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East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire); Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) is seeking an Interim Social Media Executive to lead content across channels, shape a dynamic social media strategy, and boost engagement for member-focused campaigns. You’ll produce engaging content, cover live events, and drive reach while aligning with the Chamber’s brand voice.

You will work in a hybrid setup, combining on-site collaboration with two remote days, and report to the Marketing Team to help grow the

Qualifications

• Marketing degree or CIM/Digital Marketing qualification, or equivalent by experience.
• Experience in a social media role, ideally B2B communications.
• Proven skills in content planning, creation and publishing.
• Experience with content planning, publishing processes and quality standards.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms.
• Canva experience.
• Experience in a busy marketing team.
• Willing to travel between offices by own transport.
• Flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage social media strategies to build brand awareness, engagement, traffic, enquiries and sales.
• Day-to-day management of our social channels: scheduling, monitoring comments, re-sharing and performance reporting.
• Ensure consistent brand identity and tone of voice across all social platforms.
• Champion and develop new and engaging social media content for the Chamber and its networks.
• Collaborate with the marketing team and other departments on campaigns.
• Report monthly on social media statistics and coverage.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Content planning

Publishing content

Canva

Team collaboration

Education

Marketing degree / CIM / Digital Marketing qualification

Tools

Canva

Job description

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) is a well-respected and award winning membership, representation and business support organisation that aims to enhance businesses and communities in the three cities and three counties. With more than 4,100 members and working with 12,000 businesses each year, we have established a reputation as the voice of the region’s business community.

Based at: Chesterfield, Derby, Nottingham or Leicester with agile working. Additional travel will be required to attend events and collaborate with the team in Chesterfield

Contract: Fixed term to cover for a period of maternity leave until 30 July 2027, full time (35 hours per week)

Salary: £25,000 to £27,000 a year. Hours: Full-time. Location: Chesterfield, S41 8ND. Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote. Job type: Temporary.

Posting date: 27 Aug 2026 Closing date: 26 Sept 2026

1. WHY THE POST EXISTS

Are you passionate about delivering a great social media campaign across multiple channels? Can you work with colleagues to prepare, produce and launch suitable content? If so, you could be our next Marketing team member.

As our Interim Social Media Executive, you will be at the heart of the Chamber’s marketing function, shaping how we connect, engage and grow our community through social media. As our Interim postholder, you will progress the delivery of a dynamic, organisation-wide social media strategy that brings our brand to life and ensures our content is relevant, engaging and member-focused.

You’ll take the lead in creating and producing engaging, original content - from compelling posts to real-time event coverage - ensuring everything we share is relevant, creative and audience-focused. Working across our core channels and key networks – Generation Next, Enterprising Women and the East Midlands Manufacturing Network, you’ll make sure our content stands out and truly connects with our audience.

With a clear focus on performance, you will drive measurable impact by increasing engagement, extending reach and enhancing brand and campaign visibility – ultimately supporting the Chamber’s wider commercial and strategic objectives.

2. THE KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Develop, implement and manage social media strategies that build brand awareness, generate engagement, traffic, enquiries and sales.
• Day-to-day management of our social channels: scheduling, monitoring comments, re-sharing and performance reporting.
• Responsible for the consistent implementation of Chamber brand identity and tone of voice across all social platforms.
• Champion and develop new and engaging social media content for both the Chamber and its three networks, relevant to audience.
• Collaborate with the marketing team and other departments to co-ordinate engaging campaigns aligning to our objectives.
• Report monthly on social media statistics and coverage.

3. APPLICANTS WILL POSSESS

• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Marketing degree/CIM/Digital Marketing qualification or equivalent by experience.
• Experience in a social media role, ideally within business-to-business communications.
• Demonstrable skills in social media content planning, creation and publishing.
• Experience of producing content planning, publishing processes and establishing quality standards.
• Sound knowledge of social media platforms.
• Confident in recommending creative ideas and communicating to internal and external teams.
• Understanding of the wider digital marketing landscape.
• Experience using Canva.
• Experience of working in a busy marketing team.
• Willing and able to use own transport to visit other offices and attend events.
• Must be prepared to work flexibly in terms of working hours.

4. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN

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6. COMPANY STATEMENT

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