Brand & Content Marketing Manager
Salary: £28,600.00–£58,100.00 per year
Van Haven is one of the UK’s leading vehicle specialists, designing bespoke Volkswagen Transporter conversions for business professionals, adventurers, and petrolheads. From high-spec executive builds to rugged off-road vans, Van Haven crafts vehicles that represent both style and lifestyle.
You’ll take ownership of the brand’s creative voice and identity, producing bold, authentic content across social media, events, and merchandise. The goal is to grow Van Haven's presence and connect with a passionate, engaged audience.
Van Haven began in Dorset with one carpenter, one van, and no plan B. Today, it operates from a workshop in Blandford with a team dedicated to precision craftsmanship. Customers rely on their vans all week and escape to the wilderness at the weekend.
Van Haven’s audience lives for adventure, and everything they produce reflects that ethos. Your role is to bring this lifestyle into focus across all channels with consistent, high-quality content.
- Define Van Haven’s look and voice across social media, the website, signage, print, and events.
- Approve public-facing materials to ensure quality and consistency.
- Maintain clear brand guidelines for use by internal and external teams.
- Develop and manage a content calendar for Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Create high-quality photos and videos, working independently or with external photographers and filmmakers.
- Produce engaging YouTube content focusing on builds, owner stories, and the van lifestyle.
- Write compelling web copy and manage visuals to support product launches and updates.
- Manage the ambassador programme by organising trips, content briefs, and campaigns.
- Build relationships with influencers, creators, and photographers who fit the Van Haven ethos.
- Oversee content from partnerships, escalating collaboration terms to the Head of Marketing.
- Plan and manage events like workshop open days, owner meetups, and trade shows.
- Lead event execution, from van displays to guest experience, turning moments into meaningful content.
- Design and manage Van Haven-branded merchandise with a strong appeal to fans and customers.
- Oversee sourcing and production, while the logistics team handles fulfilment.
- Respond directly to comments, DMs, and conversations, maintaining an approachable and engaging brand voice.
- Use community insights to improve content and campaigns.
- A deep passion for vehicles, adventure, and outdoor exploration.
- A strong portfolio of creative work, including photography, video, and design.
- Proven experience managing and growing social platforms, especially Instagram and YouTube.
- A track record of developing and maintaining a brand’s voice and identity.
- Experience leading ambassador or influencer programmes and maintaining relationships.
- Confidence in identifying and rejecting ideas that don’t align with the brand.
- Ability to work both strategically and hands-on, whether at a desk or on location.
- Experience with outdoor, motorsport, or lifestyle brands.
- Industry contacts in automotive or adventure spaces.
- Long-form video storytelling, particularly for YouTube.
- Strong copywriting skills for web, email, and print.
Salary: £28,600.00–£58,100.00 per year
Benefits include:
- Casual dress
- Company events and open days
- Pension scheme
- Employee discounts
- Free on-site parking
Work location: In person
Send your CV and a link to your portfolio or managed social media channels via Indeed. Include:
- Links to content you’ve created (e.g., photography, video, or campaigns). Clarify what you shot, directed, or edited.
- A review of Van Haven’s social media. Suggest changes and explain why.
- A story about a van, car, or adventure you're passionate about.