Content & Social Media Executive

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency in Redditch is seeking a Content & Social Media Executive to lead their content strategy across digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience in content creation and social media management. Responsibilities include designing campaign assets, producing engaging video content, and managing social media presence. This role offers a salary of £28,000 - £35,000 DOE, along with hybrid working options and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible/hybrid working options

Personal development budget

Wellbeing support

Employee perks platform

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in a content or digital marketing role is essential.
• Proven experience producing and editing short‑form video content.
• Strong copywriting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop campaign assets including social graphics and digital flyers.
• Plan, shoot, and edit short‑form video content for social media.
• Manage and grow presence across key platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Video production

Copywriting

Community engagement

Tools

Adobe Premiere Rush

CapCut

Canva Video

Buffer

Hootsuite

Job description

Job Title: Content & Social Media Executive
Location: Redditch/Hybrid.
Hours: 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE

We're looking for a creative, hands‑on Content & Social Media Executive to take our brand messaging to the next level. While we already work with a talented branding consultant, this new in‑house role will focus on bringing our campaigns and messaging to life across digital platforms, particularly through engaging video content and social storytelling. This role will be instrumental in creating and distributing content that connects with candidates, clients, and the communities we serve. From ideation through to production and publishing, you'll own the day‑to‑day content pipeline that pushes our campaigns out into the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop campaign assets including social graphics, digital flyers, and branded visuals in line with existing brand guidelines.
• Work alongside our external branding consultant to ensure continuity and quality across all creative outputs.
• Write engaging copy for social captions, short‑form content, and basic blog posts.

Video Content Production

• Plan, shoot, and edit short‑form video content for social media (e.g. TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn).
• Support employer branding initiatives through video case studies, team spotlights, office culture snippets, and customer success stories.
• Work with internal teams and branch locations to source ideas and footage.

Social Media Management

• Manage and grow our presence across key platforms (LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube).
• Schedule and publish daily/weekly content using tools like Buffer, Hootsuite, or Meta Business Suite.
• Monitor engagement, respond to comments, and build communities around our brand.
• Report monthly on social performance and suggest content adjustments based on analytics.

Campaign Activation

• Coordinate social media support for all new internal and external campaigns including new service launches, seasonal recruitment drives, or local community initiatives.
• Identify and act on opportunities for reactive or trending content.

Skills & Experience Required

• 2–4 years’ experience in a content, social media, or digital marketing role is essential.
• Proven experience producing and editing short‑form video content using tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Rush, Canva Video, or similar.
• Strong copywriting and communication skills.
• Good eye for design and brand alignment.
• Confident using scheduling tools and social media platforms.
• Bonus: familiarity with paid social ad platforms (Meta, TikTok Ads) and basic campaign setup.

Personal Qualities

• Creative and visually minded.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to work at pace.
• Comfortable working with stakeholders across multiple teams and locations.
• Passionate about brand‑building and community engagement.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with an additional 3 days after service.
• Flexible/hybrid working options.
• Personal development budget and training opportunities.
• Access to wellbeing support and employee perks platform.
• Opportunity to shape and grow the content function within a dynamic business.