I’m a freelance Social Media Manager & Content Creator with over four years’ experience managing social media and digital content within the charity sector. I support organisations with content planning, copywriting, community management, analytics and accessible design, particularly where tone, safeguarding and audience trust matter. I’ve worked across sensitive subject areas, collaborating closely with service and communications teams to ensure digital content is clear, supportive and aligned with organisational values. I’m currently available for freelance and contract work.

Ashleigh Parsons

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I’m a freelance Social Media Manager & Content Creator with over four years’ experience managing social media and digital content within the charity sector. I support organisations with content planning, copywriting, community management, analytics and accessible design, particularly where tone, safeguarding and audience trust matter. I’ve worked across sensitive subject areas, collaborating closely with service and communications teams to ensure digital content is clear, supportive and aligned with organisational values. I’m currently available for freelance and contract work.

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I’m a freelance Social Media Manager & Content Creator with over four years’ experience managing social media and digital content within the charity sector.

I support organisations with content planning, copywriting, community management, analytics and accessible design, particularly where tone, safeguarding and audience trust matter.

I’ve worked across sensitive subject areas, collaborating closely with service and communications teams to ensure digital content is clear, supportive and aligned with organisational values.

I’m currently available for freelance and contract work.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Children and Young People Team Leader
September 1, 2022 - March 1, 2025
Oversaw service delivery, KPI monitoring and performance reporting. Coordinated multiple projects and managed documentation and processes. Collaborated cross-functionally, including with communications and engagement teams.
Social Media Manager & Content Creator at Self-employed (UK-based, Freelance)
August 1, 2020 - September 1, 2022
Managed day-to-day delivery of social media content across organisational channels. Planned and created engaging posts, stories, infographics, guidance content, and campaign assets. Wrote clear, empathetic copy tailored to sensitive topics and varied audiences. Used analytics and engagement data to identify trends and inform content planning. Designed brand-consistent assets using Canva and Meta Business Suite. Worked closely with communications and service teams to align public-facing content with organisational messaging.
Child and Young Person's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor at RASAC
August 3, 2020 - September 30, 2022
Established foundations of the CHISVA service, building key resources and processes. Supported children and young people navigating police, courts and multi-agency systems. Created tailored resources, guidance and programme materials. Led insight-gathering projects to support business planning and future service design. Led the social media & content creation for the programme as part of a wider role.

Education

MSc Investigative Psychology (Distinction) at University of Huddersfield
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
BSc Psychology (2:1) at University of York
October 3, 2016 - June 24, 2019

Qualifications

Designated Safeguarding Lead (Children & Adults)
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA)
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
Management Qualification
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services
    paper Small Business Brand Guidelines

    A clean, nature-inspired brand identity created for a modern gardening and landscaping business. The project focused on developing a calm, professional visual system using refined serif typography, a sage-led colour palette, and a bespoke “GG” monogram. The identity was designed to work seamlessly across digital platforms, print materials, signage, and packaging, with consistency and longevity at its core.

    paper New Account Launch

    Project Overview
    The goal of this project was to create a safe, age-appropriate social media presence for young survivors, ensuring content felt supportive, accessible, and appropriate across both tone and platform choice. The focus was on building trust and providing clear, relevant information within a trauma-informed digital environment.

    The Brief
    The organisation required dedicated social media spaces specifically for young people, with content that:
    Was age-appropriate and easy to engage with
    Used clear, supportive and non-triggering language
    Reflected the needs and preferences of young survivors
    Aligned with safeguarding and trauma-informed principles
    Platform choice, messaging style and visual direction all needed to be carefully considered.

    The Approach
    I set up and managed dedicated Instagram and TikTok accounts, informed by service user feedback and research into best practice across similar organisations. Content planning focused on a mix of:
    Text-based informational posts
    Branded graphic content
    Short-form TikTok videos designed for clarity and accessibility

    A trauma-informed approach was embedded throughout the process, ensuring tone, visuals and messaging were carefully considered. I planned, created and scheduled content, regularly reviewing performance and engagement insights to test and refine messaging.

    Outcome
    The new accounts provided a clear, supportive digital space where young survivors could access relevant content in a format and tone designed specifically for them. Ongoing content testing and insight reviews helped improve clarity, strengthen engagement, and ensure the accounts continued to meet audience needs over time.

    paper Logo Design - Business Rebrand

    Project Overview
    The client approached me to create a new logo as part of a rebrand of their existing business. Their goal was to refresh their visual identity with a design that felt clean, modern, and professional, while remaining easy to read and visually engaging across both digital and print platforms.

    The Brief
    The client wanted a logo that was:
    Simple and uncluttered
    Easy to read at different sizes
    Eye-catching without being overly complex
    Suitable for use across social media, websites, and marketing materials
    The rebrand aimed to modernise the business while retaining clarity and recognisability.

    The Approach
    I focused on creating a balanced, minimal design that prioritised legibility and versatility. Careful attention was given to typography, spacing, and overall composition to ensure the logo would work consistently across multiple touchpoints. The final design delivers a clean, confident look that feels refreshed while remaining accessible and practical for everyday use.

    Outcome
    The client received a clear, versatile logo that supports their rebrand and can be easily applied across digital platforms and printed materials, providing a strong and cohesive visual foundation for their business moving forward.

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