Content & Social Media Manager

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

Job summary

Confidential in Manchester is seeking a hands-on Content & Social Media Manager to own content strategy, grow brand presence and drive campaigns across channels.

You'll work with the marketing team to create blogs, social posts, emails, and product copy, analyse performance and grow online communities, with a 37-hour week, office based.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Content Manager, Social Media Manager or similar Social role.

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.

Skills

Copywriting

Content creation

Social media strategy

Social platforms knowledge

Social media tools

Graphic design

Video editing

Project management

Attention to detail

On-camera presence

Organic & paid social

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Google Analytics

Meta Insights

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 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