Job Description

Social Media & Marketing Executive

Are you a social media wizard with a passion for all things marketing? We're Bigjigs Toys, a fun and fast-paced company, and we're on the hunt for someone like you to help us spread the word about our amazing toys!

What you'll be doing:

Working with our Graphic Design Lead to plan and schedule awesome social media content and run marketing campaigns for our toy brands. Teaming up with influencers, bloggers, and businesses (think TikTok live videos!) to drive traffic and engagement to our sites and social channels using Shopify Collabs. Collaborating with other brands to boost our reach and engagement. Being our online community manager - chatting with followers, responding to DMs, and engaging with comments.

What we're looking for:

You're totally in the know about the latest marketing and social media trends. At least 2 years of experience in a similar role. You're a pro at scheduling with Later. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Super organised and great at hitting those deadlines. Experience working with influencers or affiliates. Experience with email marketing platforms and strategies to nurture leads and engage with customers. Bonus points if you've used e-commerce platforms like Shopify or Magento. A genuine passion for marketing communications. Someone who can work independently and as part of a team. Excellent SEO/SEM Knowledge. You must have an understanding of search engine optimization and marketing principles to improve content visibility and drive organic traffic. Ability to analyze social media and campaign performance data, identify trends, and generate reports to inform future strategies. Ability to identify emerging social media trends and adapt strategies accordingly. Content creation & editing skills, working in conjunction with our in house copywriter and photographer. Knowledge of setting up and managing paid campaigns on various social media platforms (e.g., Facebook Ads Manager, TikTok Ads) desirable.

Who are Bigjigs Toys?

We started in a garden shed in 1985 and now we're a multinational operation, supplying awesome traditional wooden toys to shops in over 40 countries, as well as directly to our customers. We're a lively bunch and things move fast here!

What's in it for you?

A salary of up to 30,000 per annum. Hybrid working: 3 days in our Folkestone office (so you'll need to be within commuting distance) and 2 days working from home after your probationary period. Medicash Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme upon successful completion of probationary period. 40% off all Bigjigs Toys products (plus early access to sales!) from day 1 of employment. Birthday cake! Length of service awarded holiday. Staff socials quarterly. Free parking.
Working hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

Sound like you? We can't wait to hear from you!

Thank you in advance - we are not looking to engage agencies for this position

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave On-site parking
Work Location: In person