Social Media Executive

Harvey Nichols; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nichols is seeking a Social Media Executive to enhance engagement across social platforms. You'll develop content strategies, create engaging posts, and collaborate with teams to align social media efforts with business objectives. A supportive environment awaits, with perks including discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 40% off fashion

30% off beauty and perfumery

Clothing allowance

Charity days

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Digital Marketing, PR, Journalism, Photography, Film, or related fields.
• Proven success in social media marketing for brands or agencies.
• Deep knowledge of the local social media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Create and upload engaging social-first content aligned with the social media strategy.
• Generate content ideas for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs to measure success.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Social Media Marketing

Community Management

Content Creation

Tools

Social Media Management Tools

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Do you keep up to date with Social Media?
Do you know your Chloe from your Balmain?
Do you love all things luxury retail?
If YES, we may have the role for you…

Luxury department store, Harvey Nichols, is searching for a new Social Media Executive to join its thriving Marketing department in our Head Office in London – Knightsbridge. Our culture is based on inclusivity; we embrace diversity. Whoever you are, Harvey Nichols has a place for you.

How we reward your hard work …

At Harvey Nichols, we champion career development and are passionate about our people. We will do all we can to support your journey and career path with us. Alongside this, you will have access to a world of amazing benefits such as:

• Up to 40% off fashion
• Up to 40% off hospitality, foodmarket and hampers
• 30% off beauty and perfumery, wine and spirits
• Clothing allowance

You will also have access to charity days, a season ticket/bike loan; learning and development opportunities; to our Employee Assistance Program - Retail Trust and recognition schemes, and the opportunity to join one of our Employee groups – Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion, and Sustainability. These are just some of the reasons people join and stay!

About the role…

The Social Media Executive will work within the guidelines of the Harvey Nichols social media strategy, creating and uploading engaging social-first content.

The long-term goal is to nurture and grow our social media channels by improving engagement and reach, as well as expanding into new platforms.

• Work with the Social Media Manager to deliver our social media strategy, outlining the channels and approach for each, in a way that is unique and differentiated in the market.
• Generate social-specific content ideas for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, including video, stills, and stories.
• Collaborate with regional teams to gather content for stores, brief in content timely, and ensure regional store presence on main channels.
• Support in writing creative briefs for social content, reflecting business priorities, key brands, and products.
• Manage content scheduling for your focus category (Menswear) using Sprinklr across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
• Assist with calendar planning, supporting requests from all departments to ensure timely posting.
• Create social-first content, including filming for Instagram reels, videos, and TikTok, reacting swiftly to trends with Harvey Nichols' tone of voice.
• Source high-quality user-generated content and brand imagery weekly for social media use.
• Coordinate with Creative Content team and Social Media Manager to ensure content aligns with brand vision and maintains HN authority.
• Work with the Creative Content team to meet social asset deadlines.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs to measure success and review new initiatives' effectiveness.
• Stay updated on social media trends, updates, and opportunities across platforms.

Is this you?

We seek individuals who embrace diversity, love challenges, are passionate about luxury retail, and seek something uniquely different.

**Please submit a portfolio showcasing your social media work**

• Experience in Digital Marketing, PR, Journalism, Photography, Film, or related fields?
• Proven success in social media marketing for brands or agencies?
• Excellent community management skills?
• Deep knowledge of the local social media landscape?
• Strong experience with social media management tools?

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Where do I sign?
If you're already thinking about your first-day outfit (no uniforms here) and this role excites you, click the “apply” button below to start your journey with us.