Job Description

Marketing & Communications -

If this role interests you, please apply with

(applicant to provide, when applying)

covering letter, which will include details of how you work with 2 of the GPG company values, along with CV and creative Portfolio.

Social Media & Marketing Executive

Department - Marketing & Communications

Reporting To - Eloise McDowell, Marketing & Communications Manager

Global Plant Genetics -

Vision Statement - to be the world's no.1 IP company in our product range, with exceptional expertise, ensuring that every grower and consumer enjoys the benefit of our experience, every step of the way, from plant to plate.'

Start Date - From October 2025

If this role interests you, please apply with (applicant to provide, when applying) covering letter, which will include details of how you work with 2 of the GPG company values, along with CV and creative Portfolio.

The Role -

As Social Media & Marketing Executive, you will lead the way for the delivery of social media across all mainstreams of communication within GPG, assisting with the successful delivery of marketing projects, launches, and other day to day admin roles. In addition, you will help with the daily running of the marketing department, forward planning, and scheduling, all to help grow the social platforms organically, with continuing brand aesthetic and building a brand community.

Who we are looking for -

Excited to bring fresh, forward-thinking ideas to the table

A team player who thrives on collaboration, but also someone who is intuitive and able to work proactively independently

Proactive - someone who does not wait to be told what's next

Full of passion and bring energy to social media & marketing

Highly detail-oriented, with a strong eye for brand, tone of voice, aesthetics and communication

Keen to develop skills within marketing role

Up - to - date with all social media platforms, editing, engaging and best practices

Passionate about - social media, marketing, design or horticulture

Desirable skill - Proficiency in Spanish as a second language, with the ability to communicate effectively in professional contexts

Your Key Responsibilities -

Develop a social media schedule, coordinate the planning and content creation, deliver the posts, manage engagement, across LinkedIn, Meta platforms, YouTube and other platforms

Manage content planning while staying reactive - trend lead content, travel content and updates etc.

Produce content creation - editing videos and other visual content, graphics, image design

Collaborate with Marketing Team - to ensure visuals, messaging and plans are on brand

Manage content library - both marketing and technical

Monthly Reporting - report, monitor and optimise content performance using insights and analytics

Assist with the delivery of projects across all pillars of marketing - email, communications, communications metrics, breeder reports and relationships, marketing admin, database assistance, quarterly email newspaper, article creation, other content creation

As we grow, there will be opportunities to take on social media strategy, campaign management, leadership and others depending on interests and skills

About You -

1-2 Years of Social Media / Marketing Experience (not horticulture or agriculture sector specific) - As Social Media & Marketing Executive, you must have a keen interest and broad knowledge of social media, from hobby to experience and a great eye for detail. Experience within marketing, and a passion to learn more.

Education - relevant degree or higher education level of award

Skills and Competencies - strong communication skills, must be able to work alone, but as part of a team too. Must want to grow within the role and take on more responsibility as the company grows.

Competent with Microsoft Office, Canva or equivalent

Must be comfortable working with AI and utilising AI marketing

Details -

Work Environment / Conditions - remote, hybrid.

Travel requirements - must be happy to travel. Travel to office (PE Post Code) for meetings, travel as-hoc for events etc.

Compensation and Benefits -

Part-Time - 25 Hours per week (across 5 days per week ideal, however flexible on this, 5 days - 5hours)

Salary - Living Wage

Employment Benefits -

Health insurance - only after completion of 3-month probation period

25 days holiday allowance (pro rata, based on full time role 39) + UK bank. Holidays

Company laptop and phone

Travel expenses covered when travelling for work

Pension statutory auto enrolment

Global Plant Genetics Company Values and Mission Statement - applicant must be aligned with GPG (Global Plant Genetics) company values and be able to demonstrate these in interview.

If this interests you, please apply with covering letter, which will include details of how you work with 2 of the GPG company values, along with CV and Portfolio.

GPG Values -

Relationships

We are recognised for developing widespread enduring relationships across the industry built on Trust and Respect.

Our business is built on crucial values of Honesty and Integrity.

Consistency of quality of service and communication providing timely information.

Without honesty, we have nothing.

Leadership

We have a clear company vision that drives us all in the same direction.

Shared goals, both in personal development and company direction, are vital to our success.

We strive to ensure that staff are clear on their focus with transparent objectives and accountability.

We strive to lead in our industry rather than follow.

Teamwork

The team is the most important aspect of our business.

We believe in nurturing and developing ALL members of the GPG team.

Respect and support of others are key components.

We view key contacts in other organisations as an extension of our wider GPG ''Team''.

Consistency

Our ability to continually deliver our values and results is paramount.

Quality of service and communication providing timely information.

We have a growing reputation for ''delivering on our promises'' and ''doing what we say we will''

Success

Success is measured by delivering our aims and objectives to all stakeholders.

We deem success to be the pinnacle of everything we set out to do.

At GPG, we believe in celebrating success and sharing the benefits.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 25 per week

Application question(s):

Do you have a cover letter which covers /highlights 2 of the GPG company values? Do you have a creative portfolio?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Duddington PE9 2BW