It’s the bedrock of most online businesses, yet it’s the one thing that is often a reactive task for business owners and entrepreneurs rather than a planned and well-executed campaign of activity – we are talking about Social Media.

The need for expert social media marketing support for every entrepreneur wanting to grow their business online is something that many are crying out for. At HodgesNet we provide world-class strategic insight and implementation services for experts wanting to grow a global tribe of customers and serve them with systems that deliver amazing results. Social media is part of this mix.

We are currently seeking to fill the role of a Social Media Marketing Assistant. This position would be an office-based role in the HodgesNet office (Old Town, Swindon UK). This is not a remote working, virtual assistant or freelance opportunuty.

If you are the right fit and successfully come on board with the team at HodgesNet, you will be working with our Social Media Manager, assisting them in curating content and contributing to the social media strategy for our clients, together with the need to plan and execute specific timely campaigns and assist with blog posting activity. You will be someone who has high attention to detail, excellent writing skills and a willingness to serve.

The Social Media Marketing Assistant
Role and Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of social media marketing work for clients and for HodgesNet itself, showing how as a team we stay on the front-foot, leading the way with cutting-edge social media marketing campaigns and adapting to trends.
• Deliver organic social media strategy for clients to drive awareness, buzz, follower growth, and engagement across all channels (including, but not limited to, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Clubhouse, and more) including the creation of monthly content plans in written form for clients sign off and scheduling of approved content.
• Partner and work with the team including our Social Media Manager, Graphic Designer, Video Editor and Management team to create the media content needed for all content plans.
• When needed, engage in social media posts for clients and ensure any comments, direct messages or questions never go unanswered.
• You will assist in the management of social media profiles, campaigns and strategies of HodgesNet and Ant Hodges (Knowledgepreneur).
• As part of the HodgesNet commitment to clients, you’ll maintain the 5 HodgesNet Values - You will always be mindful of:
• Achieving or exceeding, with your service to the client
• Delivering on time with promises made
• Work to the highest possible standards
• Minimising waste of time and resources
• Do everything with joy
• Work alongside the HodgesNet team to deliver industry leading strategies across all aspects of digital marketing.
• Provide Managers with regular reports based on implementation projects against agreed timescales and deadlines.
• Attend client calls on request to provide first-hand insight and the ability to answer direct questions that clients may have about their Social Media Marketing campaigns implementation.

Minimum Requirements
for All Candidates

• A minimum of 1 year of experience working in the social media field, either within an agency, within a company or as a freelancer, delivering amazing social media marketing campaigns for clients with easily demonstratable results.

• An ability to pick things up quickly, get under the hood of client’s businesses and understand the tone of voice, brand and values of clients messaging for social media.

• High levels of written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience of using systems and platforms such as Canva and/or Photoshop would be desirable.

• Creative ability to think outside of the box to bring new and fresh ideas to the table when working with clients to create social media marketing campaigns.

• The ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines with high levels of attention to detail and accuracy.

• A team player, working with and assisting others to deliver amazing results for clients – while also at times focusing and working alone on projects when needed.

• An understanding of the full landscape of online marketing, social media marketing and the online learning world will be a distinct advantage.

Benefits and Package

A full remuneration package including, but not limited to:

• This position is for a 20 hour per week employed position within HodgesNet
• Working hours either:
  • Tuesday 9am to 3pm, Wednesday and Thursday 9am to 5pm (with 1 hour for lunch)
  • Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 2pm
• A competitive salary dependant on experience
• Salary review after completing a 3-month probationary period and then an annual review each year
• Ongoing personal development and technical training
• Professional and friendly office environment to work from in Old Town Swindon (Parking space included)
• AND Never work on your Birthday again!

Application Process

*STRICTLY NO AGENCIES OR RECRUITERS*

The application process for the role of Social Media Marketing Assistant will be executed as follows:

• Step 1 — Submit Your Application
  Send your application to [email protected] with the following elements:
  • Your Resume/CV – including links to LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook profiles.
  • A link to your blog/website if you have one (not essential).
• Step 2 — Video Interview
  If your application is successful you will be invited to attend a 20-30 minute online Video Interview on Zoom. Details will be sent to you.
• Step 3 — Face to Face Interview
  If successfully passing the video interview stage, you will then be invited to attend a Face to Face Interview at the offices of HodgesNet office in Swindon which will include a 20-minute set task to complete. Allow an hour for this interview and task.
• Step 4 — Offer
  A final interview may be called up on but on selection, an offer will be made to the successful candidate with the expectation of acceptance or rejection to be sent within 5 working days back to the HodgesNet.

This opportunity will remain open until the right candidate has been found and HodgesNet Ltd reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy and close applications at any time.