Job Description

Established in Lancashire in 1993, GAP has flourished year after year, becoming a trusted trade supplier of low-maintenance PVC-U & Aluminium building products to both residential and commercial markets across the country.

Our growth and success are due to our valued trade customers and our dedicated team here at GAP, whose commitment and expertise are the cornerstone of our operations.

About Us:

We are a rapidly growing company with multiple brands, spanning both eCommerce and lead generation-focused businesses. Our goal is to strengthen our digital presence and build meaningful engagement with our audiences across various social media platforms. We are looking for an experienced and creative

Social Media Executive

to join our team and take ownership of our social media platforms.

Location: On-site at our head office in Blackburn.

Salary: DOE

Job Overview:

As the

Social Media Executive

, you will be responsible for planning, creating, managing/engaging content, social channels and social advertising campaigns across multiple brands within the construction and home improvement sector. You will play a key role in advertising our brand, promoting our products and engaging with both trade professionals and home owners.

This role is Maternity cover for 12 months, however it's possible it can become a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and manage tailored social media strategies for multiple brands - a mix of Ecommerce and others. Plan, create, and schedule content across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube Shorts. Run targeted

social ad campaigns

(e.g., Meta Boosted Posts / Meta Ad Campaigns) to increase brand awareness, engagement and sales. Capture content on-site -- including product installations, manufacturing processes, team culture, and customer projects. Respond to comments, messages, and enquiries in a timely and professional manner. Maintain consistent visual identity and tone of voice across all brand channels. Build positive relationships with installers, suppliers, and trade partners online. Monitor performance metrics and produce clear, actionable monthly reports. Track social trends, new platform updates, and competitor activity. Support social activity around product launches, campaigns, trade shows, and promotions. Collaborate with influencers to promote our products.

Key Skills & Experience:

Proven experience operating social media channels in a professional capacity. Strong copywriting and storytelling ability -- able to turn technical details into engaging content. Ability to create video content, especially short-form (Reels / TikTok / Shorts). Good basic understanding of insights/analytics and how to apply learnings. Ability to manage multiple brands or projects simultaneously. Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage workload independently. Creative thinker with a proactive approach and strong attention to detail.

Preferred:

Confident running social platform ads (e.g. Meta/Instagram Ad Centre). Photography and/or videography experience. Familiarity with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience engaging with trade communities or installer networks.

Qualifications:

2+ years in social media, content creation or digital marketing.

Benefits:

Competitive salary. Opportunity to help shape and grow multiple brands Flexible working hours. Continuous professional development and growth opportunities.
Our people are our most important asset and we would love to hear from you if you embody our values of People, Customer Service, Quality and Innovation.

If this sounds like you, send us an application today.

What Our People Say:

"I am really loving my time here at GAP! The business has grown over the past few years and I am looking forward to see where we will be in the next few years. I enjoy everything about my job, the work culture is amazing and there is always somebody there if you ever need anything. I would recommend GAP to anybody in a heartbeat."

"Since starting at GAP the business has continuously grown which meant the staff have progressed and grown with the company. The owners are great and kept it a family run place to work - no one is just a number."

"GAP is a fun and inspiring place to work. The business has grown fast over the years so there is a real buzz around the place. Personally, I think if you work hard you will be rewarded, they have always supported me through hard times, it's like a family not just a work place!"

We are an equal-opportunity employer

Diversity and inclusion are essential to us and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent. Our policies ensure that every job applicant and employee is treated fairly and with equal opportunity to succeed.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Application question(s):

how many years experience do you have in social media/content creation or digital marketing? How did you hear about this vacancy?
Work Location: In person