Full Time 40 Hours Per Week- Monday to Friday
About British Garden Centres:
British Garden Centres are the UK’s largest family-run garden centre group with 70 garden centres, 34 nurseries and 2 warehouses, employing over 3500 people across the UK.
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Social Media Coordinator to join our thriving Marketing department. This role will focus on developing our local garden centre social media profiles, generating regular reports, creating engaging content, and working closely with the local team. This role will be office-based at our Head Office in Brigg Garden Centre, North Lincolnshire, with one to two days per week spent visiting garden centres.
Job Description:
1. Create all centre-level marketing content for the garden centre pages following brand guidelines.
2. Monitor all social media platforms under the BGC umbrella.
3. Generate weekly and monthly social media reports on centre profiles and brand profiles as needed.
4. Assist with replying to messages and comments on BGC channels.
5. Train centre social users in the creation and publishing of content.
6. Maintain communication with centres regarding all social media activity.
7. Support marketing events, including travel to other centres and event locations.
8. Visit garden centres across the UK to develop social media skills and create content.
9. Assist in developing monthly content calendars.
10. Support influencer relations and database generation.
11. Assist our Content Creator with filming, photography, and editing.
What you’ll bring:
1. Degree-level education in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
2. Strong knowledge and experience in content creation, including filming and editing.
3. Proficient in social media management tools (e.g., Meta, Sprout Social, Hootsuite).
4. Valid UK driving license and willingness to travel to other garden centres.
5. Strong positive mindset and ability to work well within a team.
6. Attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
7. Willingness to engage in public-facing social media and events.
Preferable:
1. General interest in horticulture, gardening, and Christmas.
2. Active personal social media accounts.
3. Knowledge of social media trends and algorithms.
4. Ability to multitask and manage marketing priorities.
5. Willingness to develop and learn.
Benefits:
1. Salary dependent on experience.
2. Opportunities to learn and grow both personally and professionally.
3. 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
4. Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, and Easter Sunday.
5. 20% discount at any BGC store and 50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant, with additional discounts available for our Leisure Park.
6. Support from a social, supportive, and highly driven team.
How to Apply:
Please email your CV and Cover Letter to Lucy Hewitt at LHewitt@britishgardencentres.com
Applications Close: 21st February 2025.
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