Trainee Social Media Manager

Trainee Social Media Manager
ITOL Recruit | Grays, Essex | £28,000 - £38,000 p/a

Step into digital marketing with a Trainee Social Media Manager opportunity in Grays, Essex, built for career changers and beginners. ITOL Recruit’s job programme is designed to help you gain real, job-ready skills and move into a future-proof role with clear progression.

Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning and scheduling of social media content across key platforms
- Help create engaging posts, short-form content ideas and basic graphics using templates
- Monitor comments, messages and brand mentions, escalating issues when needed
- Track performance metrics (reach, engagement, clicks) and assist with simple reports
- Keep up to date with platform trends and contribute new campaign ideas

What You’ll Need
- Genuine interest in social media, marketing and online trends (no experience required)
- Strong written communication and attention to detail
- Willingness to learn new tools and follow proven processes
- Organised approach, reliability and the confidence to ask questions

Why Apply
This is a structured route into an in-demand IT & Technology career path, with salary potential of £28,000–£38,000 and a clear development journey in Essex.