Community Manager

About the UK Black Comms Network (UK BCN)

The UK Black Comms Network exists to increase the number and seniority of Black professionals in the UK PR industry. We believe that providing peer to peer networking and professional development opportunities and using our convening power to highlight issues and enact change will be the difference our industry needs to ensure Black comms professionals not only remain but thrive in the comms industry. Since launching a year ago we have amassed more than 150 members across all levels of experience with new members joining us everyday. We have a dedicated social media following and both our linked in and twitter pages have more than 1k followers.

About the role

  • Position: P/T Community Manager 

  • Location: Flexible | Remote

  • Start date: October 2021 

  • Salary: £17/hr

  • Hours: 16-20 hours/month

Opportunity: 

UK BCN is growing and we are looking for a part-time Community Manager to lead on member comms & engagement across email marketing, social media and events. This role is the first of its kind for UK BCN and yours to shape it and make yours! This would suit someone who already works in marketing or comms and is looking for an opportunity to build relationships with our community. 

Key responsibilities:

  • Managing and engaging with members on UK BCN Guild space

  • Managing the Member hub & database

  • Curating members’ career moves and achievements to inform monthly email and weekly social content

  • Engaging members around key happenings, activities and events 

Experience & Attributes

  • Efficiently manages workload 

  • Efficiently manages projects within set timelines

  • Strong, creative writer

  • Excellent organisational skills 

  • Attention to detail, critical-thinker and problem-solver

  • Knowledge of Squarespace (preferred but not essential)

To apply

Please send send a CV and covering note letting us know why you liked to joining the team to hello@blackcommsnetwork.co.uk 

Application deadline: 30 June 2022