Social Media Executive

2i Recruit Ltd; Greenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Annual leave 25+ holidays

Discretionary bonus

Pension & healthcare

Training budget

Friendly team

Career progression

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

2i Recruit Ltd represents a growing client seeking a Social Media Executive to own day-to-day activity across a portfolio of client accounts.

You will create content calendars, craft engaging copy, coordinate visuals, and drive performance using data and analytics. A proactive, collaborative approach and strong copywriting are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in social media or content-focused role.
• Strong copywriting with attention to detail.
• Experience managing multiple social accounts and calendars.
• Understanding of major platforms and best practices.
• Experience using scheduling, management and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day social media activity across client accounts.
• Create and implement content calendars aligned to objectives.
• Write engaging social copy and coordinate visuals for multiple platforms.
• Schedule and publish content ensuring brand consistency.
• Engage with communities and respond to comments/messages.

Skills

Copywriting

Content calendars

Platform knowledge

Analytics

Communication

Job description

Our client is a growing and ambitious company working with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors. They are seeking a creative and organised Social Media Executive to join their team, taking ownership of day-to-day social media activity across a range of client accounts. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys content creation, community management and using data to drive performance.

Company Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional birthday day off when it falls on a weekday.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Benefits package including employer pension contributions and healthcare.
• Professional development support and training budget.
• Friendly and collaborative team environment with regular social events.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Flexibility around appointments and occasional personal commitments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing day-to-day social media activity across a portfolio of client accounts.
• Creating and implementing content calendars aligned to client objectives and campaign strategies.
• Writing engaging social media copy and coordinating the creation of visual content across multiple platforms.
• Scheduling and publishing content while ensuring brand consistency and platform best practice.
• Managing community engagement, responding to comments, messages and online interactions.
• Monitoring audience feedback, identifying trends and escalating sensitive issues where required.
• Producing performance reports and providing actionable insights to improve content effectiveness.
• Using data and analytics to optimise content, engagement and overall account performance.
• Supporting client communications, content approvals and campaign delivery.
• Coordinating content creation, photography and video requirements where necessary.
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure social media activity is integrated into wider marketing initiatives.
• Keeping up to date with social media trends, platform developments and emerging opportunities.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• 2-3 years' experience within a social media, digital marketing or content-focused role.
• Strong copywriting skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing multiple social media accounts and content calendars.
• Good understanding of major social media platforms and best practices.
• Experience using social media scheduling, management and reporting tools.
• Ability to interpret data and translate performance metrics into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Creative, proactive and commercially aware approach.
• Genuine enthusiasm for social media, digital marketing and industry trends.