Our purpose
Make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us at HL. If you’re excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we’re looking for, please go ahead and apply.
About the role
HL is undergoing major transformation and marketing is central to that change. We are evolving fast with a focus on content, brand, product marketing, performance, website and CRO. We are building an insight‑driven marketing function that delivers measurable impact through powerful brand storytelling, high‑converting content and data‑led performance. The Paid Social Executive plays a key role in executing and optimising paid social media campaigns to support HL’s marketing objectives.
Reporting to the Senior Paid Media Manager, this role is responsible for delivering performance‑driven campaigns across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and emerging channels. The candidate will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure campaigns comply with brand guidelines and deliver measurable results.
What you’ll be doing
* Plan, execute and optimise paid social media campaigns across multiple platforms.
* Monitor campaign performance and provide regular reporting and insights.
* Collaborate with the creative team to develop engaging ad creatives and messaging.
* Support the Senior Paid Media Manager with budget management and forecasting.
* Conduct A/B testing and analyse results to inform future campaign strategies.
* Stay up to date with platform updates, trends and best practices in paid social media.
* Ensure all campaigns comply with regulatory and brand guidelines.
About you
* Strong understanding of paid social media platforms and campaign management tools.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* Creative thinking and attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
* Proven experience in a paid social media or digital marketing role.
* Familiarity with tools such as Facebook Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager and Twitter Ads.
* Experience with analytics tools such as Google Analytics or similar.
Interview Process
The interview process includes two stages with a task.
Location
This role is based in our Bristol head office (BS1 5HL). We offer a hybrid working pattern, with a minimum of two days in the office per week.
Why us?
Here at HL, we are the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments. We believe in a workplace that encourages constant learning, dynamic teams and a great ethos, guided by core values that promote service, quality, innovation and opportunity in everything we do.
What’s on offer?
* Discretionary annual bonus* and annual pay review
* 25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and one‑day additional Christmas closure
* Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday**
* Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
* Enhanced parental leave
* Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
* Income Protection and Life insurance (4× salary core level of cover)
* Private medical insurance*
* Health care cash plans – including optical, dental, and outpatient care
* Health screening programme
* Help@hand – confidential support including mental health counselling and remote GP
* Wellhub – unlimited access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions
* Variety of travel‑to‑work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities
* In‑house barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches
* Two paid volunteering days per year
** only available to select during our annual benefits window, in November each year
* Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
This role may also be available on a flexible or part‑time basis – please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.
We are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.
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