Bruntwood SciTech offers high quality office and laboratory space, a range of scientific services, and specialist business support which enables companies in the science, technology and innovation sectors to form, collaborate, scale and grow. It is the largest dedicated property platform serving the growth of the UK’s knowledge economy to become a global science and technology superpower.
A JV between Bruntwood, Legal & General and the Greater Manchester Pension Fund, Bruntwood SciTech aims to create a £5 billion UK-wide portfolio that can support 2,600 high-growth businesses by 2032.
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Job purpose:
The Senior Social Media Executive, reporting to the Senior Content Manager and sitting within the wider Digital team, will be primarily focused on the management of Bruntwood SciTech’s current and future social media channels, as well as content creation and reporting and alongside a wider remit of supporting content marketing activity across the portfolio. We’re looking for a social and content obsessed creative that isn’t afraid to get stuck in and make an impact.
You will be working from our lovely head office Union, although you will also be required to travel to different locations to create content as required.
What we’re looking for in a nutshell:
We are keen to see applications from creative and social-savvy individuals, with proven experience in social media management, ideally within a brand or agency setting. This person should excel in managing platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter), with a strong focus on creating engaging, social-first content. Experience in B2B social media and short-form video creation is a plus.
The ideal candidate will possess written communication skills, adaptability across platforms, and the ability to work closely with design teams or shoot on location. Proficiency in Canva or other design tools, reporting skills, and familiarity with GA4 are beneficial. A passion for staying ahead of social trends and organisational skills are essential. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and bring fresh ideas to the table.
*The job description attached at the bottom of our website advert (below 'Apply') will give more depth in relation to where the role is positioned in the business, the expectations as well as the responsibilities.
What you’ll be doing:
- Oversee all company social media accounts management, including LinkedIn, X and Instagram with guidance and support from the Senior Content Manager to execute the strategy and drive more leads for office and lab space
- Develop engaging, creative, innovative content for regularly scheduled posts, which enlighten audiences, promote on-brand messages and which ultimately drive increased engagement and conversion
- Work collaboratively with various departments and regional leads across the business to understand key business lettings targets, development activity, programmes, events and brand activity and ensure these are embedded into the strategy and plan
- Develop and implement a calendar of always on and campaign focused content across our social channels to optimise engagement and drive new leads
- Monitor and interpret performance analysis and prepare reports on social activity to ensure learnings are fed into future activations and campaigns are fully optimised to achieve greatest ROI
- Create content bespoke to each platform, with a mixture of social-first video content and assets that are briefed into agencies/the internal graphic design team
- Self-shoot, upload and edit social-first content on platform where necessary
- You will be an ambassador for our social channels, making sure that only the best and most relevant content is published
- Be proactive with new and emerging platforms, updates and formats on social and encourage new approaches to content where appropriate
- Work with agencies and freelancers to produce and share high production video content
- You will also be required to provide additional marketing support when required, such as briefing and managing the creation of additional campaign assets and content, as well as website and Google My Business updates
We really believe that if you’re brilliant to work with, you deserve brilliant things in return:
- 28 days holiday plus you get your Birthday off work - and if that’s not enough you can also buy & sell holidays too
- 24 hours a year volunteer time - there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in supporting the causes that matter most to you
- Sabbatical of up to 12 months so you can take a career break after five years with us
- Healthcare cash plan for all colleagues, so you can claim back medical expenses like optical, dentist & physiotherapy. We also offer private healthcare cover on an opt in basis too
- Life assurance cover for all colleagues
- Up to 8% matched pension scheme
- Discounts & cashback at leading retailers
- Enhanced maternity - 26 weeks fully paid leave
- Interest free learning loans to help you develop new skills
In addition to what to expect within the role and your benefits, it’s good to know that you’ll be working for a business that gives back - The Oglesby Charitable Trust has donated more than £30m since it started out in 2001. Supporting charities across Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Medical Research and Social & Health Inequality.
We’ll do our best to get back to you within a week of your application, however if it has been longer than this please feel free to email talent@bruntwood.co.uk for an update.
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