Social Media & Content Manager

3Search; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning consumer brand in Edinburgh is seeking a Social Media + Content Manager to drive engagement through effective social strategy and storytelling. You will manage social channels and create engaging native content while mentoring a Marketing Executive. The ideal candidate has strong creative skills, experience with consumer brands, and analytical capabilities. This hybrid role offers flexibility and great perks including enhanced leave and regular social events.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Weekly free lunches

Product discounts

Life event days off

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing organic social channels for a consumer-facing brand.
• Strong creative skills in filming, editing and producing platform-native content.
• Ability to translate performance data into strategy improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver the full social media strategy across major platforms.
• Create engaging, platform-native content.
• Lead and mentor a Marketing Executive.

Skills

Managing organic social channels

Filming and editing

Knowledge of social trends

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Job description

Social Media + Content Manager

• £40,000 - £45,000

• Edinburgh, Scotland | Hybrid 2–3 days in office + UK travel

Our client is an award-winning consumer brand on a mission to make a real difference in people’s lives (and their pets’). Their growth has been fuelled by a passionate community, a strong sense of purpose and a creative team who love what they do. As they expand, they’re looking for a Social Media + Content Manager to take ownership of their social channels, driving engagement and delivering meaningful storytelling that inspires loyal followers and new audiences alike.

The Social Media + Content Manager will shape and execute the brand’s social strategy, combining hands-on content creation with analytical insight to grow reach, engagement and impact across all major platforms.

Role Highlights

• Manage and deliver the full social media strategy across Meta, TikTok and emerging platforms
• Create engaging, platform-native content including reels, stories, videos and graphics
• Plan content calendars and ensure brand tone and identity shine through every post
• Lead and mentor a Marketing Executive to ensure consistent, high-quality output
• Analyse data to report on campaign effectiveness, providing actionable insight to leadership

You Will Need

• Proven experience managing organic social channels for a consumer-facing brand
• Strong creative skills in filming, editing and producing platform-native content
• Up-to-date knowledge of social trends, algorithms and content formats
• Ability to translate performance data into strategy improvements
• A proactive, collaborative approach with the confidence to lead and influence

Why You’ll Love It

• Hybrid working – 2–3 days in office with flexibility around core hours
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay + company sick pay
• Weekly free lunches + regular company social events
• Free on-site parking + product discounts
• A “life event” day off for milestones like moving home or getting a new pet

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone can make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.