Community Manager

Dadsnet is the largest community of Dads in the UK. With a following of over 360,000 parents, Dadsnet reaches million of parents from month to month across the UK & beyond. We create, produce and distribute entertaining & supportive content & opportunities through our network of dad-focused communities. If you’re looking to be part of something something dynamic, and exciting – Dadsnet could be the place for you.

The primary responsibility of this position is to act as the liaison between Dadsnet, our digital communities, the wider dad community & our NHS partners in Lancashire & the surrounding area. You’ll be on the frontline of Dadsnet supporting dads through content distribution, digital engagement & in-person meet ups.

This role requires you to have a passion for fatherhood & community and all it entails.

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Linking in with key partner organisations to gain insight into what provisions & resources are already available to fathers. 
  • Record, analyse & feedback findings to relevant partners. 
  • Obtain insights of fathers/partners & co-parents with lived experiences of loss/birth trauma and what services would support their mental health & well-being.
  • Identify and understand the gaps in provision across our communities for fathers/partners and co-parents.
  • Work with partner organisations to establish provision for dads/partners and co-parents.  
  • Support the design of an ‘assessment document’ which explores fathers/partners and co-parents mental health and wellbeing.
  • Support the design and development of community led resources & services.
  • Develop new support groups for fathers/partners and co-parents.
  • Develop Dadsnet social media platforms for fathers/partners/co-parents accessing services to connect, share worries, ask questions and seek support.
  • Develop digital & in-person support groups containing bespoke content for fathers / partners & co-workers who have experienced loss / birth trauma. 
  • Explore opportunities for longer term sustainable services.
  • Co-ordinate with the wider team.

Preferred Skills

  • Previous experience as a community manager or similar role.
  • Experience planning and leading community initiatives.
  • Ability to identify and track relevant community KPIs.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentations skills.
  • Hands on experience with social media management.
  • Attention to detail, critical-thinker and problem-solver.

Relevant details

As a company founded and built on a community of parents, we are fully committed to providing a work atmosphere that has flexibility to encourage a work/family life balance.

  • Remote working available
  • Must be local to Lancashire or surrounding areas
  • 4 days / week // Initially a 2 year contract
  • £24,000 – £26,000 / annum
  • Flexible working hours
  • 15 days holiday per year, plus 1 additional day for your birthday and 1 additional day for your work anniversary
 
Closing date for applications: 20th May 2022