Digital & Communications lead (Co-op Partnership)

Barnardo's is here to change childhoods and change lives. And our incredible partnership with Co-op is helping us do just that. Together, we're raising £7 million to support positive futures for 1,000,000 young people across the UK. We are seeking a Digital & Communications Lead to help deliver this ambitious work.

In this role, you will programme manage the digital and communications strands of the Barnardo's and Co-op partnership, working across teams and with senior stakeholders to deliver against agreed objectives, milestones and KPIs. You will make sure children and young people's voices and experiences are at the centre of everything we do.

You will oversee organic and paid social media activity aimed at children and young people, manage the production of content and lead national and regional media and communications activity targeting adult audiences, including Co-op members and partners. You'll also manage relationships with external agencies, quality-assure digital outputs, oversee budgets, and lead regular reporting and evaluation.

The role requires confident matrix management, strong leadership and excellent communication skills. You will provide expert advice on digital and communications best practice, manage risk effectively, and use insight and data to drive impact. Building strong internal relationships and a trusted partnership with Co-op will be key to your success.

We're looking for an organised, creative and ambitious professional who thrives in complex partnerships and is committed to meaningful engagement with children and young people. If you want to use your digital and communications expertise to help transform young lives, we'd love to hear from you.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

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