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Digital Communications Officer
Digital Communications Officer
Location: Hybrid – 4 days onsite across our Leeds-based services, 1 day home-based Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £29,880 - £38,180 (full earning potential)
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created the largest mental health and social support charity in England.
- Support around 125,000 people annually through 190+ services
- Operated by 3,500+ brilliant staff and volunteers
Are You Passionate About Helping Others?
If you love empowering communities, join our team! We provide support for individuals facing mental health challenges, substance use, housing issues, or domestic abuse.
Your work here would involve:
- Building real, meaningful relationships
- Creating lasting, positive change
The Role: Digital Communications Officer at Forward Leeds
Promote our alcohol and drug support service via engaging digital content and marketing. Part of city-wide public health campaigns targeting drug and alcohol-related issues.
Key Duties:
- Create and edit videos & digital content featuring people accessing services
- Develop social media campaigns to raise awareness of support available
- Collaborate with communications partners to coordinate messaging
- Attend community events for promotion and audience engagement
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Why Join Us?
- Eliminate barriers and positively impact lives through care.
- Work within a CQC Outstanding service, backed by a national charity.
- Embedded in a supportive, dynamic environment leading wider public health initiatives.
- Optional one day hybrid working with onsite collaboration in Leeds.
About You
We seek an applicant with:
- A qualification in Media, Communications, or a relevant subject (e.g., NVQ Level 4) or equivalent practical experience in digital content.
- Proven skills in:
- Video & photo editing
- Content creation
- Digital storytelling/marketing
- Strong written, organisational, and presentation skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Relevant experience in social media, communications, or marketing.
Benefits Summary
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support both career and wellbeing:
- Annual Leave:
- 27 days (rising to 32+ after 1 year)
- Pensions & Financial Security:
- 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5% employer pension support
- Life assurance (3× salary insurance)
- Additional Care:
- Enhanced sick pay & family-friendly policies
- Birthday leave & optional 5 bonus annual leave days
- Professional fee reimbursement for qualifications
- Health & Wellbeing:
- 24/7 online GP access
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Personality & Recognition:
- Rewarding "Way to Go" and Aspirations portals for career progression
- Incentives:
- £500 per referral ("Recommend a Friend" bonus)
- Travel & Commerce
- £500+ savings per year via Cycle to Work scheme & Credit Union
- Texpenses discounts across Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras, and Tickets for Good
- Legal Assistance & Support:
- Free will writing service
- Inclusivity & Wellbeing:
- Commitment to equal opportunities for all backgrounds/communities
- Accommodations for applicants under the Disability Confident Scheme
- Support for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
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Additional Notes
- Closing date: 19 July 2026
- For the full job description: Please see [Forward Leeds](insert link placeholder)
Waythrough recently merged with Aquarius, expanding further to offer the best care possible. Join us in our mission to transform lives, maintaining and enhancing well-being and independence.
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