Social Media Manager and Content Creator at The Spectacle Factory | Preston, Lancashire, UK

The Spectacle Factory

Social Media Manager and Content Creator

Preston, Lancashire, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the social content engine end to end, from ideation to publishing, with a focus on growth across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube through video, photography and storytelling.

Content Ownership: Create and edit photo/video content, manage a multi-channel calendar, and ensure brand consistency across all platforms.
Community & Growth: Build engagement, respond to comments, spot collaboration opportunities, and grow the presence on core channels plus upcoming platforms.
Performance & Strategy: Track data, adapt the content strategy, stay ahead of platform updates, and contribute to campaigns and launches.

Job Description

Shooting high-quality photo and video content in-store and on location
Creating short-form and long-form content for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube
Filming and editing customer stories, product features, educational content, behind-the-scenes and campaign material
Coming up with ideas — not waiting to be told what to make
Ensuring everything looks, sounds and feels like the brand
Managing and growing our presence across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and whatever's next
Planning and executing a content calendar that balances consistency with creativity
Engaging with our community — replying, reacting, building relationships
Tracking performance, reading the data, and adjusting the strategy accordingly
Staying ahead of trends, algorithm changes and platform updates

4+ years' hands-on experience in social media management and content creation
A portfolio of accounts you've grown — with the numbers to back it up
Strong photography and videography skills (you're comfortable behind the camera)
Confident editing in Premiere Pro, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut or similar
Deep understanding of how Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube actually work — not just how to post on them
Sharp copywriting — you know how to write a caption that earns engagement
Organised enough to juggle multiple projects without dropping anything
GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience: Social media management: 2 years (preferred)
Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience growing a YouTube channel
Knowledge of SEO and content marketing
Canva skills
Paid social campaign experience (Meta Ads, TikTok Ads)
You're creative and you have taste — you know the difference between content that fills a feed and content that builds a brand

A key role in a growing business with serious ambition
Real creative ownership — your ideas won't gather dust
A collaborative, supportive team that values what you bring
The chance to work with unique products, premium brands and a loyal, engaged audience
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking

The Spectacle Factory

Here at The Spectacle Factory, you’ll find the best frames from top designers labels, plus we guarantee you get your best possible vision.We stock a wide variety of designer glasses to suit all your needs. As specialists in not only designer glasses, but also sunglasses and sports glasses, our expert team can help you choose the right eyewear.We stock a wide variety of designer glasses to suit all your needs. As specialists in not only designer glasses, but also sunglasses and sports glasses, our expert team can help you choose the right eyewear.

Bamber Bridge, England, GBR

2 employees (1 in marketing)

www.thespectaclefactory.com