Social Media & Digital Marketing Assistant - 6 month FTC

Wednesday 13 Aug 2025

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Social Media and Digital Marketing Executive

 

Our client is seeking a proactive and creative Social Media and Digital Marketing Executive to join their collaborative Marketing and Business Development team on a six-month contract. This role will provide essential support while the team undertakes a major strategic initiative.

 

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and enhancing the organisation’s presence across digital platforms. This includes creating engaging content, monitoring social media activity, supporting digital campaigns, and analysing performance metrics. The role also involves contributing to broader digital marketing efforts such as email campaigns, website updates, and multimedia content production.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and schedule engaging content across platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and X using tools like Canva and Hootsuite.
  • Manage the editorial calendar and ensure timely publication of content.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure content aligns with brand messaging and governance protocols.
  • Monitor social media channels, engage with audiences, and escalate reputational issues as needed.
  • Track and report on digital performance metrics, offering insights and recommendations.
  • Support website content updates and manage incoming queries from the website inbox.
  • Assist with email marketing campaigns using platforms such as Vuture.
  • Contribute to the production and distribution of podcasts and other multimedia content.

 

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring at least one year of experience in a fast-paced professional environment, preferably within a services-based industry. They should be confident managing their workload independently while contributing to a team-oriented culture.

 

Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience in managing social media campaigns, both organic and paid.
  • Familiarity with editorial planning and publishing tools such as Hootsuite.
  • Strong understanding of social media trends and digital marketing best practices.
  • Experience with email marketing and website content management systems.
  • Creative mindset with the ability to generate and pitch new ideas.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools such as Teams and Zoom.
  • Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
  • Team-oriented with a positive, proactive attitude.

 

Equal Opportunities

 

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.