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Digital Communications Officer

VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS' NETWORK NORTH EAST
27,310.5 per year (pro rata)
County Durham
Part-time
19th April 2026
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Digital Communications Officer at Durham County Carers Support

Contract Type: Fixed term

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Part time

Application deadline:

Based: Hybrid

Salary: £16,386 Per Annum

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: County Durham

Role description: Project Support

Job Title: Digital Communications Officer (2 year fixed term contract)
Responsible to: Operations Manager
Hours: 21 hours per week

Salary:  £27,310.50 per annum pro rata (actual for 21 hours is £16,386.30)

Full driving licence and access to a car is essential. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check,

We’re looking for a creative, driven and thoughtful communicator to join our team and help bring the voices of unpaid Carers to life.

This is a role for someone who understands the power of communication — not just to inform, but to connect, influence and make a real difference.

About the Role

As our Digital Communications Officer, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we communicate with Carers, partners and supporters.

From writing compelling stories and managing social media, to developing campaigns and growing our digital reach, you’ll help ensure our work is seen, understood and valued.

You’ll work closely with our Team to capture real experiences and turn them into powerful, meaningful content.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Creating engaging content for our website, newsletters and social media

  • Telling authentic stories that reflect Carers’ lived experiences

  • Managing and growing our digital platforms

  • Supporting fundraising campaigns and raising awareness of our work

  • Producing graphics, video and promotional materials

  • Monitoring performance and shaping future communications

  • Maintaining our WordPress website and ensuring content is accessible and up to date

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • A

    strong writerwith a creative and engaging style
  • Confident using

    social media, digital platforms and analytics
  • Experienced in

    WordPress and video editing (Premiere Pro or similar)
  • Passionate about telling stories in a way that is

    ethical, sensitive and impactful
  • Organised, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities

  • Committed to maintaining

    high standards of data protection and safeguarding

Most importantly, you’ll understand how to communicate with care, purpose and authenticity.

At Durham County Carers Support, you’ll be part of a team that makes a genuine difference every day.

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