Social Media Coordinator

Ref: 644 | Posted: 13th Jun 2025

Social Media

Hertfordshire

£21,000-£23,000 per annum, dependant on experience

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Do you have a passion for all things cars? Do you love social media/digital marketing and coming up with creative posts?

If so, then this could be the ideal junior role for you!

Ellis Mason are working with an international business that have a small European Sales Office based in North Herts. The SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR is a trainee position that will receive expert training and advice from the current Social Media Specialist, who is re-locating to the USA.

The role would suit a school leaver (if you have some work experience then great, however candidates without any are still considered), who perhaps has studied social media or digital marketing and has some posts or designs that they can show the employer (maybe even a portfolio).

This is an incredibly exciting position in a trendy industry that definitely packs the wow factor!

The SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR will at times attend car shows and therefore the odd occasion of weekend working and travel is required.

If you do not have a strong passion for cars and the automotive industry then please do not apply.

THE SALARY & BENEFITS

£21,000 - £23,000 dependant on level of experience
Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 5pm
22 days holiday (some holiday to be used for Christmas shutdown but some often given) - plus the 8 bank holidays
Pension - employer contribution 7% (employee 3%)
Life Insurance - 4x (for death in service) - post probation
Annual bonus (opportunity to earn 10% of salary, taking into consideration company performance, personal performance, training objectives)
Free on-site parking

THE JOB

The main duties included within the role of the SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR, are:

Brainstorming content ideas for the company's social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc)
Producing social media content
Creating photo and video shoots, using an editing platform to create shortform content
Scheduling your posts with the aim to post content every other day
Writing engaging content and captions
Using the DM's and comments to interact and engage with potential customers
Monitoring social media trends and hot topics (globally)
Researching the automotive industry for news and highlights
Keeping up to date with our competitors and what they are doing
Collaborating with influencers to create social media content and other potential working partnerships
Attending car/trade shows
Potential of travelling to the US Head Office one day
Other ad hoc duties that may occur as part of the role

SKILLS & ABILITIES

MUST LOVE CARS!
Digital marketing experience OR qualifications, with a focus on social media
Fluent English, written and verbal (other languages are an advantage)
Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Capcut & Microsoft Office programmes
Graphic design knowledge would be exceptionally helpful
Excellent interpersonal skills with a fun, hard-working & positive attitude
High attention to detail, resilient and tenacious

the application process

Apply right now! By using the apply button on this page and attaching your CV.

the agency

A recruitment agency you can trust, Ellis Mason have been matching talented candidates with new job opportunities since 2017. Working with Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire’s most successful businesses, Ellis Mason specialise in commercial recruitment; recruiting people skilled in administration, customer service, HR, finance, marketing, IT & more.

Being an independent recruitment agency means we really get to know our candidates. Saving time for both employers and employees by making the best possible matches. Acting as both a recruitment business and recruitment agency in the fulfilment of this role.

Thank you for your application, Where possible, we endeavour to contact all candidates, however due to the volume of applications, we ask that if you have not heard from us within 7 days to please accept that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.