Social Media Manager
New Step Recruitment
Job Role: Social Media Manager
Kent | £50,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
About the Company
Our client is an ambitious and rapidly growing construction business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Kent. With exciting growth plans and significant long-term potential, they are looking to appoint a Social Media & Marketing Manager to take ownership of their marketing function and help shape the future of the brand.
This is a unique opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of its journey, where your ideas, creativity and contribution will have a genuine impact on the company's growth and visibility.
Due to the nature of the role, candidates should be based within a commutable distance of the office and willing to travel to project sites throughout Kent on a regular basis for content creation and brand promotion.
The Opportunity
As Social Media & Marketing Manager, you will lead the groups social media and digital marketing activities, creating engaging content that showcases projects, people and company achievements. Working closely with the leadership team, you will play a key role in increasing brand awareness, generating engagement and supporting wider business growth initiatives.
This is a hands on role that would suit someone who enjoys being both strategic and creative whilst working within a growing and entrepreneurial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver the company's social media strategy across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and X.
- Manage and schedule content through Planable and other marketing platforms.
- Create engaging and innovative content including photography, video, Reels, TikToks and YouTube Shorts.
- Visit active construction sites and completed projects to capture content and tell compelling project stories.
- Plan, manage and optimise paid social media campaigns and advertising activity.
- Update and maintain company websites using WordPress.
- Support SEO initiatives to improve website visibility and search rankings.
- Support wider branding, marketing and business development initiatives across the company.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities to promote projects, company culture, achievements and industry expertise.
- Stay up to date with social media trends and recommend innovative ways to enhance engagement and reach.
About You
- Previous experience within a Social Media, Digital Marketing or Marketing Management role.
- Proven ability to create engaging content across multiple social media platforms.
- Experience managing paid social media campaigns and advertising budgets.
- Strong understanding of social media analytics and performance reporting.
- Experience using content creation, scheduling and social media management tools.
- Knowledge of WordPress and basic SEO principles.
- A proactive and self-motivated individual who enjoys taking ownership and driving results.
- Comfortable working within a growing business where flexibility, initiative and creativity are valued.
- Full UK driving licence required.
Highly Desirable
- Previous experience within the construction, property, engineering or built environment sectors.
- Experience creating content within a project led or field based environment.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to become a key part of a growing business where your contribution will be visible and valued. Unlike larger corporate organisations, you'll have the autonomy to influence strategy, implement new ideas and help build a brand with genuine growth ambitions.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 dependent upon experience
- £5,000 Car Allowance or Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Bupa Private Healthcare
- Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary)
- Company Pension Scheme
- 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Ongoing Career Development Opportunities
- Long-Term Progression within a Growing Business
- Opportunity to Shape and Develop the Marketing Function
Job Role: Social Media and Marketing Manager
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
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