Join RCOT as a Social Media Officer

Create content with impact.

Showcase occupational therapy's impact and connect with members and stakeholders

Location: London Bridge, hybrid working
Contract: Fixed term full time (35 hours a week)
Salary: circa £35k
Closing date: 5pm, Monday 23 November 2026

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) is the UK’s professional membership body for occupational therapy. We lead, uphold and advance excellence within the profession through research, the development and delivery of evidence based standards and guidance, the provision of professional development, and the accreditation and enhancement of education.

We're looking for a creative and organised Social Media Officer to help bring our stories and campaigns to life across digital channels.

As Social Media Officer, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering our social media presence, creating content that engages members and stakeholders, raises awareness of the profession and supports our advocacy ambitions. Working closely with the Social Media Lead and colleagues across the organisation, you'll help ensure our channels are active, engaging and aligned with organisational priorities.

You will:

create, schedule and publish engaging content across our social media channels, tailoring content for different platforms and audiences
write compelling social media copy that reflects our tone of voice and supports campaigns, member engagement and organisational priorities
identify social media trends and content opportunities to help grow reach and engagement
support profile-raising, advocacy and member engagement campaigns through creative and effective social media activity
create graphics, videos and other digital content using Canva and other content creation tools
support paid social media activity across Meta and LinkedIn
monitor conversations, comments and messages, responding appropriately and escalating issues where required
gather and share stories that showcase the impact of occupational therapy, while tracking and reporting on social media performance to help strengthen future activity

You bring:

experience creating and managing content across social media platforms
excellent writing skills, with a strong eye for tone of voice and detail
confidence using tools such as Canva and social media scheduling platforms to create and publish engaging content
creativity and curiosity, with an enthusiasm for spotting trends and turning ideas into content that resonates with audiences
strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
a collaborative approach and the confidence to engage with colleagues and online communities alike
an interest in using social media to raise awareness, inspire action and support positive change

Why this role?

This is an exciting opportunity to help tell the story of occupational therapy to audiences across the UK. Through engaging content, compelling storytelling and impactful campaigns, you'll help raise the profile of the profession, strengthen engagement with members and stakeholders, and demonstrate the difference occupational therapy makes to people's lives every day.

Work where people come first, with 25 days' holiday, Christmas closure, 9% pension, 4x life cover, hybrid working with just one office day a week and strong wellbeing support.

Location: London Bridge, hybrid working

Contract: Fixed term full time (35 hours a week)

Salary: circa £35k

If you’re interested in this role, please download the full Social Media Officer role profile (PDF, 223KB).

Ready to apply?

Follow the link below and remember to attach your CV and cover letter in the ‘Statement of Suitability’ section.

Social Media Officer Application form

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 23 November 2026

First Interviews: Thursday and Friday 26 and 27 November 2026

If you have any questions, get in touch with us at [email protected].

Full details of this vacancy can be found on our website: www.rcot.co.uk/current-vacancies