Social Media Manager

at  Vaarst

ARE YOU DRIVEN BY INNOVATION AND A BIAS FOR ACTION? VAARST IS THE PLACE FOR YOU. WE’RE A TECH COMPANY COMMITTED TO MAKING A REAL IMPACT THROUGH GROUNDBREAKING SOLUTIONS. JOIN US AND BE PART OF A TEAM THAT TURNS IDEAS INTO REALITY.

Job Title: Social Media Manager
Location: Bristol, Hybrid – 2+ Days per week in the office
Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience
About Vaarst:
Vaarst focuses on making the world a cleaner, greener and safer place by deploying technology for good. We’re using techniques in artificial intelligence, autonomy, computer vision and marine robotics to create a difference in the world with underwater technology for our clients in offshore wind and the subsea industry.
Take a look at one of our products in action
SubSLAM X2 - Unlocking the Future of Marine Robotics - YouTube
Founded in 2021 by our sister company Rovco, we’ve announced funding of more than £20 million, been voted one of the most innovative and sustainable companies working towards net zero and won awards for Best Use of AI and Best Technology Innovation.
Discover your place in a hybrid team of 100+ people that celebrates diversity knowing that every perspective is a valuable part of our success and that empowers you to achieve a fulfilling work-life balance.

VAARST IS AN EXCITING AND DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT MEANING THESE ARE LIKELY TO CHANGE AS WE GROW, UPON JOINING YOUR OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Managing various social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Twitter / X, Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, and Reddit.
• Developing and implementing social media strategies to drive engagement, growth, and brand awareness with a diverse audience.
• Creating and managing targeted social media campaigns to increase brand awareness and drive online traffic.
• Analysing performance metrics and making use of scheduling tools and content management systems for effective social media management.

(we know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don’t have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role):

• Proven experience managing social media platforms including LinkedIn, Twitter / X, Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, and Reddit.
• Solid understanding of how social media works – post rates, stats between interactions, how best to recycle and re-use content, automation tools, types of content that create the most engagement and participation with the brand.
• Talent for storytelling, creating engaging content that resonates with audiences and fosters meaningful interactions, including knowledge of programmatic marketing and advertising.
• Develop and manage targeted social media campaigns to increase brand awareness and drive online traffic, including budget management, identifying specific audience segments and analysing campaign performance to ensure optimal ROI.
• Exceptional copywriting skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives and convey brand messaging effectively across various social media channels. Keen to build communities and a brand that people want to participate with.Proficiency in analysing data, conducting competitor analysis, and identifying trends to inform social media strategies and recommendations

In addition, you’ll get an extensive range of benefits so you can focus on doing your very best work:

• Flexible, hybrid working so you can work when is best for you
• 25 days annual leave to start with increasing to 35 days after 6 years + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance, including Dental, optical which can be extended to your family
• Career and learning development through paid courses, conferences and events
• Curiosity fund – up to £500 to spend on learning which is not role related
• Up to 10% company bonus
• Pension up to 6% company contribution
• Life assurance 4X base salary
• Volunteering day, to give back to your local community
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recognition & rewards for doing great work and living our values and behaviours
• Flexible working options including, reduced hours, job share, phased return to work, term time working, compressed hours
• We’re a sociable, tight-knit team with monthly socials
• Hybrid working, Most teams work in our offices 2+ days a week to collaborate and be hands on with our technology. When you do visit our Bristol office is 10 minute walk from the train station, with a balcony, fresh fruit, snacks and drinks in the office