Content & Social Media Manager

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

Job summary

Reed in Manchester is seeking a hands-on Content & Social Media Manager to own content strategy, drive brand growth and deliver campaigns across multiple channels.

You will work with the senior marketing team to develop engaging content, grow online communities and optimise activity through data insights and trend awareness.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Content Manager or Social Media Manager
• Strong copywriting and content creation skills
• Excellent understanding of social media platforms and best practices
• Experience using scheduling and analytics tools
• Basic graphic design and video editing skills
• 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 SEO and keyword research
• Experience with influencer partnerships and collaborations
• Understanding of paid social advertising
• Experience with TikTok Shop and social commerce

Responsibilities

• 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

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Google Analytics

Meta Insights

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Manchester | Salary £40k - DOE | 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.

• Proven experience in a Content Manager, Social Media Manager or similar Social Media 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
• Experience within 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