Social Media Manager (M/F/D)

Goethe-Institut London • Part-time • London, ENG, GB • £17,262 / year • 2w ago

The Goethe-Institut London is looking for a Social Media Manager to join the Communications Department.Employment will be part-time (50%) with 19.5 hours per week. This role is offered on a one-year fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension.

The starting salary for this position in the Goethe-Institut’s remuneration scheme is £17.262 for the part-time position (per annum). Annual Leave starts with 13 days plus Bank Holidays for the part-time position (per annum). This increases depending on the length of service. The Goethe-Institut also offers a contributory pension scheme.

Please note that the successful candidate will need an existing valid UK residence and work permit.

Duties Comprise:

As a Social Media Manager you will be …

Creating, scheduling, and posting engaging multimedia content on the Goethe-Institut London’s social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and others) in line with our corporate design and mission
Monitoring and responding to audience comments and messages to foster a positive and interactive community
Tracking and analysing social media metrics to evaluate performance and contributing to future social media strategies
Collaborating with other departments to efficiently promote cultural and language events, programmes and classes
Supporting the Communications Department in preparing content for and the running of digital platforms including the Goethe UK‘s website and social media channels

Requirements:

A high level of English, equivalent to a C2 proficiency in both written and spoken communication
Intermediate language proficiency in German language or B1 level in written and spoken German and the desire to deepen the German language skill
Experience in strategic communications management including social media and online marketing
Experience in designing and editing content for digital audiences e.g. using platforms such as Canva, Kapwing or Photoshop
Experience working with CMS
Knowledge of and interest in the British and German cultural scenes
Excellent attention to detail
Flexibility and reliability
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication skills
British residency and the right to work in the UK