Social Media Assistant

We are looking for someone who can plan, create and deliver effective multi‑channel social media content with creativity, technical skill and a strong eye for detail.

Job details

Location

London Hybrid, with a minimum of 40% of working time at Speech and Language UK Offices

Salary

£27,557 - £28,382

Hours of work

full time, 35 hours per week

Contract

Permanent

Closing date

February 16, 2026

Job Title: Social Media Assistant

Location: London Hybrid, with a minimum of 40% of working time at Speech and Language UK Offices

Pay: £27,557 – £28,382

Hours: full-time, 35 hours per week

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Social Media Assistant to support the organisation’s digital presence across platforms by ensuring consistent, engaging and timely communication. We are looking for someone who can plan, create and deliver effective multi‑channel social media content with creativity. You will play a key role in shaping our digital voice across multiple platforms, creating compelling content that connects with our audiences and supports our wider marketing objectives. From planning campaigns to producing standout visuals, you’ll bring fresh ideas, strong technical skills and a proactive approach to everything you do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop engaging content for all social media channels, including paid digital advertising, and manage regular scheduling and platform maintenance.
• Produce content in a variety of formats such as static graphics, carousels, reels, videos and other creative assets.
• Moderate and respond to comments promptly, providing helpful information, signposting users to relevant resources and ensuring adherence to our social media guidelines.
• Support the creation of digital marketing plans and contribute to campaign development
• Work closely with colleagues across Digital, Engagement and Communications.

What we are looking for:

• a creative and detail‑driven individual who can plan, produce and manage multi‑channel social media content, analyse performance and communicate effectively with different audiences
• passionate about Speech and Language UK mission
• confident using key digital tools
• able to work collaboratively and proactively

About Us:

We are Speech and Language UK – we want every child to face the future with confidence. For 2 million children in the UK, learning to talk and understand words feel like an impossible hurdle. Without the right help, this can destroy their world. They feel disconnected from their family. Unable to make friends. Unfairly punished for not following instructions they don’t understand. What does the future hold for them?

Why Us?

Speech and Language UK is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for children and young people with communication needs.

• Impactful Work: You will contribute to meaningful projects that support individuals with speech and language challenges.
• Collaborative Environment: Working with passionate and dedicated teams committed to making a difference.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive organization.

Benefits include a competitive salary, 28 days holiday (pro rata for part time), group pension scheme, life assurance and the opportunity to work in an organisation where every job matters!  

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, addressing how you meet the criteria outlined in our candidate pack and why you want to join the cause to: jobs@speechandlanguage.org.uk.

Deadline for applications: 9am on Monday, 16 February 2026

Accessibility Support:
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at hr@speechandlanguage.org.uk and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Note on AI use:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a regular part of the application process. While it can be helpful for research, we’ve noticed some applicants rely too much on AI-generated answers. This often leads to weak responses that lack personal examples and important soft skills like communication and teamwork. As a result, these applicants are usually less successful. To ensure fairness, we ask that all candidates use their own words and real-life experiences as this makes the process more transparent and avoids the risks of AI-generated responses.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK and reside in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.