About Us:

GrowthProvision is a leading full-service digital marketing agency in the UK, specialising in financial services sector clients. With a strong track record of delivering results for our clients, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in the industry. Due to exciting growth ambitions, we are seeking a highly skilled Social Media Manager to join our team, bringing their expertise to a key area in our growing business.

This role is tailor-made for you if you have a passion for social - organic and paid - and would thrive in an environment where you can shape and impact a key service.

Job Description:

As Social Media Manager at GrowthProvision, you’ll lead high-impact social media strategies for top-tier clients in the financial services sector, with a focus on LinkedIn, while also enhancing the company's own social media presence and brand visibility

Your role will involve working within the account management team, alongside our account managers, to deliver market-leading social media services to our interesting, dynamic clients.

The role is remote, but you are expected to attend regular face-to-face meetings and coworking days. .

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Development: Develop and implement a comprehensive multi-platform social media strategy tailored for financial services clients to increase audience size, engagement, and brand presence - company or personal. Most of your time will be spent managing organic campaigns, but experience with strategies that include paid is essential, too.
Content Creation & Management: Collaborating with the design and content teams, produce and manage engaging content, including articles, blogs, videos, photos, and other multimedia, to inspire interaction and interest. Writing will be a part of your role.
Outreach: Experience with outreach campaigns, especially via LinkedIn, is key.
Analytics and Performance Tracking: Analyse social media usage data to assess the effectiveness of campaigns, identify trends, and adjust strategies for optimal performance.
Client Facing: You will have the opportunity to work directly with our clients, building lasting relationships.
Community Management: Monitor, manage, and moderate communities across social media platforms, ensuring a positive and active presence.
Audience Engagement : Engage with audiences by responding to posts, discussions, and customer feedback promptly and professionally.
Budget Management: Oversee the budget allocated for social media campaigns, ensuring expenditures remain within budgetary limits and achieving the best ROI.
Reputation Management: Monitor and manage the brand’s reputation across social platforms, addressing negative reviews or comments in a professional and strategic manner.
Research and Trends: Keep up to date with social media trends and platform updates, providing insights and recommendations relevant to the company’s marketing activities.
Reporting and Presentation: Present results, data analysis, and recommendations to senior leadership, highlighting successes and areas for improvement.

Essential Skills and Experience

Minimum 7 years of experience in social media management, being able to demonstrate the ability to quickly adapt to and understand the financial services industry.
Expertise in LinkedIn, as the platform most used by our market, alongside proficiency across major social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X). Familiarity with newer platforms like TikTok and Snapchat is advantageous.
Worked within an agency.
A willingness to leverage AI to support the efficient and effective production of work.
A passion for social media, with experience in both organic and paid strategies.
Proven track record of managing and growing online communities, ensuring active and positive engagement.
Strong expertise in personal branding and all aspects of social media success, including content creation, process management, and audience growth.
Ability to strategise, manage processes, write, edit, proofread, and report on campaign performance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate within a team and engage directly with clients when necessary.
Strong multitasking and organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work independently in a remote setting, with occasional travel.

Desirable Skills

Experience in the financial sector or regulated professional service industries. Ongoing training will be provided.
Knowledge of UK compliance regulations related to social media communications.
Proficiency in social media tools and analytics platforms
Experience managing social media budgets and delivering campaigns within set financial limits.
Bachelor’s degree and/or CPD in marketing, finance, or a related field is preferred.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary
Opportunity for professional growth and progression within the company, in a dynamic, growing agency.
25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays.
Pension scheme.
Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
Engaging, supportive work environment.

How to Apply:

If you are a skilled, experienced and ambitious professional passionate about social media, and digital marketing, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the right fit for this position.

GrowthProvision is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work from home

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Education:

Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

Social media marketing: 5 years (required)
marketing agency: 3 years (required)

Language:

English (required)

Willingness to travel:

25% (required)

Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 15/12/2024
Expected start date: 06/01/2025

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