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 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