Background
Up for Yorkshire has grown substantially over the last five years, expanding our reach and impact, and strengthening our role as both an infrastructure organisation and community development specialist. We lead and deliver projects that support grassroots action while shaping strategic direction across the Selby district and wider North Yorkshire.
As our programmes and partnerships have flourished, so too has the need for clear, consistent, and purposeful communications. Marketing and comms are not just promotional tools, they are essential for strengthening relationships, raising our profile, and connecting people to opportunities that improve lives.
Until now, this work has been delivered externally through a contractor, whose arrangement is now coming to an end. We’re seeking a new opportunity for comms and marketing delivery—whether through a fresh contract, freelance support, agency partnership, or employed role. It might even be a combination of more than one solution. We’re open to exploring the right arrangement with the right person or organisation to help us take this forward at an exciting time.
2026 marks Up for Yorkshire’s 50th anniversary, and we see no better moment to invest more energy into celebrating and promoting who we are, what we do, and the impact we make.
Purpose
To deliver consistent, audience-aware communications and marketing across Up for Yorkshire (UFY) services and community buildings, specifically the UFY and Riccall Regen Centre (RRC) platforms, enhancing visibility, sector influence, and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Website Management
-Maintain and update the UFY WordPress website (hosted on UFY servers)
-Maintain and update the RRC Wix website (hosted externally; Wix fee applies)
Social Media Coordination
-Schedule and post regular weekly updates for UFY social media, using staff content and external submissions
-Schedule and post regular weekly updates for RRC social media, based on staff-provided content
-Create brand-consistent graphics for UFY posts when needed
-Ensure external content is posted as provided, assuming it meets usability standards
Newsletter and Blog Production
-Curate and send a fortnightly newsletter: Up and Coming in Yorkshire
-Include a spotlight feature on a UFY programme, building, or activity
-Draft and publish a blog post to accompany each spotlight feature
Skills and Attributes
-Strong written and visual communication skills
-Familiarity with WordPress and Wix platforms
-Proficiency in social media scheduling tools (e.g. Meta Business Suite, Buffer)
-Graphic design capability (e.g. Canva, Adobe Express)
-Ability to work collaboratively with staff and partners
-Understanding of voluntary sector tone, values, and audience
Time Commitment
-Estimated 1–2 days per week, flexible hours
-Regular check-ins with UFY and RRC teams
-Scope to adjust based on seasonal campaigns or outreach priorities
Reporting and Support
-Reports to UFY senior manager (Deputy Chief Exec)
-Works closely with outreach and programme leads
-May liaise with external partners for content coordination
Contract Terms
-Open to contract, freelance proposals or employment applications
-Initial 3-month trial period, with potential for extension
Location: selby | Organisation: Up for Yorkshire
Salary: -Fee or salary negotiable based on experience and scope | Job type: Part time | Hours: 8-16
Benefits:
Closing date: 05-12-2025
How to apply:
Expression of Interest by email to: martin@upforyorkshire.org.uk by no later than Friday 5th December 2025.
Web link: Click here
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Marketing