Digital Content & Social Media Specialist (onsite role)
JOB_53831004781705Job type
PermanentLocation
CambridgeWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Digital MarketingIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£35,000 - £40,000 plus benefits
Digital Content, Social Media Specialist, SEO, PPC, Shopify, Google Ads, Cambridge, R&D, Engineering sector
Hays Marketing are working with a highly innovative, Cambridge‑based organisation operating at the intersection of engineering, design and research & development.
They are looking to appoint a hands‑on Digital Content & Social Media Specialist to take ownership of digital presence, content strategy and brand storytelling across multiple channels and brands.
The role
Reporting to the marketing manager, you will have end‑to‑end responsibility for digital content, social media and online engagement. This is a broad, creative role suited to someone who enjoys both strategy and execution.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning and delivering the social media and digital content strategy
- Managing and growing multiple social media channels
- Creating high‑quality written, visual and video content
- Managing and updating websites and CMS platforms
- Supporting SEO, PPC, Google Ads and Analytics
- Developing brand assets and creative collateral
- Managing content calendars and campaign planning
- Supporting events and capturing live and behind‑the‑scenes content
- Producing internal communications and newsletters
- Monitoring performance, social listening and reporting insights
This is a genuinely varied role where no two days are the same.
About you
You will be a confident digital all‑rounder who enjoys working in a fast‑moving, innovative environment.
You will bring:
- Proven experience in social media and digital content management
- Strong copywriting skills with excellent attention to detail
- Hands‑on experience with Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience producing and editing video and visual content
- A working understanding of SEO and analytics
- Confidence working across multiple projects and stakeholders
- A proactive, ideas‑led mindset
Experience within a technical, product‑led, engineering or creative environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.
What’s on offer
- A creative, autonomous role with real ownership
- Competitive salary
- Monday-Friday 9-5pm
- Pension scheme employer contribution 7%
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Free on-site parking
This is a fantastic opportunity for a digital all‑rounder to own and shape the digital voice of a highly innovative organisation — with real autonomy, creative scope and long‑term career value where you will be working with a highly respected, innovation‑led organisation.
Early applications are encouraged as interviews are commencing w/c 23rd March.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Digital Content & Social Media Specialist (onsite role)JOB_538310047817052026-03-202026-06-18
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