Celebrity and Influencer Manager

Job Introduction

As part of Diabetes UK’s highly successful media, stories and celebrity team this role plays a vital role in growing and building connections with celebrities, influencers and supporters.

The team collectively work to build awareness of diabetes, the services we offer, and world-class, life-changing research that Diabetes UK funds.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

Interview date: 26 January 2024

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.  You might find the following resources useful:

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If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@diabetes.org.uk   

Role Responsibility

The Celebrity and Influencer Manager has responsibility for maintaining relationships with impact with celebrity and influencer supporters, devising and driving activity, advising colleagues and identifying and securing new supporters.

You’ll be working on our biggest moments in the year, bringing in the support of well-known names from sport, music, entertainment and more, as well as working with influencers in the diabetes community.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an engaging, persuasive and expert Celebrity and Influencer Manager with a track record of building relationships with artists, sportspeople and content creators. Responsible for managing our portfolio of celebrity and influencer supporters and securing support for our key activities throughout the year, as well as identifying emerging opportunities.

You’ll have excellent knowledge of celebrity and influencer relationship management, what makes tik tok creators tick and artists who are passionate about the cause light up. You’ll bring a track record of securing the buy-in of celebrities and content creators and implementing best practice. You’ll also have experience of securing media coverage and working with celebrities to do so, managing sensitivities to achieve the best results for all.

Experience of working on health conditions would be an advantage, but not a requirement.

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) 
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)
• 2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

About the Company

For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there’s no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.

With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.

We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.

We can’t do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they’ve been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.

But there’s more to do. And you can be part of it.

We’re a really diverse bunch and we recognise and respect your value as an individual. As well as helping people with diabetes, you’ll be part of one of the top 30 Best UK Charities to Work For, and one of the top 75 Best Large Companies in London.

We’re committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and we need our staff and volunteers to support this.

Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.

To find out more about what we do, check out our website.

Diabetes UK