Head of Digital Content (Fixed Term – 6-8 Months)

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Directors UK


Job: Head of Digital Content (Fixed Term – 6-8 Months)

Job: Head of Digital Content (Fixed Term – 6-8 Months)

Organisation: Directors UK

Postcode: WC2B 5LR

  • Job Title: Head of Digital Content (Fixed Term – 6-8 Months)
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Film
  • Role: Marketing & Digital
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 10 Apr 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job Summary

To manage, plan and shape content for Directors UK’s digital channels which increases member engagement and raises stakeholder awareness of Directors UK’s services and activities.

Job Description

Directors UK is the professional association of UK screen directors. It is a membership organisation representing the creative, economic and contractual interests of over 8,500 members – the majority of working TV and film directors in the UK. Directors UK negotiates rights deals and collects and distributes royalties to its members. It also campaigns and lobbies on its members’ behalf and provides a range of services including legal advice, events and career development. Directors UK works closely with fellow organisations around the world to represent directors’ rights and concerns, promotes excellence in the craft of direction and champions change to the current landscape to create an equal opportunity industry for all.

We are recruiting for a Head of Digital Content (FTC 6-8 Months) to join the team. They will manage, plan and shape content for Directors UK’s digital channels which increases member engagement and raises stakeholder awareness of Directors UK’s services and activities; develop and deliver strategies that grow our share of voice and external profile, bringing Directors UK to new audiences across social media and other digital spaces; and drive the creation of engaging content that promotes Directors UK’s advocacy work, other external digital communications, and promotes the role of the director.

Reporting to: Director of Communications and Public Affairs.

Direct reports: Communications Officer (Digital)

Hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm (with occasional evening and weekend work)

Work Days: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday.

Location: This role may be split between working at our Directors UK office at 4th Floor, 22 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LR and working remotely.

Contract: 6-8 Month fixed term contract.

Holidays: 25 days per year plus all public and bank holidays (pro rata)

Job Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience

Proven experience of leading digital communications strategies.
Experience of creating content to deadline and managing departmental deadlines.
Good organisational skills, able to prioritise across multiple delivery timelines.
Ability to write a variety of creative content for newsletter, websites and social media for a range of audiences.
Good instincts and ability to edit.
Website content management systems (CMS) experience.
Knowledge of digital and social media trends.
Leadership and management skills.
Friendly, positive and team-driven approach with a ‘can do’ attitude.
Ability to work well under pressure, in a team and independently.
Attention to detail.
Good relationship management skills at all levels.

Desirable Skills and Experience

An interest in and knowledge of the film and television industry/creative sector.
Experience of working in a Membership Organisation.
Experience with ‘Directus’ CMS platform.

How to Apply

To apply please send to: [email protected]

· a personal statement as to why you consider yourself suited to this role (maximum 500 words) and

· a CV

Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

The advert closes on Friday 10 April at 23:59.

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