We’re looking for a creative and proactive Social Media Executive to support the day-to-day management of our organic social media channels. Working closely with the Social Media Lead, you’ll help deliver engaging content across platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), TikTok, and YouTube, contributing to the growth and visibility of the brand.
You’ll be responsible for content creation, scheduling, community engagement, and performance tracking - ensuring our social presence is consistent, relevant, and aligned with broader brand initiatives and campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation & Scheduling
* Create platform-specific content including copy, imagery, video, and graphics in line with brand guidelines.
* Schedule and publish posts across all social media platforms using approved tools.
* Support campaign rollouts by adapting content for different audiences and channels.
* Work with stakeholders across the business to build relationships which create engaging content for social media.
Community Engagement
* Monitor comments, messages, and mentions across platforms, responding in a timely and professional manner.
* Flag opportunities for engagement and support the Social Media Lead in building relationships with followers, partners, and potentially influencers.
Performance Tracking & Reporting
* Assist in tracking key metrics such as reach, engagement, follower growth, and content performance.
* Compile weekly and monthly reports to inform optimisation and planning.
* Use insights to suggest improvements to content and posting strategies.
Collaboration & Brand Alignment
* Work closely with the Social Media Lead and wider marketing teams to ensure content supports wider brand campaigns, digital marketing and messaging.
* Liaise with internal teams (Content, Design, Heads of Practice and PR) to gather assets and approvals.
* Liaise with B2B brand manager to support the partner social media initiatives.
* Maintain the social media calendar and ensure visibility of upcoming activity.
Platform & Trend Awareness
* Stay up to date with platform updates, trends, and best practices.
* Share ideas for new content formats, engagement tactics, and creative approaches.
* Monitor competitor activity on social media
What are we looking for?
* Experience in managing or supporting social media channels for a brand or organisation.
* Proficient in social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social) and analytics platforms.
* Strong copywriting, creative and visual content creation skills.
* Excellent collaboration, communication and people skills.
* Highly organised and detail-oriented.
* A collaborative team player with a passion for social media and brand storytelling.
What we offer in return:
We offer a flexible agile working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including:
* Hybrid working – 2 days per week working in the office (must live a reasonable distance to commute to the office)
* 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
* Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days
* Employee Referral scheme
* Group Incentive Plan (Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme)
* Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App providing you with services including annual health checks, access to Digital GP’s, mental health consultations, 2nd medical opinions and much more
* BUPA cover after 1 years’ service, this is free for single cover for colleagues (less BIK Tax)
* Employee Assistance Programme where you can access free webinars for stress awareness and counselling sessions
* Group Income Protection which will support you with an income if you are unable to work long term, as a result of an illness or injury
* Health and Wellbeing Programmes and apps including gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, meditation sessions and much more
* Life Assurance cover
* Workplace pension, 5% once probation is passed
* Benefits Hub providing discounts to over 700 services including cinema tickets, food and drink, travel, and high street stores
* Dental Insurance
* Free legal help and discounted lawyer led legal services
* Some of the benefits listed above are subject to passing probation or are length of service related and benefits may be adjusted/removed from time to time
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