Social Media Executive
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,886 to £30,455 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 January 2026 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | The Duke of Edinburgh's Award |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Do you live and breathe social media? Do you understand how to nurture and grow online communities by helping to deliver engaging content across platforms – from Instagram and TikTok to LinkedIn and Bluesky?
Do you enjoy coordinating an end-to-end a high-volume social content calendar? Are you passionate about advocacy and championing young people?
The Social Media Executive at The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) will play a crucial role in managing DofE’s social media channels. You’ll coordinate and help to produce content across channels targeting audiences closest to our cause – including young people, leaders and volunteers, policymakers, corporate partners, current and potential supporters.
You’ll be joining a passionate, creative and ambitious team at an exciting time as we celebrate the DofE’s 70th anniversary.
What we are looking for:
A social media specialist with a passion for using social media to champion young people.
You will have experience in helping to plan, produce and publish engaging and creative content in a variety of formats across channels.
You will be a self-starter, with exceptional problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset, and have the ability to work effectively and independently in a hybrid environment.
You’ll demonstrate a strong dedication to the DofE Values
How to apply and interview dates
If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.
The deadline for applying for this role is: 18th January 2026 - Midnight
1st interviews will take place on: 21st & 22nd January -to be held virtually.
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us by email recruitment@dofe.org
Benefits
We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, an employee assistance programme, healthcare cash plan and volunteer leave. Also, 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays and an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and the New Year. Buy additional annual leave, benefits discount website, death in service benefit 4 x salary, incapacity benefit, generous family leave and sick leave.
The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.
**The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 per annum.
Do you enjoy coordinating an end-to-end a high-volume social content calendar? Are you passionate about advocacy and championing young people?
The Social Media Executive at The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) will play a crucial role in managing DofE’s social media channels. You’ll coordinate and help to produce content across channels targeting audiences closest to our cause – including young people, leaders and volunteers, policymakers, corporate partners, current and potential supporters.
You’ll be joining a passionate, creative and ambitious team at an exciting time as we celebrate the DofE’s 70th anniversary.
What we are looking for:
A social media specialist with a passion for using social media to champion young people.
You will have experience in helping to plan, produce and publish engaging and creative content in a variety of formats across channels.
You will be a self-starter, with exceptional problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset, and have the ability to work effectively and independently in a hybrid environment.
You’ll demonstrate a strong dedication to the DofE Values
How to apply and interview dates
If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.
The deadline for applying for this role is: 18th January 2026 - Midnight
1st interviews will take place on: 21st & 22nd January -to be held virtually.
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us by email recruitment@dofe.org
Benefits
We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, an employee assistance programme, healthcare cash plan and volunteer leave. Also, 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays and an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and the New Year. Buy additional annual leave, benefits discount website, death in service benefit 4 x salary, incapacity benefit, generous family leave and sick leave.
The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.
**The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 per annum.
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