Title: Social Media Guru & Event Assistant

Salary: Range £25,000 to £30,000 p/a & Bonus Package

Location: Bridgend, UK / Hybrid

We are seeking a dynamic and creative Social Media Guru to oversee and execute our social media and content strategies. In this role, you will work closely with and report directly to the Creative Director and external marketing team, ensuring all campaigns align with the company’s brand vision and objectives.

The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in developing brand awareness for Onboard, engaging with target audiences, and driving online growth. This includes managing social media platforms, creating compelling content, and collaborating with influencers to amplify the brand's reach.

Your work will directly influence how our brand is perceived online, contributing to our overall marketing strategy and driving measurable results.

Responsibilities

Social Media Strategy

• Develop, implement, and manage our social media strategies across leading platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok)

• Stay updated on emerging trends and platform updates to adapt strategies

• Lead on all social media initiatives, managing campaigns from start to finish - briefing, creative conception and post-campaign analysis

Content Creation & Management

• Plan, create, and schedule engaging multimedia content

• Collaborate with internal teams and external agency to ensure content aligns with brand identity and goals

• Maintain and update the content calendar, ensuring consistency across all channels with sign-off from Creative Director

• Create high-quality, self-shot social content

• Manage the production of all content, creating assets for paid media and supplying content for email marketing campaigns as required

Community Engagement

• Respond to comments and messages in a timely and professional manner

• Foster a strong online community by engaging with followers and influencers

Team Onboard & Influencer Marketing

• Identify and collaborate with current Team Onboard representatives and relevant influencers to expand our reach

• Manage influencer campaigns from conception to completion

• Strategise brand collaborations, making informed decisions on talent and creative concepts

Analytics & Reporting

• Monitor and report on social media performance on a weekly and monthly basis

• Use data to inform decision-making and optimise future campaigns

Events Assistant

• Support the Events Team which could see you travelling the world promoting and marketing our brand

• Identify live marketing campaigns and manage them on site while at events.

• Get up and personal with our Team Onboard Representatives and take action on live opportunities to feed into our overall marketing strategy.

Experience

• Experience in a similar social media role within sport, fashion or lifestyle industry is required.

• Experience growing engagement and audiences across social media platforms that can clearly be demonstrated

• A strong creative eye, attention to detail, and overall genuine passion for the power of social media is key

• Highly organised with strong written and verbal communication skills

• A collaborative style of working

• A Degree in Graphic Design & Communication or similar is desirable

What You’ll Get...

• Competitive salary and annual bonus package

• 2 x WFH days per month

• Warm and friendly Office environment on the outskirts of Bridgend

• Opportunity to travel the world with Events Team

• A fun and friendly team with regular team events

• Fully stocked snacks, tea and coffee

Send your application including your resume and case study artwork to careers@onboardsportswear.com today.