Head of Socials & Marketing

Responsibilities

• Leading social media: Developing the strategy and content plans across all six pubs, creating and scheduling posts, and ensuring each pub has its own personality.
• Creating Reels and content: Filming and editing engaging videos and photography featuring our food, drinks, teams, pubs and events.
• Planning and organising events: Taking ownership of guest chef collaborations, usually around once a month, as well as group events such as our Christmas market and summer parties — from initial ideas and promotion through to coordination and delivery on the day.
• Leading marketing campaigns: Developing and managing seasonal promotions, local initiatives and creative campaigns across the group.
• Spotting opportunities: Keeping up with local happenings, national events, food trends and seasonal occasions, and turning relevant opportunities into timely content, promotions and events.
• Managing marketing channels: Overseeing social media, website and email marketing, monitoring performance and adapting our approach accordingly.
• Working with our teams: Building relationships with pub managers, chefs and suppliers to develop ideas and capture the best of what’s happening across the business.

Requirements

• A genuine interest in great food, drinks, pubs and hospitality.
• Confidence creating Instagram Reels and short-form video content is essential. You must be comfortable filming, editing and producing content independently.
• Some relevant experience, or a degree or qualification in marketing, digital media, communications or a similar subject.
• A creative eye, an understanding of what makes people stop scrolling and the ability to generate fresh ideas.
• Someone proactive who takes ownership, spots opportunities and turns ideas into action.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage projects from concept to delivery.
• Confidence working with chefs, pub managers, suppliers and guests.
• Flexibility to work during the day and attend evening events when required.
• A full driving licence and access to reliable transport are essential, given the need to travel between our Cotswold pubs and Shepherd’s Bush.

Benefits

• Hours: 25 hours per week, typically 10am–3pm, five days a week, with flexibility around events and occasional evening work.
• Varied working week: Work across all six pubs, visiting a different site each day.
• Paid travel: Work-related travel between pubs and to events is paid for by the business.
• Food tastings: Attend tastings and experience our menus first-hand.
• Guest chef collaborations: Plan, organise, attend and capture content at regular guest chef events.
• Quarterly staff days out: Join the team for our group outings and experiences.
• Quarterly food allowance: Enjoy a meal at some of our favourite pubs and restaurants, discovering great hospitality and bringing fresh inspiration back to the business.
• Staff discount: 25% off food and drink across all six pubs.
• Creative ownership: Take the lead on marketing for an independent hospitality group and make your ideas happen.