Social Media Manager

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Social Media Manager role with MAF UK, leading the digital voice of a global Christian aviation mission bringing help, hope and healing worldwide.

As MAF celebrates its 80th year of service, MAF UK is using aviation to reach isolated communities across Africa, Asia and beyond with help, hope and healing. At a pivotal moment in its history, MAF UK is embracing ambitious growth, integrating people, systems and operations to be more agile, efficient and impactful in its mission.

Why work for MAF UK?

• A significant and creative role within a global Christian aviation mission
• 22 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Non-contributory pension scheme (10% employer contribution)
• Training and development (A budget for training is provided for every staff member)
• Supportive, faith-centred team environment with daily prayer and devotional times.
• Location: Hybrid Folkestone & Cranfield (min 2 days onsite per week)

We re looking for a creative, strategic and insight-led social media professional who can shape MAF UK s presence across organic and paid platforms. You ll bring strong experience in multi-channel social strategy, paid campaigns and community management, and you ll be genuinely passionate about connecting people with stories of mission and transformation.

In this role, you ll have the opportunity to:

• Own MAF UK s multi-channel social strategy, translating organisational priorities into platform-specific plans, editorial calendars and a consistent, values-aligned brand voice
• Design and lead an ambassador and influencer programme that extends the mission s reach through authentic, ethically-managed partnerships
• Plan, produce and optimise organic and paid social content across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube/Shorts, managing campaigns end-to-end
• Select, brief and manage specialist agencies, creators and freelancers, holding them to KPIs, budgets and brand standards
• Build performance dashboards, run structured experiments and translate insights into clear actions that grow engagement and Donor Income
• Actively participate in MAF UK s Christian life

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

For an informal chat to ask any questions, please contact Nick Thomas, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Please apply through the Charisma Charity Recruitment website with your CV and supporting statement, and for further details please see the candidate pack.

Applications are being reviewed on receipt and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. When a suitable candidate is found the role will close, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion , sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian.