Social Media Manager – £38-45k – Gunter & Co • London

Gunter & Co, a rapidly growing international interior architecture and design studio based in London, is seeking a Social Media Manager to join our dynamic team. Our projects range from luxurious London townhouses to elegant New York brownstones, opulent villas and charming Cotswold country estates. Located near Battersea Power Station, our 15-person team enjoys a vibrant office culture with plenty of opportunities for team bonding during lunch breaks and after-work gatherings.

As our new Social Media Manager, you’ll report directly to our directors, Irene Gunter and Ian Hazard, and collaborate with our consultant marketing director. Our Instagram following has grown significantly through organic content, press, award wins, and word-of-mouth. However, we are now seeking a Social Media Manager to take our presence to the next level. This full-time role offers the flexibility of part-time work for the right candidate (minimum of 3 days per week). You will help us strategically grow and develop our social media presence through elevated, on-brand content.

Key Responsibilities:

• Social Media Management: Develop and implement comprehensive social media marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness and engagement. Create content for Instagram, ensuring consistent messaging and brand image across all channels. Monitor social media channels for industry trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback.
• Content Creation: Generate visually stunning and compelling multimedia content, including images, videos, and graphics, to showcase our designs and studio culture. Maintain a content calendar to ensure a consistent and cohesive brand message. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align marketing initiatives with business objectives and project launches.
• Community Engagement: Foster a strong online community by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries promptly and professionally. Monitor and analyze marketing performance metrics to make data-driven decisions that optimize social media strategies and campaigns, with a focus on engagement.
• Collaboration: Work with freelancers, photographers, and videographers as needed to support the Creative Director.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Social Media Manager, ideally within the luxury market (experience in interior design is a bonus).
• Strong knowledge and passion for the interior design realm.
• Proven experience in content capture and creation, with an eye for on-the-go and in-progress content.
• Expertise in Instagram, with the ability to adapt to other platforms if beneficial to business growth.
• Strong writing skills, capable of adopting our brand’s tone of voice.
• Proficiency in basic graphic design tools and video editing for social media content.
• Familiarity with analytics tools to track and measure campaign success.
• Creative mindset with the ability to work independently and identify opportunities.
• London-based with the ability to travel to site visits.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Salary range: £38-45k (pro-rata if part-time).
• Private medical insurance post-probation.
• Paid overseas trade fairs.
• Extra unpaid holiday option.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with additional Christmas holidays.
• Over & above bonus.
• Up to 15% discretionary bonus scheme.
• 2 x early leaves per quarter (2 hours).
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home 2 days a week (adjusted pro-rata for part-time roles).
• Commission scheme for introducing viable clients.
• Quarterly social events.

We are looking for a passionate Social Media Manager with a flexible attitude, hands-on approach, and an eye for design, to start immediately.

Application Process: We’ll be conducting first-round interviews throughout April with our consultant marketing director, Jess, followed by second-round interviews with Irene and Ian. A small task will be set before the second-round interviews to assess your creative approach.

Please Note: Applicants must have excellent English (spoken and written). Applicants must have qualifications and experience that meet the job requirements. Applicants must have a valid visa to work in the UK and be based in London. If you are an experienced Social Media Manager looking to make your mark in the luxury interior design industry, apply today to join Gunter & Co in London!