Social Media Manager

Banbury

7 months ago

Applications closed

Are you a creative, hands-on social media specialist ready to shape the voice of a bold UK consumer tech brand?

Our client is a growing manufacturer of consumer electronics products with a design-led UK brand known for its trend-forward approach. As they continue to expand their retail partnerships and product range, they’re looking to hire a Social Media Manager to lead all B2C and B2B social channels from their Banbury HQ.

This is a hands-on, content-focused role that’s perfect for someone who can shoot, edit, post, and analyse high-quality content, while also managing influencer collaborations to amplify the brand voice. It’s ideal for a social media professional ready to take ownership of content strategy and community growth in a dynamic, creative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and manage the social media content calendar across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, etc.)
• Conceptualise, shoot, edit, and post high-quality photo and video content, including product demos, lifestyle reels, unboxings, behind-the-scenes, and trends
• Identify, onboard, and manage a network of creators and influencers aligned with the brand, tracking performance and ROI
• Engage with followers, respond to comments and DMs, and build an authentic, responsive brand presence
• Track KPIs and analyse content performance weekly and monthly, reporting on audience growth, engagement, and campaign impact
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure consistent, on-brand messaging Key Skills and Experience:

Proven experience managing social media accounts for a consumer-facing brand
• Confident in content creation: photography, video, editing, and copywriting
• Strong knowledge of TikTok, Instagram (Reels, Stories), YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn
• Experience managing influencer or creator partnerships
• Proficiency with basic design and editing tools (Canva, CapCut, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or similar)
• Creative, trend-savvy, and deeply familiar with digital culture
• Strong project management and communication skills Additional Information:

Office-based role in Banbury with flexibility for 1 day WFH each week
• Salary of £40,000 – £45,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension and company benefits package To express interest in this role, please send your CV, ideally including links to your portfolio, reels, or TikTok work as part of your application.

For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out to Daniel Marlow at (phone number removed). Alternatively, connect with me on LinkedIn via the following link: (url removed)

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