Who we’re looking for:
Off the back of new client wins and expanding business needs, Ardmore Group is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, energetic and proactive Content Creator to join our Creative and Brand Experience Teams to create engaging and original social media content.
Through Ardmore IGNITE – our employee brand platform for attracting, developing and championing talent – we’re looking for an ideal candidate who lives and breathes social content and who is comfortable pushing boundaries to create content that reaches the right audiences at the right time.
The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in a number of areas, including:
– Videos (both short and long-form, must be skilled in using video editing software)
– Images (again, photo editing skills are a must)
– Onscreen graphics (animation skills would be ideal)
– Written copy (excellent written skills for copy, subtitles – a pedant would be great!)
– Comfortable both in front of and behind the camera
What you’ll be doing:
The primary focus of this role is to create mobile-first video content (both short and long-form) and still content for various platforms including – but not limited to – Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.
You must have a familiarity with the best practices of each of the above platforms to create the ideal platform-specific content – that could be various formats, lengths and styles to maximise reach and engagement.
Content will be created with an understanding of the objective, tone of voice, visual identity and target audience of our various Ardmore brands, clients and our Brand Experience Team. This will also encompass:
1. Developing social media strategies with an understanding of the client objectives, tone of voice, visual identity and target audience.
2. Leading content ideation/conceptualisation for client(s) while being able to work as part of a larger client team
3. Be a go-to person for trending content, viral trends and industry updates, with the ability to inform the wider team on how to implement these for different audiences
4. Ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in all creative work at every stage.
5. Planning and managing content calendars, and scheduling content for optimal dates and times.
6. Analysing social performance, tracking KPIs, as well as recommending and implementing content changes for optimal performance.
7. Creating excellent written copy for social posts, onscreen graphics, subtitles etc.
8. Participate in training and development opportunities.
9. Comply with Data Protection Regulations with regard to safeguarding sensitive customer information at all times.
10. Perform the job in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
11. Adhere to and support all other company policies, procedures, processes and working practices, including adhering to best practice.
What you need:
Essential Criteria
12. Minimum 3 years’ experience
13. Must be skilled in using video and photo editing software
14. Demonstrable experience in ideas and execution of social campaigns
15. Demonstrable experience in content creation in a similar capacity and at a similar output level
Skills/Knowledge
16. Excellent written skills for social copy, onscreen graphics, subtitles
17. Strong verbal and inter-personal skills – an excellent communicator
18. Must have a familiarity with the best practices of a variety of social platforms to create the ideal platform-specific content e.g. various formats, lengths and styles to maximise reach and engagement.
19. Target-focused and results-driven
20. Excellent organisational and project management skills
21. Ability to create, develop and communicate ideas
22. Ability to meet deadlines
23. Enthusiastic and dependable
24. Strong presentations skills
Desirable Criteria
25. Animation skills
Other Requirements
26. Flexible and adjustable with the ability to work additional hours when required
27. Hold a current & valid Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
28. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
29. Satisfactory employment references. One should be your current or most recent employer
Additional Information:
Closing date: The closing date for CVs is. Late CVs will not be considered. Email your CV along with your Cover Letter to
Shortlisting: Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted. The panel reserves the right to apply all or part of the desirable criteria at the shortlisting stage.
Reserve list: A reserve list of candidates may be maintained for the purpose of any similar vacancies (temporary or permanent) that may arise within 12 months of this recruitment process.
Employment offer: Any employment offer is subject to satisfactory completion of two employment references, proof of right to work in the UK and proof of any required qualifications.
Ardmore is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All appointments will be made on the basis of merit.