Social Media Manager

MARCHON™; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performance-lifestyle brand in Hatching Green is looking for a creative Social Media Manager to enhance its online presence. The ideal candidate will develop and execute social media strategies, drive community engagement, and manage Affiliate & Creator Programs. Proven experience in social media management and a strong understanding of the fitness industry are required. Benefits include 22 days holiday, pension contributions, and a free gym membership.

Benefits

22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + birthday off

Pension contributions

£400 gift card for Supplements & Apparel

Year-round staff discount

Free membership to all MARCHON gyms

Choice of PC or Mac laptop

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing social media for a brand or agency.
• Strong knowledge of key social platforms and best practices.
• Data-savvy with experience analysing metrics to guide content strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a results-driven social media strategy.
• Create, schedule, and publish high-quality content.
• Engage with the community and track key metrics for optimization.

Skills

Social media management

Community engagement

Content strategy

Data analysis

UGC content creation

Tools

Later

Sprout Social

Hootsuite

Job description

Overview

MARCHON is the UK's premium performance-lifestyle ecosystem, one brand that helps driven people train, fuel and dress for a life without limits. World-class coaching sits at the centre, backed by certified performance nutrition and movement-ready apparel, all amplified by our beacon gyms.

Founded by ex-England rugby player and CEO Ollie Marchon, the company has grown from a single HQ club to a true omni-channel offering: the Train app, a fast-scaling supplement line, and physical hubs that bring the experience to life.

We’re still small enough that every new teammate leaves fingerprints on the product, yet the momentum is real. Our 2026 plans are ambitious to say the least, as we make a step-change in evolving our ecosystem between training, supplements and apparel.

If you care about high standards, straight talk and making a visible impact, you’ll feel at home here. Join us while there’s still room to shape the journey.

The Role

We are looking for a creative and data-driven Social Media Manager to lead our online social media presence and community engagement across all social platforms. You will be responsible for developing and executing a content strategy that grows our brand and community, whilst creating and executing our Affiliate & Creator Programs to drive measurable business results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a results-driven social media strategy aligned with brand and marketing objectives
• Create, schedule, and publish high-quality content (organic and paid) across platforms including Instagram, TikTok and YouTube
• Plan and manage the social content calendar in collaboration with internal creative and marketing teams for MARCHON's main, Training & Gyms pages
• Manage the Creator and Affiliate Programs, recruiting new affiliates, managing relationships, providing assets, brief content, and track performance to drive revenue growth
• Create UGC-style content, if needed, for TikTok and Instagram
• Monitor social media trends, competitor activity, and industry news to keep the brand relevant and innovative
• Engage with the community by responding to comments, DMs, mentions, and user-generated content in a timely and brand-appropriate tone
• Track and report on key metrics including reach, engagement, growth, and ROI. Provide insights and recommendations for ongoing optimisation
• Create UGC-style content when needed for any of MARCHON's pages

Requirements

• Proven experience managing social media for a brand or agency
• Proven ability to grow and engage a social following organically
• Strong knowledge of key social platforms, algorithms, best practices, and scheduling tools (e.g., Later, Sprout Social, Hootsuite)
• Proficient in social media scheduling & analytics
• Confidence in creating and editing UGC content
• Strong understanding of the fitness industry
• Data-savvy with experience analysing metrics and using insights to guide content strategy
• Strong understanding of brand tone, audience targeting, and trend-based marketing

Nice to Have

• Experience creating short-form video content (e.g., Reels, TikToks)
• Basic photography or video editing skills

Benefits

• 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
• Pension contributions
• "Starter Pack" of all things MARCHON
• £400 gift card each year for MARCHON Supplements & Apparel
• Year-round staff discount on Supplements & Apparel
• Free membership to all MARCHON gyms
• Full access to MARCHON Online training & nutrition platform
• Choice of PC or Mac laptop