Social Executive

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.
As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.
Role: Social Executive
Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom
About the role:
As Social Executive, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management and longer-term development of Client's social media presence. Working closely with the Brand and Content Manager, you'll maintain a rolling content calendar, manage all brand social accounts, and collaborate with agencies and third-party creators to deliver content that performs. You'll track and report on performance, define KPIs, and continuously refine the strategy based on data. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, content, and community — suited to someone equally comfortable with creative thinking and analytical rigour.
What you will be doing:
Strategy and Planning
Develop and execute a social media strategy to grow Client's online presence across key platforms, covering content formats, influencer and ambassador activity, and audience engagement
Maintain a rolling social media content calendar, supporting the Brand and Content Manager in developing the wider content plan
Collaborate with the Media Manager to align the social strategy with the wider paid media approach
Develop and maintain social media guidelines, covering approved channels, formats, and tone of voice, and support marketing teams in applying them consistently
Identify opportunities to improve social media practices across divisions, and share knowledge through training sessions and knowledge-share events
Stay informed on trends and innovations in digital marketing and social media, bringing relevant opportunities to the team
Social Media Management
Manage all Client social media accounts, including content scheduling, audience engagement, and ongoing optimisation
Monitor content presentation across channels and conduct regular audits to ensure alignment with brand and content guidelines
Create and curate platform-appropriate content that is consistent with [Client]'s brand tone and visual identity
Collaborate with agencies and third-party content creators to develop and execute promotional and campaign content
Support influencer and ambassador campaigns in line with the social strategy
Budget and Production Management
Raise purchase orders and invoices, ensuring all creative costs are correctly logged in Client's systems
Track and report on social content production spend, supporting budget administration alongside the wider team
Reporting and Optimisation
Define KPIs and benchmarks to measure performance against social objectives
Analyse social media performance and translate data into clear, actionable insights — preparing regular performance reports for internal stakeholders
Continuously monitor channel performance and identify opportunities to refine the social strategy
What you need to be great in this role:
Experience developing and executing social media strategies that build brand awareness and drive measurable engagement
Strong working knowledge of major social platforms and their respective content best practices
Proven ability to manage agencies and third-party content creators to deliver quality content on time and on brief
An analytical approach to social — comfortable interpreting performance data and translating it into informed decisions
Well-organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines without losing attention to detail
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and align cross-functional teams around shared priorities
Experience raising purchase orders and supporting production budget administration
Proficiency with Gen AI tools relevant to social media and content, used to enhance output quality and efficiency
Experience developing personal AI workflows to improve content planning, scheduling, or reporting
An agentic approach to problem-solving — able to break complex briefs into clear, actionable steps and adapt when priorities shift
Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs and apply sound editorial and brand judgement before publishing
Req ID: 18818
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Be Ambitious to succeed
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Our recruitment process does not employ artificial intelligence for selection. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgement. Candidate evaluation and selection are conducted without AI-supported screening or decision-making. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate.
OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
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