Senior Content Officer

Location: Hybrid working - Part London office-based and part home working (the post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office) or home-based  Salary: £35,225 for London-based or £32,750 for Home-based Hours: 35 hours per week Closing date: Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 10.00am Interview date: Tuesday 23 September on Teams. Please note that there may be a second stage in person on Friday 26 September  This is a full-time fixed-term position for 24 months.    Please note that we reserve the right to hold interviews earlier so please apply as soon as possible.   Who we are looking for  We’re on the lookout for a skilled communicator who’s passionate about creating content that serves and supports the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community.  As Senior Content Officer, you’ll craft clear, useful and engaging content that helps people make informed decisions about their treatment, feel more connected, and understand the impact of the research we fund.  You’ll also help bring the voices of the T1D community to the forefront by sharing stories, insights, and experiences across our digital channels. From day-to-day content planning to writing, editing, and publishing across web, email, social, and media, you’ll be central to how Breakthrough T1D informs, inspires, and grows its reach in the UK.   Experience required ​Excellent writing and editing skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to tailor tone for different audiences. Solid understanding of digital platforms, especially websites and social media. Confident using a range of tools to create and publish multimedia content such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or content scheduling platforms The ability to gather and tell personal stories in a sensitive, creative and engaging way. Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues, partners, or lived-experience voices. Confidence and flexibility in managing multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.  Find out more For further information please view the full job description here.​For an informal and confidential chat about the role please contact Melanie Pelletier, HR Officer by emailing: mpelletier@breakthrought1d.org.uk.  About Breakthrough T1D Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.  Employee benefits As an employer we offer: Hybrid working arrangements  Flexible working and will consider compressed hours  Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service  Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment  Season ticket and cycle loan  Pension scheme  Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates  Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. Apply now To apply for the role of the Senior Content Officer, please complete the form, and include your CV and your cover note.  At Breakthrough T1D we do understand that the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence platforms like ChatGPT) can be a useful tool for candidates to assist in applying for our roles. We are not advocating a ban on the use of AI however we would ask that applicants do still allow for their authentic voice to be present, and we look forward to seeing examples of your specific experience in such a way that an AI application will not be able to replicate in the same way. Please find out more on how we process your application here.