Social Media Content Creator

Heidelberg Materials UK; Syston; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction materials seeks a Social Media Content Creator to enhance their brand presence. This role involves developing engaging content, analyzing trends, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will manage social media strategies and ensure brand consistency while supporting employer branding and recruitment efforts. This hybrid position requires UK travel for content filming.

Benefits

Bonus incentives

Generous pension schemes

Life assurance

27 days holiday

Flexible working options

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in social media content creation is essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and publish engaging social media content.
• Monitor content performance and adjust strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing and recruitment teams.

Skills

Content Development

Trend Analysis

SEO

Collaboration

Analytics

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Exciting Opportunity – Social Media Content Creator

Based in Syston - UK travel + company car

We’re looking for a creative storyteller to take the lead on social media content at Heidelberg Materials UK. If you're passionate about creating engaging content, building brand presence, and making an impact — this is your chance. You’ll work across teams to showcase our projects, people, and job opportunities, while supporting campaigns in employer branding, marketing, and recruitment (especially early talent and engineering roles). Ready to shape our story?

The Social Media Content Creator will manage Heidelberg Materials’ social media content creation, shaping and enhancing the company's brand presence online. This role involves producing high-quality, engaging content that communicates our activities, projects, and expertise to a diverse audience. Collaboration with various departments is essential to develop content supporting employer branding, marketing, and internal communications, ensuring consistency with our company goals and vision. The role will also work closely with the recruitment team to attract early talent and engineering candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Development: Create, edit, and publish engaging social media content, especially videos highlighting our projects, culture, and insights.
• Trend Analysis: Stay updated on TikTok trends and incorporate them into content to maximize reach and engagement.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and tone of voice.
• Research: Conduct research on industry trends, project updates, and relevant topics to produce accurate content.
• Collaboration: Work with communications, marketing, and recruitment teams to develop supportive content.
• SEO: Apply SEO best practices to increase organic reach and visibility.
• Content Strategy: Assist in developing and executing a comprehensive content plan aligned with branding and marketing goals.
• Analytics: Monitor content performance and adjust strategies based on insights.
• Engagement: Respond to followers, participate in trends, and foster community engagement.
• Project Documentation: Showcase key projects and milestones through compelling stories and visuals.

UK Travel Requirement: National travel to operational sites 2-3 days per week for content filming.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in social media content creation is essential.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer:

Location: Syston, Hybrid working with UK travel

Hours: 40 hours/week

• Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver), Disability Confident, 5% Club (Platinum), Mates in Mind, and others.
• Compensation: Bonus incentives, generous pension schemes, life assurance.
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), flexible and agile working options, holiday purchase, sabbatical.
• Family Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, parental leave, neonatal, adoption, IVF, and menopause policies.
• Social Value: Paid volunteering days, community engagement including LGBTQ+, Women in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces, and more.