Content & Social Media Manager

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 developmentsAbout 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 contentDesirable

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed