Social Media Executive London, Nottingham or UK Remote

this role is open to remote working within the UK. Successful candidates will be required to travel to their closest UNiDAYS campus (London or Nottingham) on occasion. The role in a nutshell

As a Social Media Executive, you will play a key role in shaping our brand TOV on TikTok, Instagram, and other key platforms. We're looking for someone who is deeply immersed in Gen Z and Gen Alpha culture, someone who doesn't just scroll through trends but knows how to jump on them and make them their own! If you've got a passion for creating engaging, scroll-stopping content that resonates with a Gen Z student audience, this role is for you! You'll be working closely with our Social Media team and agencies, as well independently to step in front of the camera to film, edit, and produce content that resonates with our audience. Whether you're jumping on trends, creating engaging content, or managing the content calendar and building an active student community - you'll help ensure our channels stay fresh and relatable. Plus, you'll collaborate with wider marketing teams, and contribute ideas that amplify our brand. This role requires creativity, adaptability, and strong organisation skills. We're looking for someone who lives our values, and brings fresh ideas, so if you're a recent graduate, we'd love to hear from you too.

Day to day responsibilities

• Film, edit and produce high-quality, engaging video content, as well as static visuals for key social channels such as TikTok and Instagram.
• Identify emerging trends and key student moments, adapting them to fit with our brand TOV.
• Be comfortable to step in front of the camera, bringing energy and authenticity to our content.
• Plan, schedule and manage the social content calendar, making sure we're consistently showing up at the right times.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with our social team and agencies to create scroll-stopping, authentic, and shareable content ideas.
• Engage with our audience through comments, sparking conversations, and building a strong community.
• Work closely with internal teams on giveaway management and fulfilment.
• Track and analyse content performance metrics, using insights to optimise future content strategies.
• Monitor competitor performance and brand sentiment, to identify opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.

What we need from you

• A strong understanding of TikTok, Instagram, and other key platforms, with the ability to spot and capitalise on viral trends.
• Proficiency in social editing tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or similar).
• Strong communication skills, both visual and written, to engage and resonate with a youth audience authentically.
• A genuine passion for social media, student culture, and staying ahead of trends.

Perks

We offer a fast paced, fun & social working environment where you can truly make an impact. We believe that work should enhance and complement your life which is why we leave it up to you to decide where you work. You can choose to work from your assigned campus (either Nottingham or London) or from home, whatever works best for your individual needs. Your manager may request you attend team meet ups at your campus but other than that it is up to you! We work hard at UNiDAYS, but we also believe in fair compensation for hard work. That's why we're pleased to offer all employees full access to our comprehensive benefits package.

Our perks include:

• 25 days holiday per year increasing with length of service, plus flexible bank holidays.
• Competitive salaries.
• 4pm finishes every Friday.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private health insurance (Vitality).
• Income protection policy.
• Life assurance policy.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Enhanced parental leave pay.
• Core hours with flexibility around how/when you manage your time.
• Regular team building activities.
• The latest tech and hardware will be supplied from day one.
• Support for home working for all new team members.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.