Social Media Assistant

Pertemps are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a creative and ambitious Social Media Assistant to join their ever growing team in Plymouth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a social media enthusiast who is passionate about creating engaging content, staying ahead of digital trends, and helping to drive brand awareness across multiple platforms. If you're organised, proactive, and looking to develop your career within a fast-paced and dynamic business, we'd love to hear from you.

The RoleWorking closely with the Social Media Manager, you'll play a key role in managing and growing the company's online presence. From creating eye-catching content to analysing campaign performance, you'll be involved in every stage of the social media journey.

No two days will be the same as you collaborate with internal teams, support exciting campaigns, and identify new opportunities to connect with audiences and enhance brand engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day management of social media channels across multiple platforms.
• Create engaging written, graphic, and video content that captures audience attention.
• Research and utilise emerging social media platforms and trends.
• Optimise content to improve visibility and engagement.
• Encourage audience interaction and help grow online communities.
• Support the planning and delivery of larger social media campaigns and projects.
• Monitor competitor activity and identify opportunities for growth.
• Generate fresh and innovative content ideas.
• Analyse campaign performance using social media and analytics tools.
• Prepare reports and provide insights into campaign success.
• Support strategies designed to increase brand awareness and drive sales.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to achieve business objectives.
• Assist in developing influencer partnerships and promotional activities.

About You

We're looking for someone who is creative, motivated, and genuinely passionate about social media and digital marketing.

You'll ideally have

• A strong understanding of major social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively to deadlines.
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong IT skills and an analytical mindset.
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies, software, and industry trends.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Skills

• Experience using design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, or similar.
• Knowledge of Google Analytics and paid social advertising.

Benefits

In return, our client offers:

✅ Company pension scheme
✅ Employee discount programme
✅ Cycle to Work scheme
✅ Long service awards
✅ Career development opportunities
✅ Supportive and collaborative working environment

Working Hours
Temporary to permanent following a porbationary period.
Monday to Friday 08:45am - 5:30pm
Plymouth, Devon

If you're ready to turn your creativity into a rewarding career and join a business where your ideas and contributions will make a real impact, apply today through Pertemps.