Content & Social Manager

Blandford Forum, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK (On-site)

£30K/yr – £40K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 1 month ago

Job Summary

Own Van Haven's content and events narrative, driving brand vibe across social channels and live shows while coordinating content creation, posting, and audience interactions.

  • Own the vibe across social channels and events
  • Shoot, edit, and post short-form content and stories
  • Coordinate RSVPs, inquiries, and on-site branding at events

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Content Creation & Social Media (70%): Own the vibe. You’ll be responsible for making sure Van Haven’s brand feels alive and premium at every touchpoint.
  • Personally shoot, edit, and post brilliant content (short-form videos, Reels, Stories, behind-the-scenes, and more).
  • Keep the content calendar moving, and stay ahead of trends that make sense for the Van Haven ethos.
  • Manage Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook—posting, optimising, replying, and making sure everything we do looks sharp and polished.
  • Lead on-brand interactions that make our customers feel seen, understood, and completely part of the Van Haven family.
  • Events & Brand Representation (30%): Be on the ground, making sure Van Haven looks on-point at every event, show, or customer handover.
  • Work alongside event coordinators, ensuring our stand turns heads and has the right props, vehicles, and brand spark.
  • Capture must-share moments, ensuring no opportunity to tell a great story is missed.
  • Help customers feel looked after ahead of events by managing RSVPs, emails, and queries.

Requirements

  • Creative instinct: You see stories, moments, and content opportunities others miss. A camera (or phone) in your hand feels natural.
  • Social media expertise: Proven experience making platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube work hard individually
  • Confidence interacting with customers and community members, both online and face-to-face.
  • A practical, self-managing approach—this is a hands-on role where you’ll be crafting and executing, not delegating.
  • A passion for ADVENTURE, outdoor living, vans, or the automotive world. You get the Van Haven mindset.

Preferred

  • Background in automotive, outdoor, or lifestyle brands.
  • Advanced skills in photo/video editing or production.
  • Knowledge of HubSpot for emails or CRM.

Benefits

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • 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

£30K/yr – £40K/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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Content & Social Manager

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