Social Media Assistant

Pertemps Bond; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Employee discount programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Long service awards

Career development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is partnering with a Plymouth-based team to recruit a Social Media Assistant. You will support the Social Media Manager, creating eye-catching content, monitoring campaigns, and helping grow brand engagement across multiple platforms.

Ideal candidates are creative, proactive, and eager to develop in a fast-paced digital marketing environment. The role is based in Plymouth with standard hours and opportunities to contribute to exciting campaigns.

Qualifications

• Experience with managing social media channels and campaigns.
• Proven ability to create engaging written, graphic, and video content.
• Familiarity with analytics to measure campaign performance.
• Strong organisational and deadline-oriented mindset.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of social media across platforms.
• Create engaging written, graphic, and video content.
• Research trends and emerging platforms.
• Optimise content for visibility and engagement.
• Grow online communities and encourage audience interaction.
• Support planning and delivery of campaigns.
• Monitor competitor activity for growth opportunities.
• Generate fresh content ideas.
• Analyse campaign performance using analytics tools.
• Prepare reports and insights on campaign success.
• Support brand awareness and sales strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and influencers.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Analytical mindset

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Google Analytics

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Facebook/Instagram/TikTok/YouTube/X platforms

Job description

Pertemps are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a creative and ambitious Social Media Assistant to join their ever growing team in Plymouth. This is an exciting opportunity for a social media enthusiast who is passionate about creating engaging content, staying ahead of digital trends, and helping to drive brand awareness across multiple platforms. If you're organised, proactive, and looking to develop your career within a fast-paced and dynamic business, we'd love to hear from you. The RoleWorking closely with the Social Media Manager, you'll play a key role in managing and growing the company's online presence. From creating eye-catching content to analysing campaign performance, you'll be involved in every stage of the social media journey. No two days will be the same as you collaborate with internal teams, support exciting campaigns, and identify new opportunities to connect with audiences and enhance brand engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day management of social media channels across multiple platforms.
• Create engaging written, graphic, and video content that captures audience attention.
• Research and utilise emerging social media platforms and trends.
• Optimise content to improve visibility and engagement.
• Encourage audience interaction and help grow online communities.
• Support the planning and delivery of larger social media campaigns and projects.
• Monitor competitor activity and identify opportunities for growth.
• Generate fresh and innovative content ideas.
• Analyse campaign performance using social media and analytics tools.
• Prepare reports and provide insights into campaign success.
• Support strategies designed to increase brand awareness and drive sales.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to achieve business objectives.
• Assist in developing influencer partnerships and promotional activities.

About You

We're looking for someone who is creative, motivated, and genuinely passionate about social media and digital marketing.

• A strong understanding of major social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively to deadlines.
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong IT skills and an analytical mindset.
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies, software, and industry trends.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Skills

• Experience using design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, or similar.
• Knowledge of Google Analytics and paid social advertising.

Benefits

In return, our client offers:

• Company pension scheme
• Employee discount programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Long service awards
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Working Hours

Temporary to permanent following a porbationary period.

Monday to Friday 08:45am - 5:30pm

Plymouth, Devon