At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging digital content and manage social media channels to tell our brand story.
- Company: Join Muntons, a century-old leader in sustainable malt production.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, pension contributions, health plans, and flexible working options.
- Other info: On-site role in Stowmarket with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact with your creativity in a dynamic marketing role.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in digital marketing, strong content creation, and social media skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About the role
For 100 years, Muntons has been producing high-quality, sustainable malt and malted ingredients for some of the most famous and well-loved brands around the globe. We have an established digital presence but we’re looking for a creative and digitally savvy communications and marketing professional to join our team to help move our digital communications forward. This role will play a key part in shaping how we creatively tell our story across our markets in the UK, Asia, Europe and the rest of the world, as well as engaging with customers, industry stakeholders and local communities on social media and other digital channels.
Reporting to the Communications Manager and working closely with the wider Marketing team, you will produce digital content across multiple platforms, including social media, email and the website. You will bring creative flair to the development of graphics, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with the Muntons brand. You will also support internal communications by creating engaging content that captures the attention of colleagues across all sites. If you’re passionate about storytelling, social media, content creation and delivering impactful campaigns, this is an exciting opportunity to make your mark.
Please note, this role is based on-site in Stowmarket for a minimum of 3 days a week. Candidates must be located within a 1 hour radius of Stowmarket.
In this role Muntons will provide:
- Competitive rate of pay, reviewed annually
- Company pension contribution at 5%
- Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Company profit based bonus
- Flexible working arrangements
- myStaffShop membership
Key Responsibilities
- Content Creation & Social Media: Lead the creation of high-quality multimedia content including video (short- and long-form), photography, graphics and written copy aligned with the Muntons brand, storytelling objectives and commercial positioning. Manage Muntons’ social media channels day-to-day, including planning, scheduling and publishing content across platforms. Develop engaging organic and paid content to drive reach, engagement and community growth. Monitor, analyse and report on performance, using insights to optimise content and campaigns. Stay up to date with emerging social media trends and platform updates. Support delivery of multichannel B2B campaigns across web, social media and email. Assist with email marketing campaigns via Zoho CRM. Update website content using WordPress CMS, including blogs, news and SEO optimisation.
- Creative: Plan, shoot and edit photography and video content for digital and internal communications. Design engaging on‑brand graphics using tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite. Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies on larger creative projects. Bring fresh, innovative ideas to enhance the Muntons brand across commercial, corporate, recruitment and colleague engagement audiences.
- Campaigns & Communications: Support campaign development for product launches and brand storytelling initiatives. Adapt creative assets across organic and paid channels. Help position Muntons as an industry leader through compelling content and storytelling.
Additional Responsibilities
- Support ongoing website updates and SEO activity.
- Create content for internal communications, including intranet, Town Hall meetings and internal screens.
- Provide general support to the Marketing team, including reporting and administrative tasks.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in digital marketing, social media management and content creation.
- Proven experience managing corporate social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Bluesky).
- Strong skills in copywriting, photography, videography and video editing.
- Proficiency with design tools (Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite).
- Understanding of SEO principles and analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics).
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Commercial awareness with an understanding of B2B marketing.
- Confident, proactive and full of creative ideas, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Must be located within a 1 hour radius of our Stowmarket headquarters.
Desirable
- Experience with InDesign / Photoshop or a graphic design qualification.
- Experience using WordPress or similar CMS platforms.
- Experience delivering paid social campaigns (LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Meta Business Suite).
- Background in food, beverage, or sustainability sectors.
- Full UK driving licence (occasional travel to Yorkshire sites required).
Content Marketing Executive in Stowmarket employer: Muntons
Muntons is an exceptional employer that values creativity and innovation, offering a dynamic work environment in Stowmarket where you can make a meaningful impact on global brands. With competitive pay, a robust pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements, we prioritise employee well-being and growth, fostering a culture of collaboration and storytelling. Join us to develop your skills in digital marketing while contributing to sustainable practices in the food and beverage industry.
