Social Media & PR Manager – UK Visa Sponsorship Available

Location: Whitchurch, Bristol, United Kingdom

Employment type: Fixed-term contract, full-time (40 hours per week).

Work arrangement: On-site (in person), Monday to Friday.

Visa sponsorship: UK visa sponsorship is listed as a benefit of the role. International applicants should confirm the employer’s sponsorship eligibility and availability of a Certificate of Sponsorship before applying.

Role overview: Vangoo Limited, a Bristol-based used-vehicle business specialising in sourcing and selling cars and vans, is seeking a creative, organised and commercially minded Social Media & PR Manager. The successful candidate will lead the company’s social media management, digital marketing, content production and public relations activities. The role involves developing marketing campaigns, producing professional vehicle photography and videos, managing website content, improving online visibility and strengthening brand awareness and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement social media strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives.
• Manage and maintain the company’s social media accounts.
• Plan, create and publish regular content, including vehicle promotions, company updates and marketing campaigns.
• Monitor social media comments, messages, customer enquiries and audience engagement.
• Maintain consistent branding and professional communication across digital platforms.
• Analyse audience engagement and social media growth to improve content performance.
• Photograph and produce high-quality videos of cars and vans for marketing purposes.
• Film vehicle walkarounds, promotional videos and short-form social media content.
• Edit photographs and videos using appropriate creative software.
• Prepare visual content for the company website and social media platforms.
• Coordinate with the sales team to ensure newly available vehicles are photographed and promoted promptly.
• Update website content, including vehicle photographs, videos and descriptions.
• Ensure online vehicle listings are accurate, attractive and consistent with company branding.
• Support search engine optimisation (SEO) through relevant content, keywords and website updates.
• Plan and manage digital advertising campaigns within approved budgets.
• Monitor website traffic, customer enquiries and advertising campaign performance.
• Develop promotional messages, company announcements and public-facing communications.
• Identify opportunities for media coverage, business partnerships and local promotions.
• Maintain consistent messaging and help protect the company’s public reputation.
• Develop content calendars and marketing campaign schedules.
• Track key performance indicators, including reach, engagement, website traffic and customer enquiries.
• Prepare regular marketing performance reports and recommend improvements.
• Maintain an organised library of photographs, videos and other marketing assets.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in social media management, digital marketing, content creation or a related field.
• Strong photography, videography and video-editing skills.
• Ability to create engaging content for different digital platforms.
• Good written communication, copywriting and proofreading skills.
• Knowledge of social media scheduling, audience engagement and performance analytics.
• Experience updating websites or content management systems.
• Understanding of digital advertising and basic SEO principles.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent branding.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with management and sales teams.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience marketing cars, vans or other consumer products.
• Familiarity with automotive websites and online vehicle listings.
• Experience using photography and video-editing software.
• Knowledge of paid social media advertising and campaign reporting.
• Experience in public relations, brand communications or promotional campaigns.
• A relevant portfolio demonstrating previous photography, video production, social media or marketing campaign work.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of £40,000-£45,000, depending on experience.
• UK visa sponsorship listed among the benefits.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company events.
• Full-time working arrangement (40 hours per week).
• Monday-to-Friday working schedule.

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