Job Description:

Content & Social Media Manager

📍 Manchester | Salary £40k - Negotiable | 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 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 working in 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