Content Marketing Freelancer
Employer: The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation
Location: Remote working - with the possibility to attend a London event in 06.26.
Temporary: Fixed term contract: commencing c.1 April 2026 (depending on availability) for 3 months (possibility to extend)
Working hours: Freelance part time - up to 8 hours a month (or c.2 hrs/week)
Salary: £25 per hour
Closing date: 12pm Friday 27th February 2026
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The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation is a UK charity creating new futures for over 100 talented, disadvantaged, Black British students through university education.
We are empowering 100+ disadvantaged talented Black British students over the next decade by funding their fees and living expenses, in partnership with UK universities, donors and businesses, supported by mentors.
This role is to support the communications of the charity; specifically (but not exclusively) on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for a creative individual, confident in social media content, channels, and community engagement. In this freelance role, you will: Create content for The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation that aligns with the charity’s mission and goals, and share across Instagram, LinkedIn, and for newsletters.
Engage in social listening and audience research to gather information about potential donors and scholars.
Collaborate with the Communications team to plan, create and publish content, maintaining a consistent posting schedule
Adhere to the charity’s brand guidelines and tone of voice
Ideally, attend events across the UK, using photography and videography
(where appropriate) to capture and share stories to encourage fundraising
Assist in creating and sending MailChimp and LinkedIn newsletters Undertake analytic research to identify best practice, opportunities and potential new audience development on social media.
Who we're looking for
We’re looking for a passionate marketing and communications practitioner, with great digital and social media skill. You will:
Be a creative thinker with the ability to bring stories to life
Be confident using Canva to create content
Have experience working in the charity sector or community-focused organisations
Be passionate about engaging with diverse communities
Have a good eye for visual branding and ideally experience of photography or videography
Knowledge of accessible content design (alt text, captions, inclusive language).
About the Role
Freelance part time - up to 8 hours a month (or c.2 hrs/week)
Fee - £25 per hour
Fixed term contract: commencing c.1st April 2026 (depending on availability) for 3 months (possibility to extend)
Remote working - with the possibility to attend a London event in 06.26. Must have own equipment inc. laptop, camera / good camera phone, freelancer insurance.
You can find out more about us at www.cowriescholarshipfoundation.org
Apply for the Role
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV and a PDF portfolio of work that demonstrates your creative skills and evidence of social content.
In your application, please provide a supporting statement, answering the following questions:
What attracted you to this role and what makes you the person for the job? Tell us about your experience making content for a community-focused organisation or charity.
How do you ensure that content appeals to the right segment of stakeholders? What strategic tools would you use to encourage interaction with our audiences?
Deadline for applications: 12pm Friday 27th February 2026.
Interviews will take place online, w/c Monday 2nd March 2026.
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