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