Media and Communications Manager

Lytchett Matravers, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK (Hybrid)

£30K/yr – £45K/yrMid LevelPermanent

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the Vagabond Pilates brand growth and visibility across channels, focusing on bookings and retention with end-to-end ownership of content, campaigns, social, SEO, email, events, and partnerships.

  • Brand and channel ownership: shape messaging, tone, and visuals across social, website, and communities to drive awareness and trust.
  • Campaign and content engine: plan and execute campaigns that boost bookings, retention, and retreat promotions, with a data-driven approach to content across reels, stories, and written copy.
  • Audience engagement and performance: manage community interactions, partnerships, SEO visibility, and email program to grow qualified traffic and conversions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the growth and visibility of the Vagabond Pilates brand across all channels
  • Plan and execute marketing campaigns to increase bookings, retention and brand awareness
  • Maintain consistent brand messaging, tone and visual identity
  • Lead paid and organic advertising initiatives
  • Manage day-to-day social media activity across platforms
  • Create engaging content including reels, stories, photography, video and written copy
  • Plan and schedule content calendars aligned with launches, events and campaigns
  • Monitor trends, engagement and audience growth opportunities
  • Manage community engagement including comments, messages and online reviews
  • Update and maintain the company website

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of social media, digital marketing and brand building
  • Demonstrable prior experience in marketing, community management or a similar role.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Confident creating engaging content across Instagram, TikTok and other digital platforms
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Creative eye for aesthetics, storytelling and brand consistency
  • Ability to work independently and proactively within a fast-growing business
  • Strong interpersonal skills and confidence communicating with clients, partners and the wider team
  • High levels of IT literacy across multiple platforms
  • Commercial awareness and understanding of how marketing drives bookings and growth

Preferred

  • Desirable Skills
  • Photography and videography skills
  • Experience with Meta Ads and paid social campaigns
  • Knowledge of SEO, analytics and reporting tools
  • Experience with CRM or email marketing platforms
  • PR, outreach or partnership experience
  • Experience supporting events, retreats or community-led brands