Social Media & Content Manager

Social Media & Content Manager
12-Month FTC (Maternity Cover)
Cheshire
2-3 Days Office days per week
Circa £40k

What you'll get:
Clear ownership of organic social and content delivery
Hands-on creative work across social, short-form video, and web content
Close collaboration with senior stakeholders and agency partners
A fast-paced, well-structured environment with strong brand focus
A varied role covering social media, content, video, SEO, and CMS

A consumer-focused financial services business is seeking an experienced Social Media & Content Manager to join the team on a 12-month maternity cover.

This role is ideal for a delivery-focused content person who enjoys owning execution and acting as the internal guardian of a brand. The Social Media & Content Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of organic social and owned content, working closely with internal teams and external agency partners.

Strategy planning is led by senior stakeholders and agency partners; this role focuses on execution, coordination, and brand protection.

You'll:
✅Execute and publish the approved organic social content calendar
✅Act as internal approval for all organic social posts
✅Ensure content aligns with brand tone, legal requirements, and platform best practice
✅Coordinate social activity with email, app, PR, and campaign activity
✅Create short-form, UGC-style video and imagery in-house
✅Adapt and repurpose agency content for owned channels
✅Manage content and assets across social, website, and app
✅Upload and maintain blog and website content via CMS, following SEO briefs
✅Review influencer and UGC content for brand fit and accuracy
✅Support paid social, partnerships, and events with creative assets as needed

You'll have:
Proven experience as a Social Media Manager, Content Manager, or similar
Strong understanding of organic social media and short-form video
Experience working with CMS platforms and SEO-led content
Confident coordinating with agencies and internal stakeholders
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and brand-conscious

Interested? Send your CV toariana@forwardrole.com

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