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SOCIAL MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, The Brixton Chamber Orchestra (BCO)

  •  London
  •  Â£15k-20k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes September 15, 2025
  •  Matthew O'Keeffe
  •  contact@brixchamber.com
  • #Charity

Description

Job Summary

The Brixton Chamber Orchestra is looking for a South London Based experienced, creative and organised Social media & Communications Manager to join our team on a part-time basis.

Job Description

The Brixton Chamber Orchestra is seeking an experienced, creative and organised Social media & Communications Managerto join our team on a part-time basis. You will be responsible for driving our online presence, engaging audiences across digital channels, and leading on the promotion of our live events. This role is ideal for someone who is confident with social media platforms, has strong writing skills, and enjoys creating compelling photo and video content that captures attention and communicates our mission.

Much of this work can be remote, but presence in Brixton is required for all relevant performances and meetings. We would like you to come into our office in Brixton Library for 1 day per week. South London based would be preferable.


Location: Hybrid - London


Salary: £160 per day - 2days per week


Contract type: Part-Time, Fixed term - 2 years, with 3-month probation and option to extend

Start of role: Beginning of October 2025

Job Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience managing social media and communications (agency, in-house, or freelance)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Skilled in photography and video creation for social media (including filming, editing, and optimising for social platforms)
  • Proficient with design/editing tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar)
  • Ability to create engaging content tailored for different platforms
  • Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks with deadlines
  • Experience with analytics and reporting tools (e.g. Meta Insights, Google Analytics) an advantage
  • Experience working in a charity or nonprofit organisation

Desirable Skills & Qualities

  • Musical interest and understanding
  • Event support experience
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Strong interpersonal skills and team player
  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Understanding of/interest in the charity sector

Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities

  • Manage and grow our social media channels (Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok etc)
  • Create engaging on-brand content (posts, stories, graphics, photos, and short videos)
  • Plan, shoot, and edit photography, video content for use across platforms and campaigns
  • Liaise with external designers, photographers and videographers to commission content
  • Develop and schedule content calendars to support campaigns and events
  • Write and edit copy for newsletters, blogs and promotional materials
  • Monitor and report on social media performance and audience engagement
  • Support communications strategy and help raise awareness of our projects and initiatives
  • Liaise with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages), outlining your suitability for the role, and an example of your online / social media work to - [email protected]

The deadline for applications is 11.00 am on 15 September. Interviews will be held on 22 and or 24 September 2025 in Brixton Library.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Matthew O’Keeffe at [email protected]

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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