Social Media Manager

Engine Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Engine Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Social Media Manager to own the organic and paid social activity across premium brands. You will plan content, craft copy and visuals, and drive measurable growth while protecting brand reputation.

You will join a small, creative marketing team, analyse performance data, report on campaigns, and collaborate with partners to boost reach and engagement across channels.

Qualifications

• Experience managing social media channels for a brand, agency or organisation.
• Strong portfolio of creative and effective social content.
• Excellent writing with attention to detail and platform knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the organic and paid social media strategy.
• Plan content calendar and create copy, imagery and short-form video.
• Manage day-to-day community engagement and report on campaigns.
• Track performance and make data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Copywriting

Analytics

Paid campaigns

Community management

Tools

Hootsuite

Facebook Ads Manager

Google Analytics

Job description

Social Media Manager

We’re looking for a creative, commercially minded Social Media Manager to join a small, creative marketing team working across a portfolio of premium brands and services. You’ll own social media activity from planning through to delivery, creating standout content, building engaged communities and using insight to drive measurable growth.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll develop and deliver the organic and paid social media strategy, plan the content calendar and create engaging copy, imagery and short-form video for each channel. You’ll manage day-to-day community engagement, identify relevant trends and partnership opportunities, and plan and report on paid campaigns. You’ll also track performance, turn data into practical recommendations, protect brand reputation and build strong relationships with colleagues, agencies, creators and partners.

What you’ll bring

You’ll have experience managing social media channels for a brand, agency or organisation, supported by a strong portfolio of creative and effective work. You’ll be an excellent writer with close attention to detail and a good understanding of the main social platforms, scheduling tools, analytics and paid campaign management. You should be comfortable interpreting performance data, managing several deadlines and working collaboratively as part of a small team.

What we offer

This is an opportunity to shape social media activity for premium brands and services, with genuine creative ownership and visible impact. You’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment and have room to develop your skills as the role grows.

The team

You’ll join a small, creative and ambitious marketing team responsible for promoting a range of premium brands and services. We value fresh thinking, high standards and close collaboration, giving every team member the opportunity to contribute ideas and make a meaningful impact.