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Social Media Executive

The New Homes Group
Milton Keynes
2 days ago
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Social Media Executive

This is a field-based role, and you must be prepared to travel.


We are flexible on location and will consider applicants who can cover London, Midlands and the West Country.


We are excited to be looking for an experienced Social Media Executive to manage our social media channels and campaigns. You will be responsible for developing and executing innovative social media strategies that promote our property brands, drive awareness, and foster engagement. You’ll be delivering impactful social media campaigns for over a 100 known high street brands - so the ability to think on your feet and work on a number of projects at once are essential skills!


Your main focus will be helping to grow a following and maintain a brand. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day creation and execution of the social media content across all of our brands to our national audience. You’ll be researching and analysing social media trends to improve our social media presence and working with members of the team across various campaigns. We’re also looking for someone who is super proactive in coming up with new ideas for our social media strategy too.


Key Responsibilities of a Social Media Executive:

Create engaging, well-written content daily


Maintaining and creating a social calendar and identifying key focus areas
Plan and deliver social media strategies across our social media accounts
Regularly monitor and report social media stats to prove effective performance
Review and report on key metrics like engagement and impressions
Stay up to date on new social media tools, industry trends and developments
Identify new areas of opportunity for our brands
Work closely with the wider marketing team to understand wider campaign activity as well as meeting company goals of growing an audience and driving conversions
Monitor competitor activity

Skills required to be a successful Social Media Executive at Connells Group:

Excellent knowledge of social media platforms like TikTok and Meta, and how best to use them


Ability to report on social metrics
A collaborative mindset, with the ability to manage multiple projects,
Experience of using wider social media management platforms like Hootsuite or Brandwatch
Good copywriting skills
An understanding of social media trends, audience behavior, and the latest developments in the property industry
Excellent attention to detail
Experience of analytics and reporting i.e. Google Analytics / Email / Social ads
Research skills and ability to come up with new ideas
Desirable to have a proven track record working on, and growing, social media accounts with tangible results

Skills and qualifications required:

Work experience in marketing or social media is desirable


Strong written communication skills
A good knowledge of social media platforms

If you are passionate about social media, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of an exciting journey to amplify our online presence and grow our brands!


Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. 


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