Social Media Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Marketing / Advertising / PR
Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications
Job Description
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.
Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Communications
Job TitleSocial Media Specialist
Salarystarting from £57,737
LocationPeterborough
Benefits- 25 days annual leave,
- Up to 12% Bonus
- Contributory pension scheme
- Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10% - Contributory share scheme
- Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution. - Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.
The OpportunityWe are looking for a creative, hands on, and enthusiastic Social Media Specialist to lead and grow our social media presence across multiple platforms. You will be responsible for developing and creating engaging content, building online communities, increasing brand awareness, and driving audience engagement.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands digital trends, enjoys creating compelling content, and can turn insights into impactful organic social media strategies.
What You Will Do- Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with business goals
- Write, schedule, and publish engaging content across platforms including Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, WeChat and You Tube
- Manage day-to-day social media activity and community engagement
- Monitor social media trends, competitors, and emerging platforms
- Plan and execute organic social campaigns to increase reach, engagement, and lead generation
- Collaborate with enterprise and divisional marketing, sales, and creative teams to ensure brand consistency
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and lead social media guidance and training
- Analyse campaign performance and provide regular reports with actionable recommendations
- Build relationships with influencers, partners, and brand advocates
- Manage social media calendars and ensure content is delivered on time
Promotion and Marketing Communications:
Knowledge of different promotional and marketing communication techniques; ability to use different marketing channels and tools in combination to focus on how a business communicates a message to the market.
Level Working Knowledge
Customer Focus:
Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions. Level Working Knowledge
Collaborating:
Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner:
Level Working Knowledge
Creativity:
Knowledge of the approaches, tools, and techniques for promoting creative, original thinking and ability to apply it to a variety of business situations. Level Working Knowledge
Effective Communications:
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to…
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