Specialist - Social Media UK & Ireland

AICPA; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional association in the UK is seeking a Social Media Specialist to lead their social media presence. This role involves managing multiple channels, creating and editing content, and working closely with teams to maximize reach. Candidates should have at least 1 year of social media experience. The position allows for a hybrid work schedule and offers various benefits to support employee well-being.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pension plan

Flexible benefits options

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience managing social media.
• Willing to travel within the UK and Ireland for events.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple social media channels.
• Run paid social campaigns to create leads and increase sales.
• Develop the UK social media calendar.
• Report on social media performance.
• Monitor competitor activity for improvement opportunities.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Video editing

Strategic planning

Job description

About the Role:

You are a creative and strategic Specialist who can lead our social media presence across the UK & Ireland market. This role is ideal for someone who has experience with storytelling, and understands how to grow engagement through compelling content.

You'll manage multiple social channels, creating and editing video content, aligning with brand guidelines, and being a visible face of our market through on-camera appearances. You'll work with colleagues across the UK & Ireland team, our central content team, global social team, and external partners to maximise reach and effect.

You'll report to the Senior Manager - Operations UK & Ireland as an individual contributor and use a hybrid work schedule.

You Will:

Channel Management & Performance

• Manage multiple social media channels.
• Run paid social campaigns to create leads and increase sales.
• Develop the UK social media calendar.
• Report on social media performance, providing relevant insights.
• Monitor competitor activity and identify opportunities to differentiate and improve.

Content Creation & Editing

• Develop creative content ideas tailored to our audience and market goals.
• Film content and be on-camera for interviews, advertisements, and other engaging content formats.
• Edit video content for social platforms, using brand tone and visual identity.
• Follow viral trends and explore ways to adapt them for our brand and audience.
• Attend UK & Ireland events to capture live content, interviews, and behind-the-scenes moments for social media.

Collaboration & Strategy

• Manage the UK & Ireland social media plan, aligning with the global social strategy.
• Collaborate with teams to amplify content reach and influence.
• Work with central teams on content development, brand tone and visual identity.

Content support

• Be the market lead for content and collateral production through the content strategy team.
• Support UK & Ireland market campaigns with content development and campaign management where required.

You Have:

• 1+ years experience managing social media
• Willing to travel within the UK and Ireland to attend events, accommodations for disabilities will always be considered

How We Support You:

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, pension plan, annual leave, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognise that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning pportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development

About Us:

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