Marketing and Social Media Manager

Candour Talent Ltd; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is hiring a Marketing and Social Media Manager for a growing manufacturing business in Blackwood. This role involves overseeing social media for two startup brands, creating content, implementing campaigns, and analyzing performance metrics. The ideal candidate should have expertise in social media tools, strong content creation skills, and experience in managing consumer brands. A creative mindset and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment are essential. Salary is competitive with benefits including enhanced pension and life assurance.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing social media for consumer brands, ideally in FMCG or food/wellness sectors.
• Strong team worker and ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Creative and trend-aware, able to create independent content.

Responsibilities

• Define social media strategy for two brands with set objectives and KPIs.
• Develop trend-driven posts and manage content calendars.
• Plan and optimize paid social campaigns and manage influencer partnerships.

Skills

Expertise in social media platforms and analytics tools

Strong content creation skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple campaigns

Experience in influencer marketing

Tools

Hootsuite

Meta Business Suite

Google Analytics

Canva

Adobe Suite

Job description

Candour Talent are recruiting a Marketing and Social Media Manager for their client based in Blackwood.

• Employment Type : Permanent / Full Time
• Working Hours : Monday to Friday (early finish on Fridays)
• Salary : £30k
• Benefits тег: Enhanced pension ઉમેદlife assurance, EAP, free parking.

An exciting opportunity for a Marketing and Social Media Manager to join a growing manufacturing business in the Blackwood area.

You will be responsible for overseeing the complete social media lifecycle for two newly launched startup brands and will play a trabaja role in establishing a strong digital presence and driving measurable growth. This includes the development of strategic plans, creation of compelling content, execution of targeted campaigns, and comprehensive performance analysis.

The Role

• Strategy : Define social media strategy for two brands, setting objectives, KPIs, and content pillars aligned with business goals.
• Content Creation : Develop trend‑driven posts, stories, reels, and videos; manage content calendars for consistency and engagement.
• Design : Create graphics using Canva and coordinate with agencies for advanced assets.
• Campaigns : Plan and optimise paid social campaigns; manage influencer partnerships and gifting initiatives.
• Community Management : Engage followers, respond to comments, and build a positive online presence.
• Analytics : Track KPIs, report performance, and provide actionable insights; deliver quarterly reports.
• Agency & Budget Management : Liaise with agencies and manage budgets for campaigns and influencer activities.
• Brand Consistency : Ensure all content reflects brand voice and visual guidelines.
• Internal & Ad Hoc Support : Maintain LinkedIn presence and assist with broader marketing activities, including ölk et events and website updates.

The Ideal Candidate

• Expertise in social media platforms and analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics).
• Strong content creation skills (Canva; Adobe Suite a plus).
• Creative, trend‑aware with the ability to create content independently.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and collaborate across teams.
• Experience in influencer marketing and paid social campaigns.
• Strong team worker and ability to adapt to changing environment of a food startup.
• Proven experience managing social media for consumer brands, ideally in FMCG or food / wellness sectors.
• Experience withفي a startup would be advantageous.

If you have the required experience for this role, please apply!

How to Apply

Email Address : adele @ candourtalent. co. uk