Role Details

Salary: £37,000 - £55,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Reports to: Brand Lead
Manages: None at present
Location: Hybrid
Contract: Permanent
Holidays: 25 days a year plus 8 Bank Holidays
Pension: The BDA operates a contributory pension scheme and will auto-enrol you into the scheme in accordance with its auto-enrolment obligations.

About Us

We are a membership charity that exists to champion British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL), celebrate Deaf culture and identity, and fight for the language rights of Deaf signers.

We believe BSL is more than a language; it is a community, a culture, and a source of pride and identity. From campaigning for rights to creating spaces where Deaf identity and culture are celebrated, everything we do is about championing the rights of the Deaf signing community, securing the future of BSL/ISL as a recognised, thriving language, and celebrating Deaf history and culture.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity for a creative, community-minded digital marketer to join our organisation at an exciting time of growth and change. We are revisiting our brand strategy and how we communicate who we are and what we do; you will have the chance to be part of telling that story.

You will lead on digital campaigns, supporter journeys, PR and media outreach, and community engagement, ensuring our day-to-day communications deliver on the strategic direction set by the Brand Lead. You will also play a key role in shaping our house style and visual language as we rebrand, helping us tell our story in a way that is distinctive, accessible, and inspiring.

What You Will Do

• Plan and deliver digital campaigns across social, search, email, and web.
• Build supporter journeys that take people from awareness to action.
• Deliver PR and media outreach: draft press releases, pitch to journalists, and manage media relationships; ensure activity aligns with our brand narrative and priorities set by the Brand Lead.
• Manage our online community: engage with members, moderate discussions, and amplify voices.
• Source and share stories from our community, turning them into engaging, accessible content.
• Help shape our house style as we evolve our brand and visual language, and contribute to how we tell our story.
• Ensure all content and creative outputs are consistent, accessible, and high quality, working closely with the Creative Content Manager.
• Contribute actively to communications plans, working with the Brand Lead to integrate campaigns, PR, and community engagement.
• Monitor performance, share insights, and make recommendations for future activity.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience in digital marketing and communications.
• Know how to run paid and organic digital campaigns.
• Can write clearly and compellingly for different audiences (from social media posts to press releases).
• Have skills in community management; for example through social media, membership groups, or grassroots campaigns.
• Are confident spotting and sharing powerful stories.
• Care deeply about accessibility, inclusion, and representation in communications.
• Are excited to help us champion BSL and ISL, Deaf culture, and language rights.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven team changing how the world sees and values BSL and Deaf culture.
• Join us at a pivotal time of brand growth and change, and help shape how our story is told.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas matter.

How to Apply

A CV should be sent including details of two referees. Please also provide a supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4, or a BSL video no more than 10 minutes) outlining the reasons behind your application. This should respond closely to the “About You” person specification, showing how you meet the requirements of the role.

Timetable

Closing date: Monday 3rd November 2025

Preliminary interviews: W/C Monday 10th November 2025

Final panel: Friday 14th November 2025

Contact

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role or the process, please contact Gem Fountain on gem.fountain@bda.org.uk to arrange a video call in BSL or email conversation.

Our diversity monitoring form should also be completed and returned.

We encourage applications from D/deaf people.

All documents should be emailed to recruitment@bda.org.uk. Please include your name in the subject field.