Social Media Manager, Content Creator & Paid Ads Specialist

City of Leicester, Leicester, UK (On-site)

£30K/yr – £34K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 8 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and execute the brand’s social media strategy across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and other platforms, delivering content planning, creative development, paid campaigns, analytics and influencer collaborations.

  • Strategic social storytelling across multiple platforms
  • Content planning, production and publication discipline
  • Paid media management and performance reporting
  • Influencer collaborations and UGC initiatives

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow the brand’s presence across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and other relevant platforms.
  • Develop and deliver a social media strategy aligned with wider marketing and commercial objectives.
  • Plan and manage weekly and monthly social media content calendars.
  • Generate creative ideas for national campaigns, product launches, promotions, store openings and seasonal activity.
  • Film, photograph and edit high-quality short-form video and social content.
  • Create engaging food, lifestyle, behind-the-scenes and people-focused content.
  • Confidently appear on camera and support presenter-led content when required.
  • Write engaging captions and social copy that reflect the brand’s tone of voice.
  • Schedule and publish content consistently across all platforms.
  • Set up, manage and optimise paid advertising campaigns across Facebook and Instagram.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2–3 years of professional, workplace-based experience in social media management, content creation, digital marketing or a closely related role.
  • Proven experience managing TikTok, Instagram and Facebook accounts for a business, agency or established brand.
  • A strong portfolio of social media content and campaigns created in a professional environment.
  • Hands-on experience filming, producing and editing short-form video content.
  • Experience using editing tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva or similar software.
  • Practical experience using Meta Ads Manager to create, manage and optimise paid campaigns.
  • A good understanding of campaign objectives, audience targeting, retargeting, testing, budget management and performance reporting.
  • Strong knowledge of platform trends, content formats and social media best practices.
  • Confidence appearing on camera.
  • Strong creative vision and the ability to develop ideas independently.

Preferred

  • Experience working for a food, restaurant, hospitality, retail or lifestyle brand.
  • Experience photographing and filming food products.
  • Experience working with influencers, UGC creators and PR campaigns.
  • Experience using TikTok Ads Manager or other digital advertising platforms.
  • Experience supporting a multi-location or franchise business.
  • Basic graphic design skills.
  • Experience managing paid media budgets and reporting on return on ad spend.
  • Experience working in-house within a marketing team or at a fast-paced creative or digital agency.
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Oodles Wok UK

Oodles Wok began over 15 years ago with a simple vision: to bring bold, Asian Fusion flavours to the high street with quality and consistency. What started as a family-run food brand has now evolved into an international brand, proudly operating in global markets including the UAE and Canada, with exciting expansion plans on the horizon.At the core of Oodles Wok is our passion for Asian Fusion, freshly cooked, wok-inspired dishes. Our open-kitchen concept celebrates live cooking, delivering flavourful, made-to-order dishes that engage all the senses.We are proud to be an award-winning QSR brand, recognised by the QSR Media Awards and The British QSR Franchise Awards.While much has grown, one thing remains unchanged: our dedication to delivering freshly prepared dishes, crafted with care and packed with fusion flavours that keep customers coming back for more.Here’s to more wok-tossed wonders and unforgettable moments with Oodles Wok!

Founded in 2010
Leicester, England, GBR
114 employees (6 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.5K

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~114

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (4% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1