Social Media Manager

Bamford Collection; Moreton-in-Marsh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury lifestyle brand is seeking a creative Social Media Manager to shape its online identity. The role involves building social media strategies, managing accounts on multiple platforms, and producing engaging content. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in a similar role and be proficient in video editing. The position offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000, with various employee perks and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Discounts on products and services

Volunteering Days

Subsidised private medical insurance

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in a comparable role.
• Proven ability to create and edit user-generated content.
• Strong portfolio showcasing dynamic visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Building and executing a social media plan.
• Managing and maintaining social media accounts.
• Reporting on social media metrics.

Skills

Content Production

Video Editing Expertise

Data Literacy

Copywriting & Storytelling

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Job description

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUPOF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHINGAND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.

What drives and inspires us is the belief that we have a responsibility not just to protect the world around us but to have a positive impact on it too.

The group encompasses an organic farm and retailer; a considered clothing label; botanical skincare, bath and body collections; wellness destinations around the world; and hospitality experiences that foster a sense of community and celebrate the healing power of escapism.

We champion a slow and sustainable way of living, encouraging our customers to make choices that are greener for the planet as well as kinder to their bodies and minds.

We are more than a group of businesses striving to make a difference. We are a way of life.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Bamford Collection is currently seeking a creative and experienced Social Media Manager to play a crucial role in shaping the visual identity of Bamford and The Club by Bamford.

An exciting and varied role that takes you away from a typical desk job and opens up a world of creative possibilities to tell our brand story through curated visuals and copy. Channelling your passion for sustainable luxury and wellbeing, you will carve out space online to inspire, engage and convert.

This role can be based at our office in South Kensington or at the Daylesford Farm in Gloucestershire with one day of travel a week.

40 hours per week

Salary £35,000 - £40,000 per annum.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Building and executing a social media plan to communicate brand stories and commercial priorities, in line with current and emerging social trends. This will include clear recommendations on posting cadences, target audiences, content guidelines and creative that will best engage with our audience.
• Managing and maintaining our social media accounts across all owned platforms (including, but not limited to, Meta, TikTok and LinkedIn) including scheduling, posting, copywriting and regular monitoring of comments and UGC.
• Report weekly on social media metrics using analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and make data driven decisions to optimise performance.
• Stay obsessively on top of latest social media trends, algorithms and best practices and informing others internally. Staying abreast of competitor activity and industry trends to identify new opportunities.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders around the business (including key subject matter experts) to plan, develop and capture engaging and relevant content for the day-to-day output across our social channels. Supporting content across our brands where required and briefing.
• Regularly attending a host of varied events across our sites to capture content that engages new audiences with our values and stories. Covering panel talks, wellness, treatments, fitness and more. Occasional flexibility with your time is required to attend these events taking place in the evening or at the weekend.
• Working with the marketing team to prepare the social media arm of a campaign or product launch, including behind the scenes content on shoots, ‘making of’ location social shoots and collections arriving in store.
• Working closely with our Marketing and Creative teams to ensure social posts are aligned with key seasonal wellness moments, NPD and theme launches, with consistent content across all customer touchpoints.
• Working with Guest Services to interact with followers, customers, and stakeholders on social media platforms, ensuring they are responded to promptly and professionally in the brand social TOV.

SKILLS YOU WILL BRING

• 2–3 years in a comparable role within a luxury retail, wellness, hospitality, or lifestyle brand, demonstrating familiarity with premium brand standards and customer expectations.
• Content Production: Proven ability to create and edit user-generated style content with a meticulous eye for detail and brand alignment.
• Video Editing Expertise: Proficient in industry-standard editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro), with a strong portfolio showcasing dynamic and engaging visual storytelling.
• Data Literacy: Skilled in performance reporting and analytics, using data-driven insights to inform creative and strategic decisions.
• Copywriting & Storytelling: Exceptional writing skills with a flair for storytelling, crafting compelling copy that enhances and complements visual content across platforms.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and diningexperiences from day one.
• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with acharity of their choice.
• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; wecontribute up to 4.5%.
• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.