2026 Social Media

2026 Social Media & Content Marketing (First Choice) Placement Programme Join to apply for the 2026 Social Media & Content Marketing (First Choice) Placement Programme role at targetjobs UK. Location: Luton, GBR. | Hybrid | Fixed term | Full Time | 37.5 hours per week. Overview We’re the world's number one tourism business, operating in around 180 destinations worldwide, and are looking for an eager, ambitious and innovative Social Media & Content Placement Student to support the First Choice team. This role will involve supporting the day‑to‑day running of the Social Media and Content teams and various touchpoints across the business in line with the Marketing functions. Responsibilities Support the Social Media, Content, and Marketing teams in the general running of our owned brand channels. Schedule and publish content, ideate, source, and file content. Assist with influencer campaign logistics and contract support. Keep up to date with current social trends and support ideation of new social content. Assist in content creation and support influencer logistics (e.g., booking shoots). About You Commercially aware with a passion for sales, merchandising, marketing or social media. A proactive self‑starter, strong team player, and able to build lasting relationships internally and externally. Creative thinker who is customer‑obsessed. Well‑developed communication and analytical skills. Structured, focused, and enthusiastic about learning. Proactive, curious, conscientious, and confident under pressure. Ability to juggle priorities and maintain strong attention to detail. Seeks to understand others’ perspectives. Hunger for learning, with a minimum GCSE grade 4 or C (or equivalent) in English and Maths, and commitment to completing a placement year (starting in 2026) as part of your third year at university. Proficient user of the MS Office suite. Loves holidays – we’re passionate about the full experience gained through travel. About Our Offer Starting salary of £24,600 per annum with fantastic progression (pay review pending). Welcome days & introductions. Structured induction plan. Direct line‑manager support and support from the placement scheme team. Two placement projects each year (one charity, one business). Contact with business directors through meetings and project presentations. Monthly team meetings. Shadowing in other departments. Hangar Tour. Buddies – every new placement gets a buddy from across the business. Mentors – every placement receives a mentor. Investment in development through workshops and the Tour Operator Development Programme. Social events. Help support the next year’s placement intake. Blog and opportunity for content creation during the year. Benefits Fantastic holiday benefits including discounts, staff rates, and late seats. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Experience working for a major global business in an award‑winning placement scheme. Employment opportunities post‑placement. Travel opportunities. Health and wellbeing support in five key areas: financial, health, social, community, and career. Community day – time to spend on working at a local charity or community project. Be Rewarded Platform – savings at high‑street shops, on days out, and more. All employee networks. From a workplace to a place to belong. At TUI we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging everyone to come as you are, because together, our potential is limitless. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities and impairments; if you require any support, let us know. We are part of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview for all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We welcome applicants from under‑represented ethnic minority and disabled communities. Currently TUI is unable to provide visa sponsorship; you must have permanent right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship (incl. Tier 4 Student visa holders). Closing date for applications: 26th January 2026. Availability required for face‑to‑face assessment centres: 9th December 2025, 28th January 2026, 4th February 2026 (dates are subject to change). #J-18808-Ljbffr