THE CENTRAL BRITISH FUND FOR WORLD JEWISH RELIEF
38,000 per year
NW2
Full-time
4th January 2026
Candidate Brief Pack Social Media Manager worldjewishrelief.org Who we are World Jewish Relief provides life-saving and life-changing action to people in crisis around the world. Founded in 1933 and proud to have rescued over 65,000 Jews fleeing the Nazis, World Jewish Relief today supports vulnerable people from marginalised communities, suffering the consequences of conflict and disaster. We work with our trusted local partners to help people survive the consequences of conflict and disaster, to thrive and rebuild their lives. We deliver programmes using our expertise, with urgency to achieve maximum and sustainable impact for those within and beyond our community. Last year we assisted over 179,000 people in 19 countries worldwide with life changing interventions. All of our programmes are delivered in partnership with local organisations rooted in their own communities. Our philosophy builds on this heritage and our values insist we support those both within and beyond the Jewish community in many of the world’s harshest environments recognising the dignity and potential of all people. “World Jewish Relief provides life-saving and life-changing action to people in crisis around the world.” Paul Anticoni OBE, Chief Executive worldjewishrelief.org worldjewishrelief.org Why World Jewish Relief Dear Candidate, World Jewish Relief is the Jewish community’s international development and humanitarian agency. We tack- le Jewish poverty and reach beyond our community. We create opportunities for those out of work to become self-reliant; we bring dignity to the elderly and we respond to international disasters. Last year we assisted over 179,000 people in 19 countries worldwide. All of our programmes are delivered in partnership with local organisations rooted in their own communities. Our Jewish values compel us to support those both within and beyond the Jewish community in many of the world’s harshest environments, recognising the dignity and potential of all people. We pride ourselves on having a talented, welcoming and high performing team that recognises the critical role that each and everyone plays in achieving our goals. If the role of Social Media Manager appeals to you then we will look forward to receiving your application. Kind regards, Paul Anticoni OBE Chief Executive worldjewishrelief.org worldjewishrelief.org The Role A new role within the Communications and Marketing team, the Social Media Manager will lead our social media strategy, manage our channels, and create compelling, story-led content that engages new and existing supporters and raises awareness of World Jewish Relief. You’ll oversee our online voice, working closely with colleagues across communications, fundraising, and programmes to ensure a consistent, authentic presence across all platforms. Specific Responsibilities Content Creation & Storytelling • Plan, design, edit and publish engaging, exciting, on-brand content including posts, stories, videos, and graphics collaborating with the Creative team. • Collaborate with Marketing & Communications colleagues, as well as UK and International programmes teams, to gather and tell stories and provide creative updates on our work. • Write clear, emotive copy tailored for each platform and audience. • Ensure ethical storytelling practices that respect the dignity and rights of the people we work with. • Respond to urgent appeals and news, sometimes outside of standard hours, to ensure we inform and update our audiences as part of the real-time conversation when news unfolds. Channel Management • Iterate and deliver a social media strategy aligned with the World Jewish Relief’s mission, brand, and campaigns. • Manage day-to-day activity across all current platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube) and support us to develop our presence outside of these platforms. • Use analytics to track engagement, optimise content, and report on performance and growth, ensuring insights feed into our tactics moving forward. • Stay up to date with wider social media conversations, social trends, tools, and best practices, adapting strategies accordingly. Campaigns & Collaboration • Work closely with Head of Marketing to support paid campaigns across digital channels and ensure they are aligned with organic activity. • Work closely with the fundraising, Marketing & Communication teams to deliver integrated fundraising campaigns and events, aligned with campaign narratives but specific for social media audiences. • Work closely with Programmers and Partners to ensure they understand what good content looks like so you can maximise across our channels. Monitoring & Evaluation • Monitor social media conversations and engage in a timely and compassionate way. • Produce monthly reports summarising performance, reach, and impact. • Use insights to inform content planning and continuous improvement. worldjewishrelief.org worldjewishrelief.org The Person You will be able to demonstrate the following: Knowledge and Experience Essential • Experience managing and growing social media channels for a brand, ideally a charity, NGO, or values-driven organisation. • Ability to create and tailor content for a variety of global audiences, and report on results. • Confident using social media analytics and scheduling tools (e.g. Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite). • Understanding of ethical communications and safeguarding in international development contexts Desirable • Experience in paid social advertising and audience targeting. • Knowledge of SEO and digital marketing fundamentals. • A strong understanding of the Jewish community. • Experience of managing influencer partnerships and collaborations on social media. Skills and Abilities Essential • Expertise using design tools such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and After Effects. • Creative thinker with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. • Strong content creation and editing skills (photography, video, and short-form editing) with experiencing creating content for a brand, with demonstratable results. • Outstanding copywriting skills for online audiences • Excellent communication and storytelling skills with a keen eye for detail and tone of voice. Other Essential • A commitment and empathy to the work and values of World Jewish Relief. worldjewishrelief.org worldjewishrelief.org Employee Benefits • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays. After 2 years’ service holiday entitlement increases to 25 days. • Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme. • Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries. • Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies. • Enhanced maternity & paternity pay. • Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work related concerns or free counselling if needed. • Season ticket / travel to work loan. • Cycle to Work Scheme. • On Friday the office closes at 3pm. • We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options. Terms and Conditions Salary £38,000. Contract Full time, permanent. Hours Normal hours of work are 9:00 am to 5.30 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9.00 am to 3.00 p.m. on Friday. Location Hybrid working between our offices in NW2 and working from home. We encourage flexible working/working from home when and where appropriate. Safeguarding World Jewish Relief is participating in the Inter-Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-Related Misconduct in Recruitment Process within the Humanitarian and Development Sector. We will therefore seek information about safeguarding-related misconduct (i.e. sexual exploitation, sexual abuse or sexual harassment) that a candidate has been found to have committed when we obtain references from successful applicants. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role. You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must be committed to our faith-based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people. worldjewishrelief.org worldjewishrelief.org How to Apply As part of your application, we ask you to demonstrate your suitability for the role by answering the following questions in your cover letter: • Why are you the right choice for World Jewish Relief’s Social Media Manager? • What are the most relevant parts of your experience for this role, and why? • Looking at the specific responsibilities and the person spec, where do you feel you have the least experience? Closing date: 4th January 2026 worldjewishrelief.org worldjewishrelief.org worldjewishrelief.org