Social Media Executive

Social Media Executive - £30,000 - £35,000

Fixed-Term Contract - 12 months

About the company:

We’re FDM, an award-winning global business and technology consultancy. For over 30 years we’ve been powering the people behind tech and innovation. We collaborate with world-leading companies to identify the expertise they need, exactly when they need it.

We have helped successfully launch nearly 25,000 careers globally to date and we are a trusted partner to over 200 companies worldwide.

Diversity, equity and inclusivity is at the core of everything we do. We have 5,000+ employees worldwide, with over 90 nationalities working together as a team. From our origins in Brighton, UK, we now have 18 centres located across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific and are now on the FTSE4Good Index.

About the role:

We’re looking for a Social Media Executive responsible for the day-to-day management of Social Media campaigns across both B2B and B2C marketing. This includes delivering the strategy and creating new content ideas to enhance performance across our channels.

Reporting to the Digital Marketing Manager, you will own the creation and optimisation of Social Media content, messaging, and channels to help drive our success on Social Media platforms to support our growth goals across B2B and B2C.

FDM’s success is a product of collaboration and synergy. Ours is a dynamic, team environment that encourages and rewards hands-on involvement. This is a highly motivated, sociable team – if you’re a fit, you’ll be joining a company that is growing at a phenomenal rate internationally, bringing with it many exciting new opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Managing and delivering our social strategy and adapting and optimising content to achieve key performance metrics
• Creating written pieces that are sharp, memorable, and effective at prompting readers to take action
• Collaborating with Videographers, Content Creators and Designers to ensure that posts are engaging
• Optimizing content for publication across various Social Media sites
• Scheduling copy for release at optimal times
• Monitoring users' engagement with and feedback on every post
• Maintaining a secure database of all login credentials
• Remaining abreast of changes to all pertinent Social Media applications
• Exploring the potential value of Social Media sites that are not yet in our repertoire

What we are looking for:

• At least 2-3 years' experience from a digital marketing agency or in-house position developing and executing Social Media strategies and techniques
• Excellent knowledge of Social Media channels and ability to articulate key performance metrics
• Proven experience in Business-To-Business (B2B) marketing, demonstrating an understanding of the challenges and strategies within the sector
• Own Social Media as a digital marketing channel and manage performance
• Experience with Social Media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Facebook Ads, AdRoll, etc.) and Web Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, etc.). LinkedIn proficiency and a successful record of ability to strategically leverage this platform for business growth are essential requirements for this role
• Excellent copywriter skills
• Can confidently work on multiple projects with different objectives simultaneously
• Good time management skills, including prioritising, scheduling, and adapting as necessary
• Understanding of core digital marketing concepts, including SEO, Social Media and other digital marketing channels
• Must have the right to work in the UK

Desirable but not essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or related field
• Proficiency with spreadsheets (e.g., MS Excel, Google Sheets)
• Knowledge of scheduling tools i.e. Sprout Social
• Experience with task management platforms (e.g., Monday.com) and content management platforms (e.g., WordPress)
• Comfortable analysing high volumes of data on a regular basis
• Understanding of core digital marketing concepts, including SEO, Paid Media and other digital marketing channels
• Experience working in the tech or professional services industry

What we offer:

• Chance to be part of a high-growth FTSE 250 tech organisation
• Qualification and development opportunities
• Fast-track career progression UK wide or globally
• Company culture committed to diversity, inclusion and social mobility
• Hybrid working - Ability to work from home as well as within the office
• Central office location
• Up to 30 days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Mentoring Programme
• Option to (Buy As You Earn) Share Scheme BAYE

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. FDM Group is an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, SE1 2QG