Content & Social Media Manager
Content & Social Media Manager
📍 Manchester | Salary £40k - DOE | 37 Hours per Week | Office Based
We're looking for a creative, commercially minded Content & Social Media Manager to join a thriving Manchester-based Consumer business. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of content and social strategy, drive brand growth, and help shape the future of a rapidly expanding business.
Working closely with the senior marketing team, you'll play a pivotal role in developing engaging content, growing online communities, and delivering impactful campaigns across multiple channels.
What You'll Be Doing
- Developing and delivering a content strategy aligned with brand and business objectives
- Planning, creating and scheduling engaging social media content across key platforms
- Leading creative campaigns that drive brand awareness, engagement and sales
- Producing high-quality content including blogs, email campaigns, product copy and social posts
- Analysing content performance and using insights to optimise future activity
- Building and nurturing online communities through proactive engagement
- Collaborating with marketing, product and sales teams on launches and campaigns
- Keeping up with emerging social trends, platform updates and industry developments
About You
We're looking for a hands-on content specialist with a passion for storytelling, social media and brand building.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a Content Manager, Social Media Manager or similar Social Media role
- Strong copywriting and content creation skills
- Excellent understanding of social media platforms and best practices
- Experience using scheduling and analytics tools such as Hootsuite, Buffer, Google Analytics or Meta Insights
- Basic graphic design and video editing skills, ideally using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong eye for detail and brand consistency
- Confident creating content and appearing on camera
- Understanding of both organic and paid social content
Desirable
- Experience within homeware or consumer brands
- Knowledge of SEO and keyword research
- Experience with influencer partnerships and collaborations
- Understanding of paid social advertising
- Experience with TikTok Shop and social commerce