Social & Content Executive

As our Social and Content Executive you will be responsible for managing our regional social media channels, producing engaging and creative content for them and the property pages of our website. You will also ensure all content meets core professional standards.

In this highly collaborative role, you will develop strong working relationships with colleagues across the organisation, so it's essential that you are a good communicator and can manage several different priorities. You'll need to have a curious mind to search for the best stories as well as having a real ability to understand the motivations of the audiences you are aiming to reach.

This is a full time fixed term contract until 31st March 2025, with flexibility for hybrid working between home and our York office, or home working elsewhere in the north region. There will also be regular travel to sites across the north so the ability to drive would be an advantage.

To be considered for the role of Social and Content Executive you will have:

• Experience of creating social media campaigns


• Experience of using data and insight to inform social media activity


• Experience of creating assets for social media and websites


• Experience of managing social media channels


• The ability to work collaboratively
  
  We are looking for a Social and Content Executive to join our team on fixed term basis to cover a maternity leave, working full time, 36 hours per week., Salary from £29,021 depending on skills, experience and location


• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays pro rata rising to 28 days after 3 years


• Matched pension contributions up to a maximum of 10%


• Flexible hours


• The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector


• Apprenticeship opportunities


• Subscriptions to professional bodies


• Free access to all English Heritage sites for you another adult and up to 6 children


• 25% discount in our shops and cafes


• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Shared Parental leave


• Options to buy additional leave


• An inclusive working atmosphere where everyone from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs will be supported


• Opportunities to go to some of our great live music or history events


This is an incredible opportunity to create inspiring content that tells engaging stories on social media, and provide informative and appealing content which will drive visits to sites such as Whitby Abbey, Hadrian's Wall, Belsay Hall Castle and Gardens, Scarborough Castle, and Carlisle Castle.

What's more, as part of our charity bringing history to life, you'll be supported and encouraged to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference to the way England's rich past is experienced.