Interim Social Media Executive
Unit 3, Millennium Way, Chesterfield
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£25,000 - £27,000 a year
- Lead the development and management of engaging social media strategies that enhance brand visibility and community engagement.
- Ideal candidates will have a strong background in social media content creation, excellent communication skills, and a passion for marketing.
- This full-time role offers flexible working arrangements in Chesterfield, with a salary range of £25,000 to £27,000 per annum and additional travel required.
10.30am on 19 August 2026 closing date but may close earlier if there are sufficient applications
£25,000 to £27,000 per annum
Fixed term to cover for a period of maternity leave until 30 July 2027, full time (35 hours per week)
Chesterfield, Derby, Nottingham or Leicester with agile working. Additional travel will be required to attend events and collaborate with the team in Chesterfield
recruitment@emc-dnl.co.uk
03333200333
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Overview
Why the post exists
Are you passionate about delivering a great social media campaign across multiple channels? Can you work with colleagues to prepare, produce and launch suitable content? If so, you could be our next Marketing team member.
As our Interim Social Media Executive, you will be at the heart of the Chamber’s marketing function, shaping how we connect, engage and grow our community through social media. As our Interim postholder, you will progress the delivery of a dynamic, organisation-wide social media strategy that brings our brand to life and ensures our content is relevant, engaging and member-focused.
You’ll take the lead in creating and producing engaging, original content – from compelling posts to real-time event coverage – ensuring everything we share is relevant, creative and audience-focused. Working across our core channels and key networks – Generation Next, Enterprising Women and the East Midlands Manufacturing Network, you’ll make sure our content stands out and truly connects with our audience.
With a clear focus on performance, you will drive measurable impact by increasing engagement, extending reach and enhancing brand and campaign visibility – ultimately supporting the Chamber’s wider commercial and strategic objectives.
Overview
Key areas of responsibility
- Develop, implement and manage social media strategies that build brand awareness, generate engagement, traffic, enquiries and sales.
- Day-to-day management of our social channels: scheduling, monitoring comments, re-sharing and performance reporting.
- Responsible for the consistent implementation of Chamber brand identity and tone of voice across all social platforms.
- Champion and develop new and engaging social media content for both the Chamber and its three networks, relevant to audience.
- Collaborate with the marketing team and other departments to co-ordinate engaging campaigns aligning to our objectives.
- Report monthly on social media statistics and coverage.
Overview
Applicants will possess
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
- Marketing degree/CIM/Digital Marketing qualification or equivalent by experience.
- Experience in a social media role, ideally within business-to-business communications.
- Demonstrable skills in social media content planning, creation and publishing.
- Experience of producing content planning, publishing processes and establishing quality standards.
- Sound knowledge of social media platforms.
- Confident in recommending creative ideas and communicating to internal and external teams.
- Understanding of the wider digital marketing landscape.
- Experience using Canva.
- Experience of working in a busy marketing team.
- Willing and able to use own transport to visit other offices and attend events.
- Must be prepared to work flexibly in terms of working hours.
Benefits
What you can expect in return
#1
25 days holiday plus bank holidays each year (pro rata for part time)
#2
8% employer contribution to pension scheme (non-contributory for employee)
#3
Wellbeing support including access to Westfield Health plan, Mental Health First Aiders, self help toolkits, discounts and more
#4
Your Birthday off plus an extra day of leave after 5 and 10 years' service
#5
Life assurance (death in service support scheme) for your beneficiaries
#6
Agile working and dress for the day policy (subject to role)
#7
Two CSR days to take per year (volunteering activity)
#8
Access to tax-free childcare and Bike2Work schemes
#9
Special leave for bereavement, compassionate leave & dependent related time off
#10
Learning and professional development opportunities
#11
Flexibility to take unpaid leave, paid study leave & special leave for territorial army
#12
Recognition and engagement schemes including Praise Exchange
#13
Tax free 55p per business mile for cars (up to 10,000 miles per year)
Company Overview
About us
East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire) is a well-respected and award winning membership, representation and business support organisation that aims to enhance businesses and communities in the three cities and three counties. With more than 4,100 members and working with 12,000 businesses each year, we have established a reputation as the voice of the region’s business community.
Our accreditations and awards
How to apply
Found a great role? It’s easy to work for us. Simply follow the three steps below. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
Step 1: Apply for a role
Complete our equality, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) monitoring form here. You can learn about why we collect this information and how it is utilised in the form introduction.
Send your CV and a covering letter detailing why you believe that you will add value to the role and the Chamber to recruitment@emc-dnl.co.uk with the subject line as the vacancy reference, 8EMC.
Alternatively, post your application to: FAO HR department, East Midlands Chamber, Commerce House, Millennium Way, Dunston Road, Chesterfield, S41 8ND
Applications that do not include both a CV and covering letter will not be considered.
If you’re successful at this stage, you will be invited for an interview. If you’re unsuccessful, the Chamber’s HR team will let you know by email.
Step 2: Interview stage
First, you’ll be invited to participate in an in-person interview on 26 August 2026 at the Chesterfield office (S41 8ND). If your interview goes well, you may be invited to attend a second interview or receive an offer.
At the end of each interview, the interviewer will confirm the timeline for next steps.
Virtual interviews are approximately 30-minutes and in-person interviews usually last around an hour. There will be a mix of competency based interview questions and practical tasks.
Step 3: Final decisions
Decisions will be made at each stage of the process, as we score applicants against the role criteria. If you’re successful, we will contact you to make an offer (subject to satisfactory employment checks). This will be followed up in writing and a contract will be sent to you once a start date is confirmed. You will receive information on your induction and what you will do on your first day. If you have any questions, please just get in touch.
If you’re unsuccessful, we will either write to you or contact you by telephone, and if you’ve attended an interview we’re more than happy to provide feedback. You’re welcome to apply again for another role in the future.
Chamber Statement
East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) is an equal opportunities employer and Disability Confident Leader.
All suitably qualified people are encouraged to apply for vacancies regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Applicants require current eligibility to live and work in the UK, they must also disclose any unspent convictions or cautions and company director disqualifications in their covering letter. Please inform recruitment@emc-dnl.co.uk of any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. The business is dedicated to retaining talent and therefore it may decide to prioritise and support internal applicants.
Unit 3, Millennium Way, Chesterfield
New Jobs
Contract, Contract
£25,000 - £27,000 a year