Digital Marketing Coordinator - 1 dpw, 6 months freelance - Drinks United

Drinks United is a cross-industry initiative working to create a UK drinks industry where everyone feels safe, included and supported.

We bring together employers, individuals and partners across the sector to drive positive culture change—providing practical resources, support and guidance to help make that ambition a reality.

The role

We’re looking for a Digital Marketing Coordinator to help more people discover, engage with and benefit from Drinks United’s work.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll turn programme activity into clear, engaging digital content—supporting our visibility across social media, our website and wider campaigns.

Working closely with our Communications Lead and Programme Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring Drinks United maintains a consistent, professional and impactful digital presence.

This would suit someone who is organised, proactive and confident creating content for professional audiences—with an interest in inclusion, safeguarding, culture change or social impact.

What you’ll be doing

• Planning, creating and publishing content across LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook

• Managing the social media content calendar and maintaining a consistent rhythm

• Creating simple, high-quality visuals and assets using Canva (or similar)

• Updating website content, including news, campaigns, events and resources

• Supporting promotion of toolkits, reports, events, webinars and partner activity

• Spotting content opportunities linked to programme activity and industry moments

• Reviewing basic performance data and suggesting ways to improve reach and engagement

What we’re looking for

• Experience in digital marketing, social media or content creation

• Strong written communication skills, with a clear and engaging style

• Confidence creating content for professional or industry audiences

• Experience using Canva or similar tools

• Experience managing social media platforms and content calendars

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities independently

• A collaborative approach and confidence working with multiple stakeholders

• An interest in inclusion, safeguarding, workplace culture or social impact

Experience in the drinks industry is welcome, but not essential.

What success looks like

In this role, you’ll help Drinks United build a visible, consistent and engaging digital presence.

Over time, your work will help:

• Increase awareness of Drinks United across the industry

• Drive more traffic to our resources and support services

• Strengthen engagement with our campaigns, events and partner activity

How we work

• Flexible, remote working

• Approx. one day per week (with some flexibility in how this is structured)

• 6 month contract initially

• £25 per hour (~£800 per month)

• Working closely with the Communications Lead and Programme Manager

• A focus on realistic scope and sustainable workload within the agreed time

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BELOW

To apply, please complete using this online application form and include:

● a covering letter outlining your relevant experience, including examples of social media accounts or digital content you have managed (upload to the covering letter field below);

● a one-page strategy outlining how you would grow Drinks United’s presence on one digital platform, including content ideas and audience engagement approaches (upload to the additional files field below).

Deadline for applications: 10th July 2026

Shortlisting and interviews: July 2026