Digital Marketing Officer

Department: Watford FC’s Community Sports and Education Trust

Reporting to: Design & Marketing Manager

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Salary: £25,000

Location: Vicarage Road Stadium, although you may be required to be based at other locations from time to time.

Contract Type: Permanent 

Closing Date: Sunday 1st February 2026

Interview Date: 10th / 11th February 2026

Summary of Your Role

The Digital Marketing Officer will support the delivery of the Trust’s marketing, communications, and digital strategy. This includes creating engaging social media content, supporting events and campaigns, and helping to promote the Trust’s programmes, fundraising initiatives, and impact. The role will focus on connecting with young people and the wider community through creativity and inclusivity.

Your Roles and Responsibilities, but Not Limited To

• Support the delivery of the Trust’s digital and social media content across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Threads.

• Create, edit, and schedule engaging content (reels, TikToks, Stories, graphics, carousels) using tools such as Canva and Meta Business Suite.

• Capture photos and videos at Trust programmes, events, and activities (including some evenings/weekends).

• Monitor social media inboxes and respond to messages promptly and appropriately.

• Spot trends and help recreate relevant viral content to grow reach and engagement.

• Support marketing campaigns that increase awareness, participation, and fundraising.

• Write copy for social posts, website news, press releases, and newsletters.

• Help identify and shape success stories and case studies for digital and printed communications.

• Support website updates and content uploads via WordPress.

• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, safeguarding, and data protection across all communications

 You Must Have

• Qualification in marketing, media, digital communications, or equivalent experience.

• Experience creating social media content (e.g. TikToks, reels, Stories, graphics).

• Experience capturing photos/videos at events or activities.

• Creative, enthusiastic, and confident with social media trends.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Good communicator, both written and verbal.

You Ideally Would Have

• Basic experience with design tools such as Canva.

• Experience working with influencers, media, or community partners.

• Experience in the charity, sport, youth, or community sector.

• Passion for storytelling and bringing impactful case studies to life.

About Us

We are a well-established and forward-looking charity with a long and highly regarded record of delivering a broad range of community-based activities and services. Our work focuses on the key themes of; Football & Education, Health & Wellbeing, Social Inclusion, enhanced by community facilities and supported by a business services department.

Our Vision: One goal – healthier, happier, stronger communities.

Our Mission: To expand the Watford FC family by providing opportunities in Hertfordshire and London, to enrich people’s lives, create special memories, and enable positive futures.

Our Values: To be honest, reliable, and trustworthy - Integrity. To be inclusive in all our decision-making - Inclusivity. To be bold and creative in the way we work - Innovation.

Our Culture: We are a values-based and vision-driven charity, who put our people and our beneficiaries at the heart of everything we do and why we do it.

Benefits of Working for Us

• Chance to join an award-winning charity and work alongside colleagues who are determined to utilise the positive power of sport, physical activity and learning for social good.

• Friendly working environment

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Investors in People accreditation

• Opportunity to benefit from a range of training and development opportunities

• Free gym usage at our two Community Centres

• Flexible working environment

• Staff kit

• 25 days of Annual Leave entitlement plus bank holiday’s

• Trust pension scheme

• Birthday leave

• Milestone recognition awards

• On-site parking available

Our Commitment to You

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI):

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding:

We provide a safe and secure environment for all. We believe Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & adults is everyone responsibility. Everyone in the organisation has a role to play, to ensure that Trust policies, procedures and practices in regard to safeguarding are followed.

Application Process

If you meet the qualifying criteria you will be sent a link to our application form. Please complete and return your application form to your initial application email. We will then consider your application.

If you require any further information or wish to discuss the opportunity, please contact trustrecruitment@watfordfc.com