Content & Social Media Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office based

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is recruiting a Content & Social Media Manager for a Manchester-based consumer business. This full-time role offers £40k salary (negotiable), a 37-hour week, and an office-based setup.

You will own content and social strategy, grow online communities and deliver multi-channel campaigns while working with the senior marketing team to shape future growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Content Manager or Social Media Manager role.
• Strong copywriting and content creation skills.
• Experienced with social platforms and scheduling/analytics tools.
• Basic design and video editing skills (Canva/Adobe).
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a content strategy aligned with brand goals.
• Plan, create and schedule social media content across platforms.
• Lead campaigns to drive brand awareness and engagement.
• Produce blogs, emails, product copy and social posts.
• Analyze content performance and optimise future activity.
• Grow online communities through proactive engagement.
• Collaborate with marketing, product and sales on launches.

Skills

Content management

Social media management

Copywriting

Analytics tools

Graphic design

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Google Analytics

Meta Insights

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

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 developmentsAbout You

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