Social Media Design Executive Monday - Friday

Compass Group; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Gather & Gather is seeking a Social Media Design Executive for a prestigious university contract in London. The role involves leading digital marketing initiatives, managing the university group app, and enhancing student engagement through effective social media strategies. Ideal candidates will possess strong content creation skills and a background in digital marketing, particularly within education and hospitality.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy, including Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly support

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes and people awards

Long service awards

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in digital marketing and social media management.
• Experience managing digital projects and app rollouts.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead management and development of the university group app.
• Oversee the social media strategy across the university site.
• Ensure high-quality visual and written content for digital channels.

Skills

Content Creation

Graphic Design

Video Production

Digital Marketing

Social Media Management

Education

Degree in Marketing, Communications, or relevant field

Job description

At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Irelands most distinctive workplace catering experts, we are passionate about great food and great coffee and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a Social Media Design Executive to join us at a prestigious university contract in London.

Location: WC1E 6BT

Rate of Pay: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, shifts between 8-4 or 9-5

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the rollout, management, and ongoing development of the university group app, ensuring a user-friendly experience and strong student engagement.
• Develop and oversee the social media strategy across university site
• Ensure high-quality visual and written content is used across digital marketing channels, including social media, the app, and kiosks.
• Act as the key point of contact for all digital marketing and app-related initiatives across university and college sites
• Communicate with company marketing leads to guide best practice and ensure alignment
• Work with sustainability manager on digital campaigns.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Excellent content creation skills, including writing, graphic design, and video production.
• Experience in managing digital projects, including app rollouts, website updates, and digital signage.
• Proven experience in digital marketing, social media management, or app development within the education, hospitality, or retail sectors.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and digital engagement strategies.

Desirable Qualification:

• Experience in student-focused marketing or the higher education sector is an advantage.

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather and Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers