1. Pay and Structure

£16.70 per hour (sessional rate) – initial 1-year contract, with potential extension

to 2 years (subject to continued funding)

21 hours per week (sessional arrangement)

£32,131 full-time equivalent (FTE), based on 37 hours per week

Additional project hours may be available when needed

Proposed start: January 2027

2. How to Apply

Please apply by email, including the following:

1. CV

A CV (no longer than 2 pages) outlining your relevant experience against the information

provided below, past roles and any qualifications.

2. Supporting statement

A supporting statement (no longer than 2 X A4 pages) explaining:

i. Why you are interested in Happy Healthy You, and this role

ii. How your experience meets the role requirements and relevant essential and

desirable criteria

iii. Examples of communications and social media work you have led or delivered

iv. Links to examples of your work, such as social media content, campaigns, reports,

Send your application to: info@happyhealthyyou.org.uk

Subject line: Communications and Social Media Lead – Application

Closing date: Sunday 6 December 2026, 11:59 pm.

Interviews: Friday 11 December 2026.3.

3. About Happy Healthy You

Happy Healthy You (Bradford and Beyond) CIO is a registered charity working across

Bradford to support people to improve their health and wellbeing through community-

based activities, including physical activity, wellbeing workshops, emotional and

mental health support, and outdoor and nature-based opportunities.

We work with people most affected by barriers to accessing mainstream services,

meeting them where they are in their communities. We build trust, listen, and adapt

what we offer so it fits people’s lives, cultures and needs. As a result, people feel

healthier, more confident and more connected.

We use what we learn from lived experience to improve how health and wellbeing

services work, helping them become more accessible, relevant and effective for the

communities they serve.

Our work is rooted in trusted, everyday community settings, including community

centres, parks, faith spaces and local venues. We create safe, welcoming environments

where people feel seen, heard and able to take meaningful steps towards better health

and quality of life. A core part of our approach is being culturally aware, respectful and

sensitive. We build relationships through consistency, understanding and trust,

ensuring people’s experiences and stories are handled with care and responsibility.

We work across diverse communities and recognise the importance of taking time to

listen, understand different experiences, and respond in ways that are culturally

grounded and this underpins everything we do.

Anyone working with us must share this ethos and approach. Whether supporting

sessions, capturing content or engaging with participants, it must be done in a way that

feels safe, respectful and appropriate.

Our work and team has grown significantly in recent years. We are now focused on

strengthening how we communicate our key messaging and impact, building our

presence locally and nationally, and ensuring the depth and value of our work is clearly

communicated and understood.

4. Role Summary and About You

This is not a routine communications role.

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of Happy Healthy You’s

communications and bring it to life, someone who has vision, is creative, organised,

proactive and highly reliable.

This role sits at both a strategic and operational level. You will help shape how we

present ourselves, improve how we communicate our impact, and identify practicalways to grow our visibility… while also being hands on with day-to-day content, posts

and updates.

A key part of this role is leading on the annual impact report, ensuring that stories, data

and content are gathered consistently across the year, working closely with staff to

capture the full picture of our work, and driving the process through to completion.

You will support and guide others contributing to communications, helping maintain

quality, consistency, and strong standards across all content.

As part of a small, growing organisation, this role also requires flexibility and a

willingness to support the wider team where needed.

We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail who takes initiative, can be

relied upon to deliver to a high standard, and takes responsibility for leading the

organisation’s communications function without needing direction.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. HHU is at a stage where we are

transforming and strengthening how we communicate our impact and value to a wider

audience, and we are looking for someone who can take ownership of this and help

shape how we are seen and understood. There is scope to grow the role as the

organisation continues to develop.

5. Key Responsibilities

The Communications and Social Media Lead will take ownership of HHU’s

communications, helping to strengthen our profile, tell our story and demonstrate the

impact of our work.

This is both a strategic and hands-on role, requiring someone who can plan, create,

coordinate and deliver high-quality communications with minimal supervision.

1. Communications Strategy and Brand

Lead and develop HHU’s communications approach, ensuring clear, consistent

and engaging messaging.

Maintain and strengthen HHU’s brand, visual identity and tone of voice across all

communications.

Identify opportunities to increase HHU’s visibility, reach and engagement locally

and beyond.

Plan communications activity and use engagement insights to improve our

approach.

2. Social Media, Website and Digital Content

Manage and develop HHU’s social media channels, creating regular, engaging

content.

Maintain and update the HHU website, ensuring information is accurate, relevant

and current.

Create high-quality written content, graphics, short videos, promotional

materials and campaigns using tools such as Canva.

Explore and use appropriate digital and AI tools to improve communications and

efficiency.

3. Impact Reporting and Storytelling

Lead the planning, coordination and production of HHU’s Annual Impact

Report, taking responsibility for delivery from start to finish.

Work with staff throughout the year to gather stories, case studies, photographs,

videos, quotes and evidence of impact.

Visit community activities and programmes to capture content that reflects

HHU’s work and the people we support.

Present information and impact clearly and effectively for different audiences,

including communities, partners and funders.

4. Team Coordination and Partnership Working

Work closely with the CEO, managers and wider team to coordinate

communications and gather content.

Provide guidance, support and quality oversight to staff, students or others

contributing to communications.

Work with external partners on joint communications where required.

Support wider organisational activities when needed, recognising the flexibility

required within a small, growing charity.

5. Quality, Safeguarding and Confidentiality

Ensure all communications are accurate, professional, accessible and

consistent with HHU’s values.

Capture and share community experiences sensitively, respectfully and with

appropriate consent.

Follow HHU’s safeguarding, confidentiality, GDPR and online safety

requirements.

6. Person Specification

We are looking for someone who combines creativity with organisation, takes initiative

and can confidently lead our communications while also delivering the day-to-day

work.

Essential

Experience planning, creating and managing communications and social media

content.

Strong written communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and the

ability to adapt content for different audiences.

Ability to create engaging content, including graphics, social media posts and

short videos, using Canva or similar tools.

Experience updating and managing website content.

Ability to plan, organise and deliver work independently, manage competing

priorities and meet deadlines.

Ability to think strategically, identify opportunities and take ownership of

communications activity.

Experience gathering information and working with others to produce content,

reports or communications materials.

Ability to guide and coordinate others while maintaining quality and consistency.

Strong interpersonal skills and a respectful, community-focused approach.

Desirable

Experience producing impact reports, case studies or organisational

publications.

Experience using LinkedIn and other digital platforms to increase organisational

visibility.

Experience in the charity, community, health or wellbeing sectors.

Understanding of Bradford’s diverse communities and the importance of

culturally sensitive communications.

Experience supervising or supporting staff, students or volunteers.

Ability to speak additional community languages, including Urdu or Punjabi.

Access to transport and ability to travel to community venues across Bradford.

7. Equal Opportunities Employer

Happy Healthy You Bradford and Beyond is committed to creating an inclusive and

welcoming environment for all.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those

from communities we work closely with, including ethnically diverse communities,

people with lived experience of health inequalities, and those who may face barriers to

accessing opportunities.

We believe our strength comes from our diversity, and we are committed to treating all

applicants fairly and with respect throughout the recruitment process.

8. Pre-Employment Requirements

DBS Requirement

This role is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

(formerly known as a CRB check). Appointment to this role will be conditional upon the

successful completion of this check.

References

Applicants will be required to provide two recent references. Any offer of employment

will be subject to satisfactory references.

9. Additional Information

For more information about Happy Healthy You, please visit:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happyhealthyyoubradford

Website: www.happyhealthyyou.org.uk