Hi, we’re SOHO Coffee ?
At SOHO Coffee, we are passionate about great coffee, fresh, handcrafted food and delivering an exceptional customer experience. SOHO has a 25-year history and is a growing brand with a strong presence in the UK and beyond, often being found in high streets, shopping centres, airports and more.
What will you be doing? ?
As our Social Media & Content Creator, you will thrive on creativity and independence. This will be your space to experiment, lead, and shape how our brand is represented online. You’ll be trusted to run with ideas, test new approaches, and bring your creative vision to life, all while keeping in line with our brand values and identity.
You will report directly to our Marketing Manager & Head of Brand, and will also liaise with other teams across the business including Food Development & Operations.
Specific responsibilities will include ?
* Take full creative ownership of our social channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn).
* Dream up and produce original content - from directing in-house photoshoots to capturing day-to-day moments.
* Write copy in your own voice that feels authentic to the brand, from quick-fire posts to in-depth blogs.
* Research & implement how best to use paid ads to amplify reach and optimise performance.
* Report on key data, share insights, and use them to refine your approach & develop other areas of the business.
* Engage with our community in a way that feels natural and true to the brand.
* Build relationships and collaborations with brand partners.
* Curate and manage influencer partnerships, building genuine long-term relationships.
* Shape and deliver influencer campaigns - from gifting to store visits to event coverage.
* Take charge of planning and running events that create buzz online and offline.
About you ?
* A passion for food & coffee is a must!
* An outgoing, approachable and friendly person.
* Strong creative eye, a passion for storytelling, detail-oriented & a commitment to trend-spotting.
* Happy to step in front of the camera and be a visible part of our brand content.
* Worked or studied in a creative field.
* Experience creating content across multiple platforms, with understanding that one size doesn’t fit all.
* A natural relationship-builder with influencers, collaborators, and community members.
* Organised, proactive, and excited to take ownership of projects from start to finish. Strong project management skills, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
* Knowledge of Abobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop & Lightroom.
* Experience in Canva is a bonus.
* A valid UK driving license & reliable transport.
* Experience in the hospitality industry would be helpful, but is not essential.
What's in it for you? ?
? Freedom to shape and evolve our digital presence.
? A chance to experiment, pitch ideas, and see them through.
? A collaborative and supportive environment that trusts you to do your best work.
? Annual salary of £27,500
☕ Free lunches & coffee on the days you work.
? 40% staff discount at all SOHO Coffee stores.
? Your Special Day – 1 days leave you can use whenever you would like!
✈️ 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
✨ Team socials.
What we need from your application ✍️
* An up to date CV.
* A creative portfolio to showcase your work.
* We’ll never ask you to create unpaid campaigns or detailed strategies as part of the process. What we are interested in is your perspective; how you see our socials today, and the ideas you’d be excited to explore if you joined.
When & Where will you work? ?
* Full time (Mon-Fri).
* Based in Cheltenham, with regular travel to our stores across the country (Bristol, Birmingham, London etc.)
We will begin interviewing from the end of September.
What if you’re a partial fit? ?
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about hospitality and welcome candidates with different backgrounds and experiences! We prioritise team work and the willingness to get stuck in, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t exactly match this job description.
Equal employment opportunity ?
Studies show that women, neurodiverse individuals, and people from other underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply for jobs if they feel they don't meet every qualification—even though they often do! At SOHO Coffee, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.