3 Social Media Executive jobs in Leicestershire

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Media & Video Content Specialist to cover a maternity leave for 12 months.

Based from our office in Raunds, Northamptonshire you will join the busy Marketing team and be the go to for leading video-first social content.

This is a hands-on role. You’ll need to be confident filming and editing, spotting trends, and bringing original content ideas to the table – not waiting for direction. You’ll work closely with our other Social Media Specialist, Social Media Manager and the wider team to deliver content that supports campaigns, drives engagement, and shows off our products, people and partnerships.

What will I be doing?

- Create short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook, YouTube Shorts and LinkedIn.

- Confidently film and edit in CapCut and Canva, shaping content around trending formats and sound.

- Understand platform best practices – including video ratios, length, trends, and tone of voice.

- Maintain our visual house style but evolve it as platforms and trends shift.

- Travel to depots, showrooms, and shoots to capture product, people, and behind-the-scenes content.

- Engage with depot teams, customers, and stakeholders to film authentic, real-life stories.

- Use Canva and Photoshop to create static content for posts and campaigns.

- Actively track trending audio, formats, and content styles – and use them in a way that makes sense for Howdens.

- Support influencer campaigns from start to finish – from outreach and briefing to content chasing, creation, and post-production. Own timelines, ensure all assets are delivered on time, and lead on campaign reporting.

- Lead on the PR activations for influencer campaigns – aligning to wider PR plans and making sure the correct content is captured, and plans are in place

What we need from you.

• Strong experience creating short-form video content for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, etc.
li>Confident using CapCut, Canva, and Photoshop.
• Solid understanding of each social media platform’s best practices – ratios, video lengths, formats, and what drives performance.
• < i>Excellent communicator – especially with creators, agencies, and internal teams.
< i>Experience managing influencer campaigns, PR and social content delivery.
• Aware of content KPIs and how to optimise performance using insights.
• Collaborative and organised – comfortable working at pace and managing multiple priorities
< i>Understand platform best practices – including video ratios, length, trends, and tone of voice.

What we can offer you

- Competitive salary and annual company bonus

- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)

- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days

- Staff Discount

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.  We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals.  Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. 

As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you

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Are you a creative, self-driven communications professional ready to shape and own the social media presence of Mindera in the UK?

We’re looking for a Social Media & Communications Specialist to join our UK team. You’ll be collaborating closely with our global marketing colleagues to craft engaging content, drive brand awareness, and strengthen our internal and external communications.

This is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact in a growing tech company with a flexible and empowering culture.

What You’ll Do

• Be responsible for UK social media communications, both internal and external.
• Manage and grow our UK social media channels, creating engaging content and campaigns aligned with our brand.
• Work with our global marketing team to localise and implement strategies tailored to the UK market.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to ensure consistent, high-impact messaging.
• Plan, create, and analyse blog content, social posts, and digital campaigns and refine the strategy based on the results.
• Support and organise internal cultural initiatives and events.
• Track and manage the UK marketing budget, ensuring cost-effective strategies.
• Ensure all content meets accessibility and brand standards.
• Plan, coordinate and support company events

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in service industry communications, marketing, and/or social media roles.
• Confident communicator and skilled storyteller, both written and visual.
• Strong copywriting, editing, and design skills – bonus if you have video editing experience.
• Creative mindset with strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Familiarity with social media trends, platforms, and best practices (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
• Self-starter comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
• Awareness and understanding of accessibility standards in communications.

Benefits

We offer

• Competitive salary including self-proposed salary increases
• Flexible working arrangements 
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. After 2 years you are entitled to 1 additional day/ year up to 30 days
• Annual profit distribution 
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave and pay
• Enhanced pension scheme (up to 8% matched)
• Growth opportunities, including access to Udemy 
• Private Medical Healthcare with Aviva
• A dynamic, innovative, and supportive work environment, where your ideas and contributions are valued
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global company 
• Annual company team-building trip, Anniversary and Christmas party
• The chance to work on cutting-edge projects that are transforming the fintech industry
• Electric Vehicle leasing scheme
• Retail Discounts
• At our offices we have a wide range of snacks and drinks to keep you fed and healthy
• Conference Budget
• Cycle to Work scheme

At Mindera we use technology to build products we are proud of, with people we love.

Software Engineering Applications, including Web and Mobile, are at the core of what we do at Mindera. We partner with our clients, to understand their product and deliver high performance, resilient and scalable software systems that create an impact on their users and businesses across the world.

You get to work with a bunch of great people, where the whole team owns the project together. Our culture reflects our lean and self-organisation attitude. We encourage our colleagues to take risks, make decisions, work in a collaborative way and talk to everyone to enhance communication.

We are proud of our work and we love to learn all and everything while navigating through an Agile, Lean and collaborative environment.

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