Yusen Logistics
Social Media & Marketing Specialist – 12-Month Maternity Cover
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About Yusen Logistics
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Social Media & Marketing Specialist to join our Corporate Communications Team within the Corporate Branding & Communications Group on a 12-month maternity cover contract. The position will be based in London or Northampton with a remote setup.
In this global role, you will help shape and strengthen Yusen Logistics’ digital presence across international markets. From creating engaging social media content and supporting our global social media strategy to coordinating marketing activities and measuring campaign performance, you will play an important role in ensuring our communications are consistent, relevant and aligned with our global brand.
You will work closely with regional marketing teams and stakeholders across the organisation, combining creativity with a structured and hands-on approach to bring our brand to life across different channels and markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, edit and publish engaging social media content in line with Yusen Logistics’ tone of voice and brand guidelines.
- Support the delivery and continued development of our global social media strategy across corporate and regional channels.
- Help develop channel-specific approaches and identify emerging trends, technologies and best practices to strengthen our digital presence.
- Support incoming marketing requests and ensure activities align with our global brand strategy, values and messaging.
- Develop and maintain social media guidelines, governance standards and ways of working.
- Support project planning and maintain the team’s marketing calendar across key initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with regional marketing teams and key stakeholders, providing guidance and support for local social media activities.
- Define and monitor KPIs across social media channels, including engagement, reach, audience growth and share of voice.
- Produce regular performance reports, identify opportunities for improvement and use insights to optimise future campaigns.
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What You Will Bring To The Role
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Proven experience in social media strategy, content planning and campaign management, ideally within an international organisation or agency environment.
- Strong understanding of global brand management and the ability to translate brand guidelines into engaging content.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
- A creative mindset combined with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
- Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Confidence working with and influencing stakeholders across different functions, regions and cultures.
- Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- A proactive, collaborative and solutions-oriented approach.
- Experience within logistics or another multinational organisation would be an advantage.
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What We Offer
- Base salary of £40,000
- Pension scheme – 6% matched employer contribution
- Individual health cover
- 25 days' holiday (excluding bank holidays)
- 5 days Volunteer Leave per year
- Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
- Up to 10 days international remote working*
- Health cash plan
- Critical Illness Cover
- On Site Mental health First Aiders
- MyStrength Wellbeing App
- Free online Fitness Platform i.e. Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition
- Employee benefits i.e. Free eye test*, up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
- Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service, Health Cash Plan, Karo Health.
- Tailored development and career opportunities
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
In Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process but we encourage the candidates to use them to enhance their application and not replace their own effort and authenticity. Therefore, candidates should not rely on AI-generated responses during the interview process.
Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer that encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants, regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment where our employees can strive and grow their potential. Yusen Logistics are proud to be a ‘Disability Confident Committed’ employer.
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