Content and Communications Officer

Details

Full-time, permanent, salary £26k-30k depending on experience. This is a home-based position with occasional travel to Birmingham, Manchester & London.

The role

Sepsis is one of the UK’s leading causes of preventable death, yet many people don’t recognise the signs early enough. This role is about changing that through compelling communication.

We’re looking for an exceptional writer and storyteller who can turn life-saving messages into content people engage with.

This is a hands-on role for someone with 2+ years’ experience. You’ll create content that reaches new audiences and drives awareness of sepsis and UK Sepsis Trust’s work.

You’ll be part of a small, passionate team, working closely with the Head of Partnerships and Campaigns, Marketing and Communications Lead, and Digital Media Officer.

About you

• Compelling writer and storyteller
• Proactive, creative, and organised
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Confident engaging with online communities
• Collaborative with excellent relationship skills
• Committed to inclusive, accessible communications

What you’ll do

• Write and edit high-quality content across paid/organic social, web, email, and campaigns
• Relaunch and grow our TikTok
• Turn real-life stories into educational case studies
• Plan and schedule content across channels
• Manage and engage our social media communities
• Track performance and use insights to improve results
• Deliver email campaigns that drive support
• Contribute to internal comms and ensure consistency

What you’ll bring

Essential

• 2+ years in a content or communications role
• Experienced writing for social, web, and email
• Skilled managing social channels and online communities
• Care about clarity, tone, and detail
• Able to turn complex information into clear, engaging content
• Familiar with tools like Canva, Mailchimp, WordPress (or similar)
• Experience growing engagement and understanding analytics
• Basic knowledge of SEO

Desirable

• Basic image and video editing skills
• Eye for design and visual storytelling
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Working knowledge of Salesforce CRM
• Experience in charity, not-for-profit, or health sectors

Why us

We’re a small team doing big things. You’ll own your work, be supported to do it well, and see the real impact – helping save lives.

Our Employment benefits include:

• 27 Days annual leave excluding bank holiday rising to 32 with service
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous CPD Allowance
• Flexible working arrangements

How to apply

Send your CV and a short covering letter to recruitment@sepsistrust.org by 1st May telling us why this role excites you and what you’d bring to the team.