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Shape the future: Join us as a Digital Content Executive at NFER
Are you passionate about creating digital content?
We're seeking an enthusiastic Digital Content Executive to join our team and drive engaging social media and online content. With a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work with a globally respected charity, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference.
Salary: £31,000–£35,000 per annum (non-negotiable)
Annual Leave: 30 days plus 4 paid closure days
Pension Contributions: 10% employer contributions
Family Support: Enhanced maternity/parental leave and paid compassionate leave
Flexible Working: Hybrid setup with some attendance at our Slough office required, full-time (35 hours)
JOB DESCIPTION
As a Digital Content Executive, you’ll play a vital role in promoting NFER’s research, products and services on all of its online channels. This role supports day-to-day management of the Foundation’s social media channels across the main NFER brand and the NFER Classroom and NFER International sub-brands, as well as the Foundation’s website. As part of a small, flexible team, you’ll focus on ensuring NFER’s digital content is delivered in the right place and in the right format to reach and connect with its intended audience.
Key responsibilities:
- Create organic, multimedia social media content across all NFER main brand and sub-brand channels
- Write copy in an engaging manner appropriate to its channel to draw in new audiences, without compromising the accuracy of our evidence and the independence/reputation of the charity as a whole
- Proactively make suggestions on creating different types of content to support social media and other digital communications and marketing activity
- Create and edit short videos for internal and external audiences
- Deliver and maintain an engaging set of NFER visual templates for all brands/sub-brands across website and social media templates in line with overall brand guidelines.
- Develop web pages to promote various outputs, products and/or pieces of research
- Analyse performance across all digital channels and use this data to suggest enhancements to NFER’s digital and communications strategies.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential skills and experience:
- Proven track record of social media marketing and/or managing accounts on behalf of organisations
- Demonstrated ability/experience in use of systems such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop and GA4
- Have a basic understanding of SEO and online user journeys/habits
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to adapt content to suit the needs of a particular audience and/or channel
- Proficient in using technology, staying updated with emerging technologies, understanding their functions, and navigating digital platforms. Able to troubleshoot basic issues and effectively incorporate technology into tasks to enhance productivity and innovation.
- Comfortable working with data analysis, reporting and managing datasets, with a strong commitment to maintaining data integrity and compliance.
We would encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the listed essential skills as you may have further skills which we didn’t know we needed.
Other roles you may have experience of include: Digital Marketing Officer, Marketing Assistant, Social Media Assistant/Coordinator, Website Officer or Online Marketing Executive.
WHY NFER?
At NFER, we are recognised globally for providing trusted research, resources and insights that drive meaningful change. By joining us, you’ll contribute to a mission that prioritises impact over profit, working in an environment where collaboration, flexibility, and inclusion are valued.
What we offer:
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance from day 1.
- The chance to make a real difference in the education sector.
APPLICATION PROCESS
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply early. Shortlisting will commence from 30 March 2026
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, alternative document formats or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to contact us at HR@nfer.ac.uk. Further details can also be found in the Job Information Pack.
If you’re ready to bring your skills and passion to a role that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and start your journey with NFER.