Social & Content Executive

Are you passionate about menswear and an expert in all things socialWe are looking for a creative and strategic Social & Content Executive to join our Organic Social team based at NEXT Head Office in Enderby Leicester with a competitive salary range andgreat benefits!

At NEXT not only are we one of the UKs largest fashion retailers but were also one of the largest listed companies full-stop. Selling our products and thousands of world-famous brands both in-store and online UK and Internationally. Whats more were growing. Fast. And its the kind of growth and investment that is exciting for everyone in our business.

This role will sit within the NEXT Organic Social team but will work cross-functionally with key teams from both brands to ensure all content is produced in line with campaign moments and key milestones.

About the Role:

As the Social & Content Executive you will own the menswear content strategy from the ground up with the freedom to innovate and make a real impact. Your mission will be to position NEXT as the go-to credible destination for mens fashion driving positive perception and building an engaged community.

What else is involved

This is a dynamic hands-on role where youll be responsible for the full content lifecycle.

• You will execute the organic content strategy for menswear. Youll define our unique USP (our why) and ensure every post drives us towards that goal.
• Plan and deliver a packed effective content calendar. A key part of this will be creating and self-shooting your own lofi social-first assets designed for high reach and engagement.
• Work closely with the PR team to align on influencer and celebrity content as well as Trade to ensure our content is commercially informed.
• Deliver clear creative briefs for content creators and ambassadors as well as helping coordinate studio shoots.
• Use your excellent knowledge of the menswear market to ensure were promoting the right products at the right time with a close eye on stock levels and business objectives.
• Deep dive into data using our social management tool - conducting regular analysis to understand whats working (and what isnt!) to constantly optimise performance and hit our KPIs.
• Run a robust test-and-learn framework keeping us ahead of algorithmic changes and consumer behaviour. Youll also be our eyes and ears bench marking against competitors and spotting new industry trends and formats to keep our content fresh and innovative.

Youll be doing all this from our Leicestershire Head Office. Our offices are inspiring yes. But we understand that life happens. So were big on making sure your work works for you which is why we offer flexible working.

Bring your energy. Play to your strengths. Make things bigger and better than before. Lets Take It On.

About You:

Wed love to hear from you if you are:

• A social native: You have proven experience in social media and content strategy ideally within a fashion or retail environment.
• A content creator: Youre bursting with creative ideas and have the practical skills to self-shoot and edit engaging lofi video and static content.
• A strategic person: You dont just post you plan. You love digging into data finding the insights and using them to make smart decisions and prove your success.
• Passionate about menswear: You have a genuine passion for and deep knowledge of mens fashion culture and emerging trends.
• A brilliant collaborator: Youre a strong communicator who can write inspiring briefs work effectively cross-functionally inspire and influence others as well as be an active contributor in creative sessions.
• A self-starter: who can manage a busy content calendar stay on top of trends and constantly look for opportunities to grow.