Social Media and Events Executive - Coffee

London £35,000 - £50,000 + 10% discretionary bonus opportunity, 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays, employer pension contribution of 6%, learning culture - happy to support CIM studying for candidate where appropriate, private health insurance, life assurance, 2 x volunteering days annually. Central London - hybrid working after 3 month probationary period - 3 days in the office with 2 from home (Wednesday must be in the office).

Are you a creative, hands‑on marketing professional with a passion for storytelling, brand building and bringing experiences to life? Do you thrive in roles where no two days are the same and where you can truly make your mark? Kindred Recruitment has partnered with a respected heritage coffee trading company with deep roots in the global coffee trade. Known for its quality, integrity and long‑standing relationships with growers and partners worldwide, this is a brand with history, authenticity and an exciting future.

As the business continues to evolve, we are seeking a Social Media & Events Executive to take ownership of marketing activity and help shape the next chapter of its story. This is a standalone marketing role offering a rare balance of strategy and execution. You will be responsible for developing ideas, creating content, managing campaigns and delivering events – all while safeguarding and elevating a well‑established brand.

The Role

The position is structured across three core areas of responsibility:

• Social Media & Digital Communications
  • You will own the company’s social and digital presence, developing and delivering a content strategy that reflects the heritage, expertise and personality of the brand. Key responsibilities include:
  • Creating and managing engaging content across Instagram and LinkedIn
  • Planning and maintaining a content calendar aligned to commercial priorities
  • Writing compelling copy for social posts, newsletters and digital communications
  • Managing and optimising Mail Chimp campaigns
  • Monitoring performance metrics and refining content based on insights
  • Ensuring all communications align with brand guidelines and tone of voice
• Marketing & Brand Support
  • As the sole marketing professional in the business, you will act as brand guardian and provide support across a range of marketing initiatives. Responsibilities will include:
  • Maintaining consistency across all branded materials
  • Supporting product launches and new partnership announcements
  • Coordinating photography, digital assets and marketing collateral
  • Liaising with external designers, printers and agencies where required
  • Ensuring brand guidelines are upheld across every touchpoint
• Events
  • Events are a key part of the company’s industry presence. You will take ownership of planning and delivering trade shows, industry exhibitions and client events. This includes:
  • Coordinating logistics for national and international events
  • Managing stand design and marketing materials
  • Promoting attendance via social and email campaigns
  • Supporting on‑the‑day delivery and post‑event follow‑up
  • Evaluating ROI and capturing content for digital channels

This element of the role requires strong organisation, attention to detail and the confidence to represent the brand externally.

About You

We are looking for an ambitious and proactive marketing professional who enjoys autonomy and responsibility. You will likely have:

• A degree (preferred) in Marketing, Communications, Events or a related discipline
• Proven experience in social media, digital communications or events
• Strong copywriting skills and a creative eye for visual storytelling
• Proficiency in Mail Chimp, Instagram and LinkedIn
• Experience using design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite
• Confidence working to established brand guidelines
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects

You will be self‑motivated, commercially aware and excited by the opportunity to shape and grow a brand within a specialist sector.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a heritage coffee company with genuine credibility and global reach. You will gain exposure across the full marketing mix in a varied, high‑impact role where your ideas will be heard and implemented. If you are passionate about brand storytelling, enjoy balancing creativity with organisation and want to work in a role offering breadth, ownership and the chance to grow with an established yet evolving business, we would love to hear from you.