Job Description

Social Media Manager Full Time, Hertford ~£35,000
(depending on experience)

We have now recruited for this role. If you have a passion travel and would like to be considered for any future roles, please feel free to send your CV to: marketing@freedomdestinations.co.uk

Do you have an eye for inspiring content, but also a knack for numbers? Do you lead by example, and help others reach their full potential? Would you like to work for a progressive company in exciting and friendly industry? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to lead our small, but growing, Social Media Team, who, as part of the wider Marketing Team, are responsible for sharing our latest holiday ideas and offers with our clients and followers, and to increase general awareness of the FREEDOM brand.

Your role will include:

• Managing the Social Media Team
• Managing paid social ads (with a 6-figure budget)
• Managing organic content for Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
• Helping run promotional campaigns with tourist boards and suppliers
• Other activities, such as designing email campaigns and website copy writing

It’s a full time position, five days a week, reporting to the Marketing Manager.

Your Experience

To be successful in the role you will need:

• A strong understanding of social media platforms and trends
• The ability to write engaging content, and a keen eye for imagery
• Experience running paid social ads, ideally across different platforms
• Good leadership skills – to inspire, and help your team reach their potential
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills
• The ability to work accurately under pressure
• A good geographical knowledge and an interest in travel

Travel industry experience is advantageous, but not essential, as training will be provided. More important are ideas and creativity!

Working at FREEDOM you can enjoy:

• Starting salary circa £35,000, depending on experience
• 22 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays
• The option to buy an additional 5 days’ holiday
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Discounted personal holidays

Our purpose-built offices are near Hertford town centre and railway station. It’s an open-plan environment, great for collaborative working and sharing ideas. Plus, there’s table tennis and a pool table for downtime.

The Team

Many of our team have been with us for over 15 years, meaning there is always support on hand to help you grow into your role and progress in the company.

During your training programme you’ll have sessions with managers in each department, to give you a thorough understanding of the travel industry, how we work and the goals we are trying to achieve.

How to Apply

If you have the experience and people-skills to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you.

To discuss the role please call Rowan Wallis on 01992 514913.