Content Manager - 12 Month Parental Leave Cover

Buscojobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

Content Manager - 12 Month Parental Leave Cover

Adore Beauty is looking for an experienced and passionate Content Manager to step in and lead our content strategy for the next 12 months. This is an exciting opportunity to caretake a well-established, high-performing content function while bringing fresh ideas and creative energy to continue driving audience engagement and brand storytelling.

About the Role

Working closely with a talented team, you will oversee the creation and execution of content across editorial, social media, podcasts, and brand partnerships. This is a role that requires both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership, ensuring continuity in brand storytelling while identifying opportunities for growth and engagement.

This role is about maintaining momentum and ensuring a seamless transition, keeping Adore Beauty’s content compelling, relevant, and impactful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and evolving a well-established content strategy that reinforces Adore Beauty’s brand values
• Leading a talented team of content creators, supporting their development and ensuring high-quality output
• Delivering engaging, on-brand content across editorial, social, video, and partnerships that drives audience connection
• Collaborating with marketing and commercial teams to align content with key campaigns and initiatives
• Managing influencer collaborations and brand partnerships to enhance reach and impact
• Overseeing content performance and optimisation using insights and data to refine strategy

Who You Are:

A seasoned content leader with a strong ability to craft compelling stories that engage and grow an audience. You are a collaborative and supportive leader who thrives in a creative team environment, bringing both strategic vision and hands-on guidance to those around you.

Highly organised and adaptable, you can confidently step into a fast-moving role and ensure everything runs smoothly. Comfortable in front of the camera and skilled in video and social-first content creation, you understand how to create content that resonates. You balance creativity with commercial objectives, using data and insights to drive informed decision-making and optimise content performance.

You bring:

• At least five years of leadership experience in content marketing, social media, or editorial, with a proven ability to shape and execute content strategies while inspiring, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• A creative and strategic mindset, balancing innovative storytelling with commercial objectives to drive audience engagement and brand growth
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and manage content partnerships effectively
• A deep understanding of audience behaviour, content performance analytics, and emerging trends to continuously refine and optimise content strategy
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to pull insights from multiple data sources

Working at Adore Beauty – Perks & Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.
• A fabulous new St Kilda Road HQ planned for March 2025.
• 40% team discount and access to heavily discounted salon treatments.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
• Employee-led diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Monthly values awards to recognise team excellence.

Who We Are

Founded in 2000, Adore Beauty has grown from a small garage start-up to an ASX-listed beauty powerhouse. With 300+ global brands and 14,000+ products, we’re driven by our mission to make beauty accessible to all. Our unique culture is built on collaboration, positivity, and a commitment to always doing the right thing.

If you’re an experienced content leader who can step in with confidence, uphold a successful strategy, and continue delivering engaging, high-impact content, we’d love to hear from you!