Online Community Coordinator

Job Introduction

The Online Community Coordinator plays an integral part in a team to manage moderators, volunteers, and hosts and to deliver a smooth online experience by communicating with the Diabetes UK community. As the Online Community Coordinator you have an active, positive presence within the forum community.

The main focus will be to assist and continue the function of the peer to peer support for people online affected by diabetes 

This is a great opportunity to join a vibrant and lively team and working together to provide a fantastic service for those living with and affected by diabetes. The role provides a fantastic insight into the Online Forum community with a strong training programme and opportunities to develop your skills. 

Interview dates: 11, 13 and 15 November 2019 in London Head Office (refer to JD for shift patterns)

Role Responsibility

• Generating relevant, stimulating content to keep the community active and engaging
• Responding to technical or administrative concerns, collaborating with the forum manager to resolve issues
• Using backend access to the forum software to review flagged users, resolve user account issues and investigate concerns over misconduct or issues around safeguarding
• Being vigilant in identifying unusual activity and alerting the Online Community Manager
• Acting as a key decision-maker during out of hours periods, taking action in critical situations or holding to escalate for further support during regular office hours
• Acting quickly and proactively in managing conflict within the community and removing spam or dangerous/offensive content and ensure the safety of community members and volunteers

The Ideal Candidate

• Substantial experience in supporting, developing and moderating online forums/ communities
• Strong understanding of how online communities develop and prosper
• Experience and confidence in managing and resolving conflict and disagreements
• Experience of working with and supervising volunteers to deliver services
• Proven success in communicating complex information clearly both verbally and in writing, to a wide range of people.
• Demonstrable experience of representing an organisation externally, and of identifying and managing reputational risk

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays 
• 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) 
• Discounts on gym membership and days out 
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
• Annual season ticket loan 
• 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

Diabetes is the most devastating and fastest growing health crisis of our time.  There are currently 3.8 million people in the UK diagnosed with diabetes, and 1 million more with undiagnosed Type 2.

We are working to make sure that those affected by diabetes get the best care and support they need to live well with their condition and avoid life-changing complications.  We're leading the way by funding critical research, improving healthcare and treatment so we can reach our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.

Diabetes UK staff are motivated and experienced and extremely passionate about helping people affected by diabetes.  We have been fighting for people with diabetes for more than 80 years and changed millions of lives thanks to the new treatments, technology and policy changes we've been behind.

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

We're a diverse bunch and as a charity we recognise and respect the value of everyone.

We've recently been awarded a One Star Accreditation status by Best Companies.  And this year we were named 65th in the top 100 not-for-profit organisations in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For list. 

We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all staff and volunteers to actively support this commitment.

We have a vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.  If you’d like to be part of that, why not join us? 

To learn more about the work we do - Click here

Diabetes UK