Job Description

Salary: 26,000

Gratuities are allocated on a points basis, depending on development tiers. Although variable, average levels are projected as being from 370 to 550 per month.

Hours: 40 hours per week.

Learn from the best.

Be part of a great team.

Work in a stunning location.

THE ROLE OF CONTENT CREATOR

Live and breathe social media? Know your Stories from your Shorts and your TikToks from your Threads? Well, our brand new Content Creator role could be a 'reel' good fit for you and your career. As Gilpin's Content Creator you will craft engaging narratives, captivating visuals and compelling stories that resonate with our wide audience across various digital platforms. Whether it's penning persuasive blog posts, capturing high quality images and videos or curating eye-catching social media content, your creativity and skills will be the driving force behind building a meaningful connection with our fans and followers.

Key Responsibilities

Oversees the Gilpin Hotel & Lake House's social media channels (which currently include Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok, Twitter & YouTube) and manages communication including posts, messages, comments etc. Takes responsibility for being the brand voice on social media channels, ensuring the Gilpin tone-of-voice at all times. Works with the PR & Marketing Manager on a social media strategy and rolling social media calendar. Captures, creates and edits high quality photography and videography content across Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, from bedroom tours to new dishes from our Michelin starred restaurant, and more. Keeps up-to-date with the latest social media trends and how they could be incorporated into Gilpin Hotel & Lake House's social media plan. Monitors the success of social media campaigns and growth by regularly assessing analytics e.g. engagement, reach, conversions, website traffic, and adapts and changes as necessary. Assists with the up-keep of other digital channels alongside the Marketing team.

Skills and experience required for the role

In-depth understanding of social media, ideally with a minimum of 1 year's experience in a social media marketing role First-class written and spoken communication Proofreading and editing skills Good analytical skills Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience of Adobe design software and project management software useful

LIVING AND WORKING IN THE LAKE DISTRICT

Work hard but really enjoy your days off? There's nowhere better to do that than in the beautiful Lake District. As well as the traditional hospitality jobs at Gilpin Hotel and Lake House, you can also be an accountant, an electrician, a marketeer, and much more... the opportunities are endless!

LOVE & LAUGHTER - WE LOVE WHAT WE DO - JOIN US AS OUR CONTENT CREATOR

Many of our guests come to Gilpin for very special celebrations, investing time, money, expectations, memories and feelings into their stay with us. Our job is to help create the magic, sowing the seeds for lasting happy memories with five star service, and a lot of love and laughter.

THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER - WE WILL TRAIN & DEVELOP YOU

Our aim is to grow and encourage our team to develop from the day they first join us, right through their time with us. We'll give every team member the skills and knowledge they need to do their jobs and will then support them to get the career they want. We are happy, delighted even, when people tell us they want to grow into new or different roles too.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

SOCIAL

Staff social events, activities and parties throughout the year.

FOOD

Home-cooked meals on shift. A breakfast of toast and cereal is free, and available at all times. We also have snacks and tasty treats available throughout the day.

GYM MEMBERSHIP

Free use of a local gym fitness room and classes, swimming pool, steam room, sauna and hot tub.

TREATS - DINING & HOTEL STAYS

Discounted rates in our restaurants, as well as amazing opportunities to stay at other Relais & Chateaux and Pride of Britain hotels from just 150 per night!

FRIENDSHIP & FUN

There are around 150 of us in Team Gilpin, but we're not a big international hotel. We love what we do and believe it's important to have a friendly warm atmosphere behind the scenes as well as out front. We are family run with a strong team of managers who really look after, look out for and nurture our teams. We have a lovely, friendly, close-knit team, where great friendships are made (often long term). We believe in enjoying what we do!

Relocation assistance may be available.

Staff transport provided free between staff houses and hotel.

For more information see https://thegilpin.co.uk/join-our-team

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Gym membership On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/08/2025