Purpose of the Role
The Marketing Executive / Social Media Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and optimising marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels, with a particular focus on building brand awareness, driving engagement, and generating leads through creative content and social media strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing Strategy & Campaigns
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Develop and implement marketing campaigns aligned with business objectives.
- Coordinate promotional activities, events, and partnerships.
- Track, analyse, and report on campaign performance (ROI, engagement, leads).
Social Media Management
- Own and grow the company’s social media presence across platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, etc.).
- Plan and schedule engaging, on-brand content (posts, stories, reels, videos).
- Monitor social media trends, community engagement, and competitor activity.
- Respond to comments, enquiries, and feedback promptly, maintaining a professional tone.
Content Creation
- Create compelling written, visual, and video content tailored to each channel.
- Work with internal teams (e.g., recruitment consultants, leadership) to source stories, case studies, and testimonials.
- Ensure all content reflects brand values, tone of voice, and diversity standards.
Brand & Communications
- Maintain consistency of branding and messaging across all marketing channels.
- Support internal communications (newsletters, events, staff engagement).
- Collaborate with external agencies, designers, and photographers where needed.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in marketing, digital marketing, or social media management.
- Strong copywriting and content creation skills.
- Proficiency in marketing and design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics).
- Understanding of SEO, paid social campaigns, and digital performance metrics.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to balance creativity with data-driven decision making.
Personal Attributes
- Creative thinker with a proactive, can-do attitude.
- Passionate about brand storytelling and community engagement.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Reporting & Structure
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Reports to: Head of Marketing / Director / CEO (depending on company structure).
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Works closely with: Recruitment consultants, business development teams, external suppliers.