Digital Content Officer NEW

Andover, Hampshire
Macular Society

Digital Content Officer – £30,000-32,000 (depending on experience)

Full time, 35 hours a week Monday to Friday

Remote role with opportunity to work hybrid in Andover, Hampshire.

Are you an experienced digital content officer who would love to use your skills to help us Beat Macular Disease?

We are looking for a highly organised candidate with exceptional attention to detail, strong knowledge of digital audiences, and experience publishing content via CMS or email platforms, with a solid understanding of accessibility and digital best practice.

Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.

To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to Beat Macular Disease forever.

About the role

The digital content officer plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality digital communications across website, email and social media channels. Working closely with the digital content manager and email marketing manager, you ll help ensure all content is accurate, accessible, on-brand and delivered on time. This role is vital in keeping day-to-day digital activity running smoothly, enabling senior colleagues to focus on strategic development and optimisation.

You ll be responsible for: ES1

Review, publish and maintain digital content

Support the execution of campaigns and ongoing communications

Collaborate with internal teams to gather and prepare content

Produce multimedia content such as short videos, podcasts and webinars

Help manage social media channels

Respond to audiences in a timely, sensitive and inclusive way

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience in a similar role, working with multiple stakeholders

Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work

Clear written communication skills, with the ability to follow tone, style and accessibility guidance

Understanding of SEO, accessibility, and digital best practice principles

Experience using digital systems and tools (such as Dotdigital and Umbraco), along with social media and basic multimedia content creation

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, work to deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities

Collaborative, proactive approach with a willingness to learn and a sensitivity to audience needs, particularly in relation to sight loss, disability or personal stories.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a range of digital channels in a supportive environment. You ll develop your skills in SEO, accessibility and content design, while contributing to meaningful work that helps people with sight loss access vital information and services. We re looking for someone proactive and collaborative, with a genuine interest in purpose-driven digital communications.

Why join us?

In return, we provide a great working culture we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease.

Benefits include:

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

Option to buy or sell annual leave

Supportive enhanced family-friendly policies

6% pension contribution

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Please view the full job specification attached

To apply: Please attache your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the job description and person specification.

In line with our value of Showing we care , we ask that the covering letter is written in your own words and not heavily reliant on AI-generated content.

Closing date: Monday 6 July at 09:00

Interviews: Monday 13 July and Tuesday 14 July 2026 (remote online)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you have a disability and require additional time to complete your application, up to and including the closing date, please let us know.