Social Media Manager

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end content and communications for a defense-tech brand, shaping voice across social, website, and live events; plan calendars, align with product updates, and drive data-driven improvements from performance insights.

  • Content leadership: structure messaging for social channels and the company website, coordinating with design and stakeholders.
  • Events & on-site content: plan, capture, and post live updates with travel to events to maximize on-site storytelling.
  • Measurement & optimization: track platform performance and translate data into continuous content improvements.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create content for social media (strong copywriting skills required)
  • Own event-related communications, announcements, post event
  • Create and manage the content calendar across all platforms
  • Plan and structure the content strategy in line with company priorities and product updates
  • Ensure all content is published on time, reviewed, approved, and aligned with internal stakeholders
  • Provide clear structure, messaging, and direction to the design team
  • Maintain and update the news page and events section on the company website
  • Review and refine content to ensure clarity and consistency of tone
  • Track and analyse performance across all platforms (LinkedIn, X, YouTube, website)
  • Take ownership of results, ensuring continuous optimisation and improvement based on data
  • 35-40% travel to events and exhibitions when required to capture and manage on-site content (live posts, short-form video, updates)
  • Native-level English (mandatory), strong writing and editing skills
  • Proven experience managing corporate social media accounts (LinkedIn, X, YouTube)
  • Strong sense of structure, deadlines, and ownership
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive alignment across teams
  • Good understanding of the defence and military industry, including the current landscape, key players, and ongoing developments
  • Ability to adapt content to a professional, precise, and context-aware tone of voice suitable for the sector
  • Genuine interest in the field, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear and structured communication
  • High attention to detail, with the ability to spot inconsistencies and ensure quality
  • Experience working with social media analytics and reporting tools
  • Experience in defence or aerospace sectors or readiness to read and learn a lot about it
  • Understanding of visual storytelling and design principles
  • Experience coordinating external agencies or freelancers
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Destinus

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Destinus develops and manufactures strike and air defence systems in Europe.We design key technologies in-house and produce across a European industrial footprint to deliver deployable, cost-effective systems for modern armed forces.Our products are built for serial production, rapid upgrade cycles, and integration with European and allied defence systems.Destinus combines defence technology speed with industrial manufacturing scale.

Founded in 2021
Katwijk, South Holland, NLD
432 employees (29 in marketing)
63% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
39.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47.3%
Direct
42.2%
Referral
6.5%
Social
2.7%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~432

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (1% of company)

Funding

Total Funding
$116.8M
Last Raise
$58.6M
Debt Financing, 5 months ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2025
    Debt Financing • $58.6M
  • Apr 2023
    Grant • $29.2M
  • Feb 2022
    Seed • $29M

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