Social Media Manager

Loaf; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the homeware industry is seeking a creative Social Media Manager to enhance their online presence. Responsibilities include content creation and managing social media strategies to boost engagement and brand awareness. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, innovative environment and is adept at using metrics to inform decisions. Join a friendly, inclusive team that values creativity and individuality.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing by 1 day each year for 3 years

Enhanced family leave policy

Staff and friends/family discount scheme

Healthcare cash plan

EAP programme

Shopping discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Half a day for Christmas shopping

Life Assurance - 4 times annual salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social media content creation and management is essential.
• Portfolio showcasing creative content across social media platforms required.
• Hands-on experience with photography and videography.

Responsibilities

• Develop and edit high-quality content for various social media platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to align content with marketing goals.
• Use metrics to assess and adjust content strategies.

Skills

Creativity

Photography skills

Videography skills

Time management

Adaptability

Social media management

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Final Cut Pro

Job description

We are seeking a creative, interior obsessed and digital native Social Media Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for producing engaging content across various social media platforms.

You will collaborate with our marketing, design, and product teams to create content that resonates with our target audience and drives engagement, brand awareness, and drives traffic to the site.

The role will be hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days in our London Head office. To apply, please submit a one-page CV, and feel free to include a portfolio. Please don't worry about completing a cover letter explaining why you are the one for this job- we're more excited to see the creativity in your portfolio!

The Job

Content creation: develop, design, shoot and edit high-quality, original content (images, videos, graphics, GIFs, and copy) tailored to each social media platform. You will also take ownership of briefs for the channels for our inhouse design team.

Social media strategy: work closely with the brand marketing team to contribute to the social media strategy which will align with the marketing calendar and wider business goals.

Brand voice & consistency: you will need to be detail oriented and have excellent writing skills so you are able to create copy that aligns with the Loaf tone of voice, and visual identity.

Data driven: use social media metrics (likes, shares, comments, impressions, reach, etc.) to assess performance and adjust content strategies accordingly. Identify content trends, opportunities, and growth areas across platforms.

Collaboration: where appropriate work closely with internal and external creatives to produce high-quality content.

Social and wider trend awareness: stay up-to-date on social media trends, algorithm changes, and best practices, ensuring content remains fresh and relevant.

We're looking for

Proven experience in social media content creation and social media management

Creativity & innovation: a portfolio of previous work showcasing creative content across social media platforms.

Photography/videography skills: hands-on experience with capturing and editing photos and videos.

Proficiency in design: experience of using graphic design and video editing tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Final Cut Pro, etc.).

Time management: strong ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Adaptability: ability to quickly pivot and adjust content strategies in response to performance data or changing priorities.

Experience with paid social: familiarity with paid advertising on social media platforms is desired but not essential.

Some of our benefits:

• 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 day each year for 3 years, plus 8 days for bank holidays
• Enhanced family leave policy
• Staff and friends and family discount scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• EAP programme
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Half a day for Christmas shopping
• Life Assurance - 4 times annual salary

What's it like working at Loaf?

We are a forward-thinking, friendly bunch committed to building a fabulous company with brilliant people. The customer is at the heart of everything we do and we're always striving for better, more efficient ways to deliver to the highest standard.

As a business, we're working really hard to be inclusive. No matter what identity or background, we want everyone to feel welcome in a place where we can all be ourselves.

We'd love you to join us on our journey.