Social Media Officer

  • First Recruitment Services
  • Hove, Sussex
  • Mar 16, 2026
Full time Advert / Media / Entertainment

Job Description

We're looking for a self-motivated and creative Brand Engagement and Social Media specialist to lead brand engagement and manage brand presence across multiple social media channels for this established, well-known brand in Hove.

The Social Media/Brand Engagement Officer will:

  • Create and manage engaging social media campaigns, events, lead generation, and editorial content
  • Manage all social media channels, producing tailored and engaging graphic and written content
  • Be the online voice of the brand responding to comments, messages and reviews
  • Remain up to date with social platform trends & algorithm updates maximising performance
  • Organise and support brand events, influencer partnerships, and digital collaborations
  • Maintain strong relationships with influencers, media and charity partners
  • Manage a content and campaign budget
  • Produce quarterly company newsletters and support other content where needed
  • Attend brand and networking events

Skills & experience required:

  • Degree educated or equivalent in social media or digital marketing teamed with strong working knowledge of Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, TikTok, YouTube and Pinterest
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
  • Able to deliver on-brand visual and written content
  • Experience producing and editing short-form video for social platforms such as Reels and TikToks
  • Experience of media scheduling tools like Later, Hootsuite, Buffer and similar

Salary, hours and company benefits:

  • £30,000 to £32,000 based on experience
  • Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, fully office based in Hove
  • 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Regular social events
  • Discretionary monthly bonus scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Birthday off
  • Pension Scheme
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Employee discount

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.