Finisterre - Social Media Manager

Social Media Manager is needed in St Agnes, United Kingdom.

Client: Finisterre

Location: St Agnes, United Kingdom

Contract: Part-time

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Media Manager to join Finisterre on a part-time basis. Leading the channel budget and strategy, you will ensure Finisterre’s social media presence supports and delivers against business goals, translating briefs into a channel post plan and strategy that sets up our social media platforms for success. A key focus of the role is managing and supporting the Junior Social Media Executive to ensure content is delivered on time, on brief, and within budget. You’ll also own and maintain the Trade Calendar, lead day-to-day content planning, report weekly on KPIs in trading meetings, and contribute to monthly retrospectives, making adjustments in response to performance and business priorities.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Creation and management of the social media strategy across all organic social channels, including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Threads.
• Work with the Chief Marketing Officer and Marketing team to refine and approve social media strategies.
• Collaborate with brand and content teams to execute the strategy, ensuring business goals are met through the Organic Social Channel.
• Maintain a monthly content calendar that is engaging and performance-driven.
• Oversee a clear posting schedule to be fulfilled by the Junior Social Media Executive.
• Write detailed briefs for the Junior Social Media Executive and Creative team as needed.
• Accountable for the performance of Organic Social channels against business KPIs.
• Analyze social media performance and produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Provide strategic pivots as necessary and communicate these to the Junior Social Media Executive.
• Line manage the Junior Social Media Executive to ensure timely completion of briefs.
• Manage the social media budget and performance, making investment recommendations and tracking budget allocations.
• Nurture relationships with contractors and Social Media Creators, ensuring budget adherence.
• Create content as needed during high-demand periods.
• Coordinate on-shoot creators for seasonal campaigns to meet deadlines and budgets.

What You’ll Bring to Finisterre

• 5+ years of experience in a multi-channel retail business in a social media role.
• Strong understanding of social media marketing skills, deliverables, and challenges.
• Ability to manage and develop a team, or evidence of aspiration to do so.
• Intuitive understanding of social channels and their functionalities.
• Enthusiasm for AI and its potential to optimize work.
• Passion aligned with Finisterre’s values, products, and customers.
• Excellent self-awareness, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive on positive change and manage self and others under pressure.

Important Information

The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK. Please note that Finisterre is not licensed to sponsor overseas workers.

Benefits

We are offering a part-time 22.5-hour permanent contract, based at our Headquarters at Wheal Kitty, St Agnes, Cornwall. We offer a competitive salary of circa £18,000 - £21,000 (calculated on a pro-rata basis to a FTE of £30,000 - £35,000) depending on skills and experience. Finisterre provides opportunities for growth and development within a fast-paced, B Corp certified brand with a great culture and exciting purpose. Other benefits include:

• A discretionary bonus scheme based on company performance.
• A pension scheme with Nest.
• 25 days holiday per year, plus up to 8 UK bank holidays.
• Additional holidays for length of service and your birthday day off.
• 60% product discount for personal and gift use.
• 30% Friends and Family product discount.
• Life assurance with access to an employee assistance program.
• Access to a range of wellbeing programs, counselling services, and mindfulness initiatives.
• Regular company social events and paid volunteering opportunities.
• Various discounts from the B Corp community.
• Individual training and development plans.
• Sea Tuesday companywide updates.
• And much more!

Application Process

Closing date: Friday 6th of June 2025. We encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as the role may close earlier than advertised. Finisterre is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.