Main Job Purpose

Here at Action For Humanity (AFH), we are looking for a Digital Content Creator & Copywriter. You will join us on a full-time basis, in office, and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £27,000 to £32,000 per annum (depending on experience).

AFH is a charity that aims to provide aid and assistance to people affected by natural and man-made disasters. Our vision is a world of crises-resilient communities. Our mission is to mobilise and respond to emergencies and critical needs through humanitarian, development and peace-building action, helping affected communities survive, recover and build a better future.

As our Digital Content Creator & Copywriter, you will be playing a pivotal role in engaging audiences and sharing impactful stories. The Digital Content Creator & Copywriter will be assisting, creating, managing, and maintaining content across our social media platforms and website. This individual will collaborate with various departments, including the graphic design, videography teams and website, and take the initiative to gather information from reports and the Programmes department. 

The role also includes opportunities to travel internationally, documenting and promoting the vital work we do globally.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

1. Content Creation

• Write engaging, compelling, and action-oriented copy for social media platforms.
• Update and maintain website content, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and impact.

2. Social Media Management

• Maintain and oversee social media accounts across different field offices and departments.
• Schedule, post, and monitor content on our social networks to ensure consistent messaging and engagement.

3. Website Content Management

• Regularly update copy on the website, landing pages, and blog to ensure a strong digital presence.
• Optimise content for SEO and user engagement.
• Work with the marketing and design teams to enhance web content and improve user experience.

4. Collaboration

• Work closely with the graphic designer and videographer to create cohesive campaigns.
• Coordinate with various teams to align content with organisational goals.

5. Information Sourcing

• Take initiative to gather relevant data and stories from reports and the Programmes department to create meaningful content.

6. Innovation & Energy

• Brainstorm and execute creative ideas to engage and inspire audiences.
• Bring enthusiasm and a proactive mindset to all tasks and projects.

7. Travel Opportunities

• Represent the organisation abroad, capturing and sharing impactful stories of the people we support and the work we do.

8. Other 

• Any other reasonable tasks as assigned by line manager.

What we are looking for in our Digital Content Creator & Copywriter:

Education
• Bachelors in a related field such as Marketing, Media, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, etc) and/or CIM level 5 or relevant experience (Essential)• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience
• Experience working in a charity or non-profit organisation.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), SEO, and basic graphic design tools.
• Knowledge of international humanitarian work or similar sectors.

Skills
• Proven experience in content creation, website management, and social media strategy.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with an adaptable tone and style.
• Experience in updating and managing website copy and content.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• A self-starter with the ability to source and collate information independently.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• Passionate about making a difference and sharing stories that inspire action
• Passion for humanitarian causes and empathy for those in crisis.
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Languages
• Strong written and spoken English essential.
• Other languages such as Arabic, Urdu or Bengali beneficial but not essential.

Benefits of joining us include:
• A competitive salary of £27,000 to £32,000 per annum;
• All work-related travel and other expenses paid;
• Remote working and flexible working hours;
• 25 days’ holiday allowance + bank holidays + your birthday off;
• Matched pension contributions;
• Enhanced sick pay;
• Structured annual performance development review process, which informs annual salary reviews and involves training and development provision;
• EAP with 24/7 access to emotional support including counselling, and legal and financial advice. 
• Hundreds of discounts and special offers, for shopping, dining out, joining a gym, and more;
• Opportunities to go on international deployment/field visits, where appropriate;
• Annual away days/retreats involving training, teambuilding, outdoor and social activities;
• Subsidised social activities.

This would be an ideal role for a self-motivated, flexible and dynamic Content Creator/Copywriter looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within a growing charity. We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. For the best chance of success, please apply today – we would love to hear from you.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Action For Humanity also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment  procedures

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Our Values

Believe in the cause

We believe in changing a situation from negative to lasting positive; helping those in need; saving and transforming lives for the better is what drives us.

Work together

Teamwork is the backbone of our work’s success.

Give with grit

Being a “gritty” person means perseverance and passion for long-term goals; hence, freely giving with courage, conscientiousness, and resilience; acting with optimism, confidence, and creativity as you strive for excellence.

Make life better

Ultimately, our work is to make life, in its holistic sense, better for everyone, and everything, including the environment.