Social Media Manager in Cardiff

Citrus Recruit are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Social Media Manager, a brand-new role within our growing client. Are you a creative strategist with a proven track record in paid social campaigns, content creation, and community growth? We are looking for a dynamic Social Media Manager to take the lead on multi-platform social media presence—driving performance, engaging audiences, and elevating the brand's online identity.

You will bring your expertise in platforms like Meta Ads Manager and LinkedIn Campaign Manager, a strong understanding of audience segmentation and retargeting, and the creative skills to produce standout content. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make an impact, can bring fresh ideas to the table and take ownership of the Social Media Strategy. This is a full time, office-based role where you will be expected to be in the office Monday – Friday.

• Plan, deliver, and optimise advanced paid social campaigns across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit, TikTok, and other channels.
• Develop and grow social media presence, maintaining a strong and consistent brand voice.
• Create and manage a strategic content calendar that aligns with marketing and sales objectives, ensuring timely and relevant posts.
• Produce engaging image and video content tailored for both paid and organic channels, ensuring high quality and brand consistency.
• Track performance, analyse campaign results, and share actionable insights with the team to improve future efforts.
• Stay up to date with trends and technology to keep social strategies current and effective, using A/B testing and audience targeting to optimise campaigns.
• Align social media efforts with wider marketing strategies, including SEO, paid media, and content marketing, while managing budgets to maximise ROI.

• Demonstrated success in managing high-performing paid social media campaigns across platforms, with strong skills in community growth and engagement.
• Experienced in design and video editing tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite, with a flair for creating platform-specific, engaging content.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience using tools like Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, and other performance analytics platforms.
• Skilled in segmentation, retargeting strategies, and mapping customer journeys to optimise campaign performance.
• Effective leader and team collaborator with proven experience mentoring junior team members and managing projects to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with programmatic advertising, influencer partnerships, and certifications in digital marketing or AI-related tools (e.g. Meta Blueprint, Google Ads).
• (Desirable) Awareness of emerging technologies and AI applications in social media, including chatbots, generative content, and predictive analytics.

• Salary up to £45,000
• Two weeks paid Christmas Shutdown, plus your birthday and work anniversary off
• Flexible hours – no core hours
• Free city centre parking space worth £2,000 P/Y
• Enhanced Parental & Sick Leave
• Healthcare and Dental plan

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