Social Media Specialist
| Posting date: | 25 April 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2025 |
| Location: | Eastbourne, BN21 3TR |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | APR20256895 |
Summary
Social Media Specialist Eastbourne 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 5pm Competitive salary plus pension and benefits package. We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and organised Social Media Marketer to join our Marketing team based at Head Office in Eastbourne. You will play a key role in growing our social media presence by creating and generating engaging and innovative content for our Company’s trade social media accounts. This is an excellent opportunity for a marketer who is highly motivated, with an aptitude for both the analytical and creative elements of social media marketing.Working closely with the Digital Marketing Manager and wider Marketing team you will be supporting and implementing the Company’s social media strategy by promoting multiple brands, products and services across our websites. This will be achieved by creating both paid and organic campaigns, building adverts and liaising with our media agency, liaising with suppliers, analysing trends, platforms and industry blogs etc, monitoring content and reposts and replying to direct social media communications.Brewers Decorator Centres are the largest independent supplier of decorating materials across the UK, supplying both trade and retail customers across the country. Brewers is still a family-owned business with a wonderful heritage and over 120 years in our industry, which says something about our ability to understand and keep up with our market. Our digital marketing activities and online presence are increasing with many exciting plans for 2025 and beyond.We understand that neurodiverse candidates or candidates with a disability may need adjustments or extra support in the application or interview process - we are committed to providing every candidate the opportunity and environment in which to succeed and we will support any reasonable request where we can.As a Social Media Specialist with Brewers, some of your key responsibilities will include:Researching, writing, editing, scheduling, and publishing, original and engaging contentAssisting in the development of social media campaigns that work in conjunction with the brands marketing activities Analysis of social media activity for commercial successResponding to direct social media communications with appropriate content and adviceDeveloping product and industry knowledge to be able to contribute confidently to only conversations and questionsKeeping informed of the latest innovations within digital and social media marketingSuggesting new ideas and best practise as appropriateManaging projects within time and budget targetsAs appropriate create social media content at various events when requiredWho we are looking for to join the team:Experience of using social media and digital media for marketingExperience of or willing to learn and use scheduling and analytical software including Hubspot, K8, Phocas, Google AnalyticsCreative and innovative thinkerExcellent communication skills both verbally and in writing including spelling, punctuation and grammarHighly organised and effective multitasker with the ability to work to deadlinesExceptional attention to detail skills with the ability to work quickly and accurately to a high standard with a ‘right first time’ approachProficient in Microsoft Office to an intermediate level including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and happy to learn and embrace new software and technologiesKeen to learn about our industry and develop product knowledge to be able to communicate confidently with our online audienceExcellent customer service skills with the ability to use own initiative to problem solveEnjoys working and supporting a team with the initiative to work as an individual at all timesApproachable, possessing an open and friendly personalityIn return some of the benefits we offer include:Competitive salary31 days holiday including bank holidays increasing with serviceFree life assurance5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions)Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn itEmployee Assistance Programme - accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependents Virtual GP service for yourself and any dependent children to be able to access unlimited medical advice when you need itMedicash, an optional funded scheme where you can claim money back for routine healthcare treatments Brewers Colleague discounts giving you huge savings on home improvements Discounts and rewards with selected partners - major high street brands, supermarkets etcAdditional financial assistance such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Helping Hand Loan Scheme for times of crisisComprehensive Induction Programme and ongoing developmentAfter a qualifying period, you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit related pay, enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay and a chance to use our Holiday Homes in Cornwall or the Lake DistrictTo apply for this exciting opportunity, please click the Apply Now button on this page to complete the mandatory application form.Please note -this role may be removed from listings before the closing date if we are successful in finding an appointment.Please ensure you fully complete the application process if you wish to be considered for this position. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to any applicants that do not complete the process. Other job titles associated with this role include: Social Media Editor, Social Media Marketer, Social Media Officer, Social Media Content Creator, Social Media Executive, Social Media Coordinator.