Customer service
Creative
Knowledgeable

Social Media Executive

Store Head Office
Reference HOB1250467
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This is a 37.5, vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The vacancy

Role: Social Media Executive

Location: Hobbycraft Head Office, BH23 6HG

Salary  £29-£29k per year depending on your experience

Working hours-  37.5 per week (Our hybrid working model is 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home)

 

Creativity is Hobbycraft’s reason for being, so when you join our fantastic team, you will be surrounded by like-minded imaginative people. We believe that working together and embracing new and innovative ideas are the best way to make our colleagues feel part of something. 

 

Role Purpose

In this role you will help bring Hobbycraft's social media strategy to life by creating, editing, publishing and managing engaging content across our social platforms.  From spotting emerging trends to filming creative tutorials, engaging with our community and supporting exciting brand partnerships, you'll play an important part in making Hobbycraft a destination for creativity online.

 

Required Skills & Experience

  • 1 to 3 years of experience in social media, content creation or digital marketing.
  • Strong understanding of TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
  • Experience filming and editing engaging video content.
  • Confident using CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro or similar editing software.
  • Strong creative instincts and an understanding of what makes content engaging.
  • Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience managing social media calendars and publishing content.
  • Understanding of social analytics and performance metrics.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Comfortable appearing on camera when required.
  • A proactive approach with a willingness to test ideas and learn from results.

 

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

1. Content Creation & Production

2. Social Media Management

3. Community Management & Audience Growth

4. Social Trends & Creative Development

5. Performance & Reporting

6. Campaigns, Creators & Partnerships

 

Salary & Benefits

 

In addition to the advertised salary, here are some of our key benefits:

  • 33 days holiday including bank holidays pro rata, which grows with you during your time with us. You will also get a day off to celebrate your birthday
  • Access to a personal pension scheme (4% contribution matched by us)
  • Option to join Hobbycraft pension scheme offering x2 life insurance
  • Up to 40% colleague discount
  • Employee Assistance Programme, for overall wellbeing for you and your family including financial advice and up to 6 counselling sessions
  • Long service awards to thank you for your time spent with us
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Fundraising events for our charity partners and an annual charity volunteer day
  • Vouchers for free eye tests for VDU users
  • Access to a range of high street discounts
  • Access to a Health Cash Plan
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
  • Access to learning and development opportunities to help you grow.

We are completely committed to supporting anyone with a disability in applying for our vacancies.  If you have a disability and require support throughout our recruitment process, you can contact us at recruitment@hobbycraft.co.uk and let us know what adjustments you may need.

At Hobbycraft we celebrate the joy of crafting, and we celebrate all of our colleagues and customers.  As a retailer we have a diverse Colleague base from a broad range of all communities. Our colleagues are recruited for their skill, passion, love of craft and customer service, which is also reflected in our customer base. It is this skill and love of crafting which defines them. Hobbycraft, is an equal opportunity employer who takes equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging very seriously, we regularly review our policies and practices to ensure not only compliance, but also best practise from an employment perspective.

 

Hobbycraft are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to equal and fair treatment for all colleagues or potential colleagues irrespective of race, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origins, religion or belief, disability, age, gender, marital or family status.

About us

We’re here to help you create

Our passion for craft is at the centre of everything we do. This is reflected in our creative and knowledgeable Hobbycraft store colleagues, who are always on hand to help, and our vast, carefully selected range of quality products. Throughout the year, we also host a variety of workshops and demos in stores and online, designed to give everyone the opportunity to master a new craft or refine a beloved one.

We're here to support everyone on their crafting journey, from parents looking to encourage their creative kids, to student artists, expert knitters, model making hobbyists and more! Why not come into your local Hobbycraft store today and find the perfect craft for you?

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