Social Media Executive
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our passion for helping businesses grow online signalled the start of our digital marketing journey, a journey that has seen us deliver results and win multiple awards along the way.
You’ll find this passion and pride in every one of our 65+ (and counting) team, all driven to deliver results and help businesses succeed. Our culture and environment breed our energy for success — no fluff, no jargon, just good honest results.
With responsibility for £40m+ in annual advertising spend across Google, Microsoft, Facebook and other platforms we are passionate about getting great results in an ever-changing industry.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Social Media Executive, your role will involve supporting our Senior Social Media Account Managers in creating, optimising and reporting on both the paid campaigns and organic content that we manage and liaising with clients to develop new ideas and marketing messages. In reward for maintaining our excellent client relationships and consistently high results, we offer an exciting career in an ever-growing industry, frequent opportunities for career progression, a competitive salary, an employee reward scheme, flexitime and remote working opportunities.
The successful candidate will have a passion for all things social media, have a creative yet analytical mind, be able to work both on their own and as part of a team and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ideal candidate will have digital marketing experience or a relevant qualification, but more important is your enthusiasm and ambition to succeed. Full training will be provided and the successful candidate will be supported in gaining industry-specific qualifications to become a certified Social Media Account Manager.
THE ROLE WILL INCLUDE
Learning and applying new skills: Executives are expected to learn and apply new skills. This involves working with staff and software, as well as learning about social media strategies and ad buying.
Following instructions and guidelines: Executives will need to follow instructions and guidelines provided by their supervisor or mentor. This includes completing tasks in a specific order or adhering to specific standards of quality.
Communicating effectively: Executives should be able to communicate effectively with their supervisor, coworkers, and customers (if applicable). This may involve asking questions, reporting problems, or providing updates on progress.
Participating in training and coursework: In addition to on-the-job training, executives will need to complete their Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate exam.
Demonstrating a strong work ethic: Executives should demonstrate a strong work ethic, including a good attitude to work, working efficiently, and being willing to learn and take on new challenges.
Overall, the main goal is to upskill you to be able to handle your own clients and become a full Social Media Account Manager. As such, executives should be committed to learning and improving their skills throughout the duration of their time with us. Working in Digital Marketing will always provide challenges but with a strong team around you we will be able to make sure you are at the top of your game. Eventually aiming to pass your Meta Certified Media Buying Professional exam and having a life long career in social media.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,500.00-£23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow, G1 2EU
Application deadline: 07/07/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Social Media Executive roles across Mabo's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,500 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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