Social Media Manager

Social Media Manager Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE (Hybrid) Location: Bishop's Stortford Term: Permanent. Hybrid Hours: Monday - Friday. Full Time   Are you a social media expert with a passion for creating engaging content and building online communities? We're looking for a creative and commercially minded Social Media Manager to join an exciting beauty start-up at a pivotal stage of growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, taking ownership of social media strategy and content from day one.   The Role   As Social Media Manager, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering the brand's social media presence across key platforms including Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest. This is a hands-on role where you'll combine strategic thinking with content creation, managing everything from planning and filming through to editing, posting and community engagement. You will own the brand's social presence end-to-end.   Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the social media strategy across all key platforms Create, film, edit and publish engaging social-first content Plan and manage content calendars aligned with campaigns and product launches Build and grow an engaged online community Manage day-to-day social interactions, comments and messages Identify emerging trends and opportunities to keep content fresh and relevant Work closely with influencer and marketing teams to maximise campaign reach Monitor performance, analyse results and make recommendations for improvement Test new content formats and optimise engagement and audience growth Collaborate with external creators, photographers, videographers and freelancers where required About You At least 3 years' experience in social media, content marketing or digital marketing Proven experience creating content for Instagram and TikTok Strong understanding of social media trends, algorithms and best practice Confident filming and editing content using mobile-first tools Experience with platforms such as CapCut, Canva and Adobe Creative Suite Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment Passionate about social media, content creation and brand building Must have experience in consumer product Be able to hit the ground running from day one Desirable Experience Beauty, fragrance, fashion, lifestyle or D2C brand experience Experience working with influencers, creators or brand ambassadors Knowledge of social media analytics and reporting tools What's on Offer? Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience Holiday: 20 days + Bank Holidays Hybrid: 2-3 days in the office, the rest at home Hours: Monday - Friday. Full Time   The opportunity to join a growing brand at an exciting stage of its journey A highly creative and collaborative working environment Real ownership and autonomy within the role Exposure to multiple areas of marketing and brand development Genuine opportunities to grow alongside the business If you're someone who understands what makes people stop scrolling, loves creating engaging content and wants to help build a brand from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.   Please apply online or call (phone number removed) for more information