At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging content and grow online communities for cardfactory and Funky Pigeon.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at a leading brand in the greeting card industry.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, creative freedom, and opportunities for travel across the UK.
- Other info: Exciting role with opportunities to work both behind and in front of the camera.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of social media strategy and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience with social media content creation and a passion for trends.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 £ per year.
About The Role
At cardfactory and Funky Pigeon, we’re looking for a creative and social-first Social Media Executive to help bring both brands to life across our social channels. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed Brand and Social Media team and play a key role in delivering a new social media strategy across two well-known brands. You’ll have the opportunity to create engaging content, grow online communities and help shape how cardfactory and Funky Pigeon show up across social media. Working both behind and in front of the camera, you’ll have the freedom to bring fresh ideas, creative thinking and a social-first mindset to the team. Based at either the cardfactory Support Centre in Wakefield or the Funky Pigeon office in Bristol, this role offers hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office, alongside regular travel across the UK to stores, events and content shoots.
What you’ll be doing
- You’ll support the delivery of social media activity across cardfactory and Funky Pigeon, creating engaging content that drives brand awareness, customer engagement and community growth.
- Working across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube and LinkedIn, you’ll help keep our brands relevant, visible and connected with customers.
- The role will involve planning, creating and scheduling a variety of content, from social posts and graphics through to Reels and short-form video.
- You’ll work closely with internal teams and creative agency partners to support campaigns, product launches and key seasonal moments.
- You’ll be confident both behind and in front of the camera, creating content that taps into social trends, cultural moments and influencer-led activity.
- You’ll also use performance insights to continually optimise content and identify new opportunities to grow engagement.
What we’re looking for
- Experience creating, managing and scheduling content across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
- Strong content creation and editing skills, including video content and social copywriting.
- Confidence working both in front of and behind the camera.
- A good understanding of social media trends, influencer marketing and platform best practice.
- A proactive, creative and organised approach with the ability to manage multiple projects.
Social Media Executive (Wakefield or Bristol) employer: Card Factory plc
At Card Factory, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values leadership and personal growth. As a Store Manager, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and celebrates achievements, while also benefiting from comprehensive training and development opportunities to advance your career. Join us in creating a vibrant environment where every team member is empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact in the community.
