Marketing Executive

Responsibilities

• Managing and scheduling content across social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok).
• Assisting with website updates and newsletters (WordPress, Mailchimp or similar).
• Coordinating with hotel teams to execute campaigns and activations.
• Prioritising tasks effectively, often under tight timelines, while keeping a close eye on detail.
• Contributing to new ideas and trend-based content, balanced with logical, brand-aligned execution.

Requirements

• Experience with social media platforms and content creation, with an understanding of trends and best practices.
• Strong organisational skills – able to juggle competing priorities and deliver at pace.
• A logical approach to problem-solving and applying structured thinking to creative briefs.
• Good technical knowledge: video editing and design skills (Adobe Premiere Pro, InDesign, Photoshop), website CMS (WordPress), and newsletter platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of licensing, copyright, brand guidelines, and platform policies.
• A good understanding of luxury hospitality and familiarity with Edinburgh’s cultural scene, communities, and trendmakers is strongly preferable.
• Enthusiasm to learn, grow, and take the next steps in your marketing career.
• You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

Preferred

• A good understanding of luxury hospitality and familiarity with Edinburgh’s cultural scene, communities, and trendmakers is strongly preferable.
• Enthusiasm to learn, grow, and take the next steps in your marketing career.

Benefits

• Becoming part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies - which means global opportunities.
• Complimentary stay for you+1 in our Hotel upon successful completion of probation, generous discounts across our F&B outlets at Kimpton Charlotte Square and InterContinental Edinburgh The George, plus Spa & Gym discounts at our Kimpton property.
• Extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice
• Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
• Apart from Meals whilst on duty, we also provide every employee company sick pay and life insurance, Mental Health First Aid­ers on Duty, and access to Employee Assistance Programs.
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated) & Enhanced Family Leave (you can ask more details at the interview).
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world, plus discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema
• Don’t forget, bring your friends and take part in our generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme!
• At IHG, we believe there’s Room for You: Room to Grow (providing career development and learning opportunities), Room to Belong (fostering an inclusive environment where diverse employees can be their authentic selves), and Room to Make a Difference (empowering employees to have an impact on the guest experience and the business).