Social Media Content Executive

Bedford, UK (On-site)

£31K/yr – £41K/yrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the social content engine across strategy, production, and optimization for student-focused channels, tying brand moments to engagement and campaigns.

  • Content Strategy & Engagement: shape a data driven social plan focused on audience growth and visibility.
  • Creative Production: lead high quality visuals and short videos aligned to brand and audience needs.
  • Campaign Delivery: collaborate across marketing and comms to power campus stories and campaigns.

Job Description

Own the social content engine across strategy, production, and optimization for student-focused channels, tying brand moments to engagement and campaigns.

  • Content Strategy & Digital Engagement – Support and implement a structured social media strategy, using data and insights to drive engagement, audience growth and brand visibility.
  • Creative Content Production – Lead the creation of high‑quality visual and video content, including photography and short‑form video, aligned with brand guidelines and targeted audiences.
  • Social Media Management & Optimisation – Plan, schedule and manage content across key platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok), monitoring performance and optimising campaigns to maximise reach.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration & Campaign Delivery – Work closely with marketing, communications and wider teams to develop impactful content, support campaigns and showcase student life and achievements.
  • Quality Assurance, Compliance & Community Management – Ensure content accuracy, GDPR and safeguarding compliance, manage online interactions professionally and maintain a positive digital presence.
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The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group is a growing and highly successful provider of further, adult and higher education, welcoming over 18,000 students through its doors and in businesses across the region each year.Whether you’re leaving school, an international student, interested in degree-level courses, want to study part-time to improve your job prospects, or would just like to take up a new hobby or interest, find out why Bedford College is a great place to study – read our student profiles, watch our student films and find out about the fantastic range of subject areas we offer.We also work with local and national businesses to deliver the latest industry training, helping to develop the skills of your employees and improve the performance of your business.Find out more by browsing the services we offer on the right...

Founded in 1992
England, GBR
870 employees (19 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
62.6K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$167
Traffic Source Mix
Search
61%
Direct
29.7%
Referral
7.5%
Social
0.8%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~870

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
19 (2% of company)

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