Digital Marketing Manager; Maternity Cover

Digital Marketing Manager (Maternity Cover)

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Are you an experienced digital marketer with a flair for content, communication and brand storytelling, and know your Malbec from your Merlot? If so, this could be the perfect role for you. We are looking for a confident, organised and creative Digital Marketing professional to join our team on a maternity cover contract, expected to last approximately 12 months.

Reporting to the Senior Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for managing Ellis Wines’ digital presence across social media, website and email communications. The role will include a handover period working alongside the current Digital Marketing Manager and will involve close collaboration with the Marketing, Buying, Sales and Design teams.

Role: Digital Marketing Manager – Maternity Cover (Approx. 12 Months)

Final date to receive applications: Friday 16th January 2026

• Plan and propose a monthly social media content calendar
• Capture and create engaging content for Instagram and Linked In
• Collaborate with the Design team to produce branded graphics
• Schedule posts using a social media management tool
• Monitor analytics and optimise content to improve reach and engagement

• Work with the Senior Wine Buyer to upload blog content to the website
• Write and edit engaging website copy
• Publish and update website content via the CMS
• Maintain product listings, including bottle shots and product information, in collaboration with the Design and Buying teams
• Liaise with external web developers for ad hoc updates and troubleshooting

• Plan, write and distribute internal and external newsletters for staff, customers and producers
• Create and manage email campaigns throughout the year
• Work with the Design team to build emails and incorporate graphics
• Manage CRM иазгәеиҭеит and email segmentation

• Support the planning and delivery of seasonal tasting events and ad hoc events (e.g. producer lunches)
• Capture photography and video content at events
• Set up event sign‑up pages, forms and email invitations in collaboration with the Design team
• Work with Sales teams to create invitation lists
• Manage registrations and attendee communications
• Oversee the full email journey from invitation through to post‑event follow‑up

• Support the Marketing Manager and Buying team on ad hoc marketing projects
• Update news articles and content on the internal SharePoint system

• Have 3+ years’ experience in a digital marketing role
• Have experience using social media scheduling tools (e.g. Hootsuite)
• Be confident using a CRM system
• Have experience piercing working with a CMS
• Have experience with email marketing platforms (e.g. Sugar, Mailchimp)
• Show a chronical genuine interest in wine and the hospitality industry
• Have experience with Adobe Creative Suite (desirable)
• Be self‑motivated, enthusiastic and well‑organised
• Be a strong team player with the ability to work independently
• Have a willingness to learn and develop your skills

• Discretionary company bonus
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• Company pension scheme
• Up to 25 days’ annual holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Opportunity for WSET training and development
• Staff discount on wine purchases

• 200 years of Excellence Upheld:
  Using our experience to provide our best service
• Pride & Passion: A love for everything that we do
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• Partners to Rely on:
  Going the extra mile for our partners
• Evolving Legacy:
  Embracing change for a brighter future

and a covering letter by 5pm on Friday 16th January 2026 outlining why you are right for this role to Maria Blackstone at – we will contact successful candidates for interview in January.

Equal consideration will be given to all candidates, irrespective of their gender, race, disability, marital status, religion, age or sexuality. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application and perform at your best, please do not hesitate to contact us to make a request hypocurrent.