketing strategies, with a proven track record of increasing reach and engagement
• Extensive experience of using of using a wide range of social media platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Pinterest
• Understanding of digital fundraising strategies is desirable

Help us in our mission by matching your skills and experience with a job that really matters.

If you have the legal right to work and remain in the UK, are passionate about the Bible and know how to get the best from social media, we d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out your interest in and suitability for this position.

In Return

Commitment - As a Christian organisation, the charity believe you have gifts and abilities that are all your own. So they re willing to explore how what you have might fit what s needed.

The checklist There s no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you apply!

It's personal - You have a life outside work, and the organisation want you to be able to live it well. So are happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home.

Learn and grow - When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits everyone. The organisation is committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish, with a huge variety of learning resources available.

Together and apart - The charity believe in home working where it s appropriate, and during lockdown they made that work really well. But know how important it is to meet face to face, too and are committed to making the office an enriching environment, where people are glad to be.

Celebrating difference - Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the organisation and it promotes diversity of thought, culture and background. Diversity is valued and this is reflected in the workforce.

Level ground - We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help.

You may also have experience in areas such as Social Media, Digital, Marketing, Engagement, Social Media Officer, Social Media Lead, Brand Lead, Communications Officer, Communications Lead, Content Lead, Digital Marketing Lead.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.