Job Description

Social Media Manager

WHAT: Social Media Manager, Digbeth Dining Club

HOURS: Full- time

WHEN: ASAP

LOCATION: In the office, on events and in venues.

REPORTS TO: Head of Marketing

SALARY: 34,000 - 38,000

OVERVIEW

Digbeth Dining Club (DDC) is a UK pioneer of street food based in Birmingham, West Midlands. Fiercely independent, we have spent the last 12 years delivering world class events and venues working alongside a roster of 100+ vendors. We are a growing business with a plan to bring good food and good vibes to good people across the Midlands and beyond.

We are looking for a creative, organised and dynamic Social Media Manager to oversee and manage multiple channels within the DDC family. In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Marketing to spearhead our social media strategy and deliver on-trend, compelling content for campaigns, launches, events and other shenanigans.

This is an exciting, fast-paced role that requires frequent travel between our Head Office and flagship venue, Hockley Social Club, in addition our other venue, Herbert's Yard in Longbridge,, and our various events across the West Midlands.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Develop, implement and manage social media strategies across multiple social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook and TikTok Plan, create and schedule social media content, ensuring it's aligned to the wider marketing strategy Work closely with the Digital Marketing Executive to oversee the events programme, ensuring that events are launched and promoted effectively Dream up fresh and creative content ideas, with a focus on video, reels and dynamic visuals Manage the production of content, effectively briefing and working with graphic designers, photographers, videographers and content creators Capture and edit high-quality images, videos and stories, confidently liaising with venue and event teams to coordinate content shoots Be our go-to for the latest social media trends and platform updates, keeping our content fresh, relevant and ahead of the curve Be responsible for community engagement, responding to comments and messages in a timely and professional manner Identify and collaborate with relevant influencers and/or content creators Monitor and report on social media performance on a weekly and monthly basis
KEY SKILL REQUIREMENTS

At least three years' experience within a social media team, within agency or in-house Demonstrable experience running multiple social media accounts successfully, ideally within events, hospitality or festivals Organised, efficient worker with strong project management skills and ability to juggle multiple social media accounts Proven content creation skills, with ability to capture and edit high-quality photos, stories and reels Excellent writing skills with a talent for adapting to different tones of voice Strong ability to write clear, concise, and effective briefs for internal and external teams Skilled in building and nurturing relationships with influencers to amplify our brand voice and create engaging content Skilled in analysing social media performance and creating detailed reports, using insights to optimise strategies and demonstrate effectiveness Basic design skills, using templates via Canva / Photoshop
PERSON SPECIFICATION

A creative thinker with a passion for exploring new ideas, trends, and creative formats A true passion for social media with a genuine excitement for creating content, especially within the street food / hospitality / events industry Excellent people skills, with ability to confidently liaise with staff, clients and traders Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritising tasks across multiple projects and taking full ownership of work Proactive / self-starter with lots of initiative and not afraid to manage upwards An understanding and passion for food and events, particularly within Birmingham and the West Midlands Flexible worker with willingness to work weekends and evenings Must have a UK Driving Licence and own a car (mileage allowance is included)
PERKS

Generous discounts all DDC food & drink as well as lots of freebies Office/venue/event based with hybrid/flexible working 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) + birthday day off Cycle To Work scheme Lots of socials including discounted tickets to our partners in the city, CBSO, Royal Birmingham Ballet and more Office snacks
TO APPLY

Please send a CV and cover letter via digbethdiningclub.com/careers. Deadline for applications is Friday 30th May. If you are invited to a first interview, please be prepared to come with examples of previous social media work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 34,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Discounted or free food Work from home
Schedule:

Flexitime Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/05/2025
Reference ID: Social Media Manager - Digbeth Dining Club