Job Title: Junior Content Creator
Location: London, Borough
Salary: Full-time, Permanent
Job Type: £28,000 per annum
Working Hours: 37,5 hours, Monday-Friday 9am to 5.30pm (or as the job requires)

The Company:

Recorra is a leading circular economy company, providing services for recycling, data destruction and office supplies in London and the South East. We are born environmentalists, formed by Friends of the Earth in 1988 and now operating as an independent commercial organisation.

We are an ethical and fast-growing company with a team of exceptional people and are looking for someone to join us during an exciting period of change and growth. The role provides the opportunity for you to use your skills to make a difference within a friendly, dynamic and forward-thinking company. The culture is energetic, and there will be many opportunities for you to make a substantial contribution to the business.

The Role:

Recorra is looking for a talented Junior Content Creator to join our growing Marketing team and help build our brand. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, this role is a great opportunity for a budding content creator (either self-taught or through academic training) to develop a portfolio of copy and design work that helps get the UK to net zero.

Your Background:

• 0-2 years of experience in social media, marketing, advertising, media or a related field
• Interest in sustainability practices and the environment
• Educated to degree level preferable but not essential

What you'll do at Recorra:

Social media content creation

• Shoot, edit, and design creative content for our owned channels, including LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
• Track performance against KPIs by monitoring engagement metrics on social media and thinking strategically about how to measurably improve performance across channels
• Stay up to date on the latest online trends, identifying opportunities to create relevant and timely content

General content creation

• Create digital content for a range of internal Recorra platforms including training videos and website assets
• Create content for multi-channel campaigns
• Support the Digital Marketing Manager in keeping our website up to date

Copywriting and copyediting

• Write strong copy that informs, engages, and inspires across a variety of corporate communications, including social media posts, emails, blogs, press releases, and our website
• Use strong copyediting skills to ensure all written content is error-free, easy to understand, and consistent with brand guidelines
• Distil complex information into bite-size pieces that a range of audiences can understand and enjoy

Learn and grow

• Learn from and be supported by a team of energetic marketing professionals from diverse backgrounds
• Collaborate on projects from across the business, serving clientele both big and small

About you:

Creative

• You have a strong interest in digital content creation, including social media and digital storytelling
• You have a knack for narrative and can always find the heart of the story, making even information-dense content interesting

Organised

• You have a strong eye for detail – nothing gets past you that isn’t 100% client-ready
• You’re an organised go-getter who enjoys managing their own workload while collaborating within a team
• You’re able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, staying on top of deadlines and adapting as needed

Online

• You’re a wiz on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn – you have a strong understanding of what’s trending and can create timely content that generates strong engagement
• You understand how to engage with a range of target markets – you can fine-tune tactics in real time to get content in front of different audiences, including Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers

Professional

• You have a growth mindset, positive attitude, and professional demeanour
• You enjoy learning on the job and are looking to grow your skillset
• You have an interest in sustainability and the environment

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• 22 days' annual leave (additional days for length of service) plus bank holidays
• Employee pension scheme
• Travel season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Charity volunteering opportunities and social activities
• Free breakfast
• Monthly massages
• Dog friendly office

Application Task:

As a part of your application, we’d like you to create a short, engaging video or reel (30–60 seconds) that explains what goes into a mixed recycling bin.

Key points to include:

• Focus on Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR) – what it is and what materials can and can’t be included.
• Make it clear, punchy and informative – suitable for a business audience on platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn or TikTok.
• Aim for a tone that’s approachable and confident – we want viewers to feel empowered to recycle correctly.
• Include visual or verbal branding that’s in line with our website.

Use this page as your main source of information and brand reference:
🔗 https://www.recorra.co.uk/commercial-waste-recycling/dry-mixed-recycling/

You’re welcome to film yourself, use animation, stock footage, motion graphics, whatever showcases your style and gets the message across effectively.

Please upload as an attachment to the application. If you have any issues uploading this, please email marketing@recorra.co.uk

Please Note:

Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV and cover letter for this role.