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Join our mission to revolutionize health and wellness through innovative footwear as our Social Media Manager
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Barley Wood Walled Garden
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Vivobarefoot is more than just a shoe company; it's a health and wellness brand dedicated to disrupting the status quo, promoting natural living, and fostering a deep connection between individual well-being and the health of our planet. As a growing collective of activists, we're inviting a talented and creative Social Media Manager to amplify our mission on key digital platforms.
- Organization summary: Vivobarefoot is a trailblazing footwear brand championing healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability. Join our passionate team in making a positive impact on the world.
- Role Summary:
- Develop strategic, platform-specific content strategies for Meta, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn.
- Manage a comprehensive content calendar to maintain consistent, engaging social media presence.
- Create and oversee content that resonates with our audience, collaborating with creative teams.
- Foster community engagement and growth by interacting and networking online.
- Analyze social media performance, leveraging insights to drive strategy and content improvement.
- Keep abreast of social media trends and innovations for brand relevancy.
- Role Requirements:
- Proven social media management expertise across Meta, X, and LinkedIn.
- Track record of enhancing engagement and achieving campaign results.
- Strong communication skills and fluency in social media analytics tools.
- Capacity to juggle multiple projects and adhere to deadlines.
- Understanding of SEO and industry-specific knowledge is a plus.
In addition to a dynamic role, enjoy our 'EPIC BAREFOOT BENEFITS' including a generous holiday allowance with additional days for volunteering and personal well-being, private medical care, a 'Livebarefoot Pot' to support your passions, free seasonal footwear, and inclusive parental leave. We value diversity and are committed to creating an equitable workplace where you can be your authentic self. We can't wait to embark on this barefoot journey with you!
We have a core belief that our toxic, sedentary lifestyles are making humans, and the planet, sick. So we’re on a mission to change it.
We are a footwear company, a health and wellbeing company, and an evolving bunch of activists. And we’re searching for brilliant humans with exceptional skills and talent to help us make this dream into a reality.
Does the shoe fit? Read on…
THE WHY
We’re conscious mavericks; an open-minded and creative community who challenge the status quo, seek to live naturally, and believe in the powerful connection between their own health and the planet’s.
We are seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Manager to manage our brand’s presence across key platforms: Meta (Facebook + Instagram), X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn. You will play a pivotal role in building our online community, driving engagement, and amplifying our brand voice. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have a flair for crafting impactful campaigns, and are always ahead of social media trends, we’d love to hear from you.
WHERE YOU’LL PLAY
- Channel Management:
Develop and implement bespoke strategies for each platform (Meta, X, LinkedIn) that align with overarching marketing objectives and audience insights.
Maintain an up-to-date content calendar to ensure consistent and high-quality output across all channels.
Content Creation:
Brief and oversee platform-specific content, ensuring all outputs are engaging, platform-first and on-brand.
Collaborate with designers, videographers, and other stakeholders to bring creative concepts to life.
Community Engagement:
Actively manage and grow online communities by responding to comments, messages, and engaging in relevant conversations.
Build authentic relationships with followers, influencers, and industry professionals to foster brand loyalty.
Analytics & Reporting:
Monitor, analyse, and report on social media performance metrics, providing actionable insights to inform strategy.
Use data-driven insights to refine content and campaigns for optimal results.
Trendspotting & Innovation:
Stay informed about platform updates, social media trends, and emerging tools to keep the brand relevant and innovative.
Propose and implement experimental content ideas to test new formats and approaches.
ALL ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone who is a natural communicator, highly organised, and passionate about elevating brand presence through engaging content and innovative campaigns.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience managing Meta (Facebook + Instagram), X, and LinkedIn for brands or organisations.
- Demonstrable success in growing engagement and driving measurable results through social media campaigns.
- Excellent ability to translate insights and performance learnings into clear and actionable content briefs.
- Strong communications skills with excellent attention to detail and an ability to adapt tone of voice.
- Experience using social media scheduling and analytics tools (e.g., Sprout Social) as well as platform-specific insights tools.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of SEO principles and how they impact social media content.
- Industry-specific knowledge, e.g., sustainability, fashion, footwear
OUR EPIC BAREFOOT BENEFTIS
- 25-day holiday allowance (pro rata), 4 additional days each year to volunteer, get outdoors or focus on your wellbeing, and a day off for your birthday
- Private Medical Health care, including mental health, dental and eye care.
- Livebarefoot Pot – up to £1,000 per year to inspire you to live barefoot (embrace hobbies and passions) and or boost your natural health.
- Free seasonal Vivo footwear and discounts for you, your friends & family.
- Pension matched to 5%
- 4 Vivo Gatherings to celebrate the equinox and solstice, connecting and reflecting in nature,
- Travel Allowance to support connection days.
- Generous gender-neutral parental leave
- Life Insurance up to 6 times your salary
- Group income protection insurance
- Long service awards
- Car salary sacrifice scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
Vivobarefoot believes that diversity is the essence of its ecosystem. We encourage diversity of thought and believe that it enables creativity and innovation to flourish. Our mission is to create a fair and equitable workplace where people thrive and are empowered to become their true selves at work. We believe that feedback and fostering collaboration will allow employees to blaze new trails and enjoy every aspect of the Vivobarefoot community.
Every opportunity for recruiting a new member of the Vivobarefoot community should be an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent, and skills into our community. Therefore, our commitment is to recruit regardless of race, colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, mental health illness, marital or parental status, national or social origin, gender identity, age or any other characteristics protected by law. We look forward to walking this barefoot journey with you!
