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Job Description

Social Media Specialist Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Work Arrangement: Hybrid Experience Required: 0-2 years Salary: £44,000-£55,000/year Job Summary We are hiring a Social Media Specialist to manage and grow our presence across social platforms. You'll create engaging content, monitor performance, and interact with our online community to build brand awareness and engagement. Responsibilities Create and schedule content across social media platforms Monitor and respond to comments and messages Track engagement metrics and prepare performance reports Collaborate with design and content teams on visual assets Stay current on social media trends and platform updates Support paid social campaigns as needed Assist with community management and audience growth strategies Requirements & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field 0-2 years of experience managing social media accounts Strong knowledge of major social platforms Basic graphic design or content creation skills a plus Excellent written communication skills Creative mindset with strong attention to trends Benefits Company Pension: Workplace pension scheme with 5% employer matching contributions. Annual Leave: 25 days of paid holiday per year, plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive private healthcare coverage from day one. Life Assurance: Peace of mind with a lump-sum payout of 4x your annual salary. Health & Wellbeing: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and a cycle-to-work scheme. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Core Responsibilities

Create and schedule social media content, manage community interactions, and monitor engagement across platforms. Track performance and prepare reports, collaborate with design and content teams, follow platform trends, and support paid campaigns and audience growth.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field and 0–2 years of experience managing social media accounts are required. Candidates should have strong knowledge of major social platforms, excellent written communication, a creative mindset, and attention to trends; basic graphic design or content creation skills are a plus.

Benefits

• Workplace Pension With 5% Employer Matching
• 25 Days Paid Annual Leave
• 8 Statutory Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-To-Work Scheme