Brand & Content Marketing Manager

Shillingstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK (On-site)

£29K/yr – £58K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own and guide the Van Haven brand across social, web, and events, shaping voice, visuals, and content strategy while leading ambassador programs, partnerships, and community engagement.

  • Own brand identity across channels and ensure consistency
  • Manage content calendar and production for photos, video, and web copy
  • Lead ambassador programs, partnerships, and community engagement

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Brand Identity - Define Van Haven’s look and voice across social media, the website, signage, print, and events.
  • Approve public-facing materials to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Maintain clear brand guidelines for use by internal and external teams.
  • Content Management - Develop and manage a content calendar for Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
  • Create high-quality photos and videos, working independently or with external photographers and filmmakers.
  • Produce engaging YouTube content focusing on builds, owner stories, and the van lifestyle.
  • Write compelling web copy and manage visuals to support product launches and updates.
  • Ambassadors and Partnerships - Manage the ambassador programme by organising trips, content briefs, and campaigns.
  • Build relationships with influencers, creators, and photographers who fit the Van Haven ethos.
  • Oversee content from partnerships, escalating collaboration terms to the Head of Marketing.

Requirements

  • A deep passion for vehicles, adventure, and outdoor exploration.
  • A strong portfolio of creative work, including photography, video, and design.
  • Proven experience managing and growing social platforms, especially Instagram and YouTube.
  • A track record of developing and maintaining a brand’s voice and identity.
  • Experience leading ambassador or influencer programmes and maintaining relationships.
  • Confidence in identifying and rejecting ideas that don’t align with the brand.
  • Ability to work both strategically and hands-on, whether at a desk or on location.

Preferred

  • Experience with outdoor, motorsport, or lifestyle brands.
  • Industry contacts in automotive or adventure spaces.
  • Long-form video storytelling, particularly for YouTube.
  • Strong copywriting skills for web, email, and print.

Benefits

  • Casual dress
  • Company events and open days
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee discounts
  • Free on-site parking
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Van Haven

4.3 Glassdoor

Van Haven is the UK's leading VW Transporter specialist. More than 40 years of craftsmanship behind every build. 

Every conversion bespoke, every detail is handled in-house at our headquarters in Dorset.Every Van Haven build starts with a conversation. We find out how you live, where you're going, and we work closely with you to find out what matters.Long after the keys are in your hand, the door stays open. When you buy from us, you're not just buying a vehicle. You're joining a like-minded, adventurous crew who chose the road less scripted.We start where others finish, previous clients include: Red Bull, AFC, Mondraker, Top Gear, Car Wow and much more...
Contact us to start your dream van build today.📞01258577016📧contact@vanhaven.co.uk

Founded in 2014
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15 employees (2 in marketing)
1% recommend to a friend

Salaries

Posted range

£29K/yr – £58K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (7% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
11.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$3
Traffic Source Mix
Search
55.4%
Direct
30%
Referral
0.7%
Social
13.2%
Paid
0.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~15
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Brand & Content Marketing Manager

Van Haven · Shillingstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK · On-site