Permanent Contract
37 hours per week.
Salary: £29,540.00 - £31,022.00 per annum
The main purpose of the role is:
To manage, develop and grow the Council's social media presence across multiple brands, services, projects and community initiatives.
The post holder will be responsible for creating engaging content, managing social media channels, delivering paid digital advertising campaigns, maintaining websites and email communications, and supporting audience growth, engagement and ticket sales through effective digital marketing activity.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced social media and digital marketing professional with a proven track record in content creation, audience development and digital advertising.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple social media channels, creating engaging content, delivering advertising campaigns and supporting the ongoing growth of the Council's digital presence.
This is a varied and rewarding role working across a diverse range of events, services, projects and community initiatives. No two days are the same and the successful candidate will play a key role in helping us engage with residents, visitors, customers and stakeholders through effective digital communication and marketing activity.
About you:
You will be passionate about social media and digital marketing, with strong content creation skills and a clear understanding of how to grow audiences, increase engagement and deliver measurable results. You will be comfortable working within a small, busy marketing team, managing multiple projects simultaneously and responding to changing priorities. You will have experience using Meta Business Suite, creating paid advertising campaigns, maintaining WordPress websites and producing content across a variety of digital channels.
You will be confident working across a broad range of marketing activities and able to adapt your approach to suit different audiences, campaigns and objectives. Whether promoting an event, supporting a community initiative, communicating important information or developing audience engagement, you will be able to create content that delivers results.
You will be comfortable working in a hands-on role that combines strategic planning with practical delivery. From creating content and managing campaigns to attending events and capturing live content, you will be equally comfortable behind a desk or out in the community representing the Council's activities and services.
Should you wish to apply for this position, please visit our company website and complete an application form and equal opportunities form at:
https://trowbridge.gov.uk/job-vacancies/current-vacancies/
DIGITAL MARKETING CASE STUDY
As part of your application, please submit a short case study (maximum two A4 pages) demonstrating a successful social media or digital marketing campaign that you have personally delivered. Please note applications submitted without the required case study may not be considered.
The case study should include:
- Campaign objectives
- Your role and responsibilities
- Platforms and channels used
- Advertising budget (if applicable)
- Results achieved
- Evidence of audience growth, engagement, awareness, enquiries, leads or sales
- Key lessons learned
Please note clicking the 'apply' button on Indeed will not register your application. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVs.
Closing Date: Please note we reserve the right to close the application process for this role if receive sufficient applications. We recommend an early submission.
Closing Date: Sunday 23rd July 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th July 2026
Start Date: Thursday 1st October 2026
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Benefits for working for Trowbridge Town Council include:
- LGPS Pension Scheme
- Access to AVC savings schemes with Prudential.
- Generous Holiday Allowance (23 days plus bank holidays, two additional local days and a day off for your birthday), with option to buy extra days.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programmecounselling service for you and your family
- Health & Wellbeing Cashplan – financial assistance for dental or medical issues.
- Retailer discounts with My Staff Shopoffering access to thousands of deals, savings and benefits to a range of online and retail discounts for a range of everyday expenses from groceries to holidays and fitness.
- Opportunity to apply for flexible working on completion of probationary period.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £29,540.00-£31,022.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person
