Social Media Assistant, Homes & Gardens

About the Social Media Assistant, Homes & Gardens Role

Homes & Gardens is looking for a creatively minded Social Media Assistant to help shape its next chapter. It's a brilliant opportunity to learn, experiment and make your mark on a major media brand with serious authority and reach.

What You'll Be Doing

• Reporting to the Social Media Editor, you'll create standout, best-in-class content that drives engagement, traffic and audience growth, while building real cultural relevance and brand fame.
• You'll curate content from the website and print for use on social channels; brief internal video teams and external parties e.g. designers and tastemakers; shoot and edit on iPhone.
• You'll take ownership of scheduling across Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube and WhatsApp.
• And, you'll own community management; check and respond to messages and comments daily to engage our community, foster growth and encourage conversation.
• You'll proactively pitch fun formats, new ideas and ways to drive engagement, traffic and growth.

Experience That Will Put You Ahead Of The Curve

• A true passion for all things social media and a deep understanding of platform roles and formats.
• Ability to shoot and edit on iPhone (CapCut, native tools etc).
• A finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest trends, platforms and the cultural zeitgeist.
• Experience with Canva, and Dash Social ideally.

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £27,500 - £30,000.

This is a Hybrid role from our London Office, working three days from the office, two from home.

Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time.
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus.
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future.
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes.
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan.

Who Are We...

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities - and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Key skills/competency

• Social Media Management
• Content Creation
• Audience Engagement
• Video Editing (iPhone)
• Trend Spotting
• Community Management
• Platform Scheduling
• Canva
• Dash Social
• Creative Pitching