Website & Social Media Manager -Maternity Cover - up to 12 Months

Website & Social Media Manager (Maternity Cover - Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: UK (Hybrid/Remote options depending on business need)

Contract Type: Fixed-term (Maternity Cover)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration: approx. 9-12 months

Hybrid : 2 days in London

About Methods

Methods is the UK's leading digital transformation partner for the public sector. We help organisations deliver smarter, more secure, and more user-centred services that make a meaningful impact on society. Our marketing team plays a central role in engaging our audiences, communicating our values, and showcasing the expertise that drives our mission.

We are seeking a proactive and creative Website & Social Media Manager to join our Marketing & Communications team on a short-term contract to cover maternity leave.

Role Overview

The Website & Social Media Manager will be responsible for managing and updating our websites (Methods.co.uk and Alten.co.uk), developing landing pages and microsites, and delivering high-quality digital content aligned to our strategic content pillars. You'll play a key role in supporting ongoing marketing campaigns, enhancing user experience, driving engagement across our social channels, and ensuring our online presence reflects our values, services, and expertise. This is a hands-on role requiring exceptional HubSpot CMS skills, strong WordPress capability, and the ability to create content that's both on-brand and strategically aligned.

Key Responsibilities

• Website Management
• Own and manage updates to Methods.co.uk via HubSpot CMS, including page creation, content uploads, navigation adjustments, and optimisation.
• Use advanced HubSpot skills to build landing pages, microsites, and campaign-specific digital assets.
• Maintain and update the Alten.co.uk site using WordPress, ensuring content accuracy and brand consistency.
• Implement best-practice SEO across all web content.
• Ensure website accessibility, usability, and performance meet industry standards.
• Content Creation & Digital Campaign Support
• Proactively create content that aligns with strategic content pillars and supports marketing campaigns.
• Develop engaging page content, blog posts, news updates, and multimedia assets.
• Draft social media posts and publish content across company channels (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, YouTube, etc.).
• Monitor relevant external issues (e.g., industry updates, public sector developments, digital trends) and create timely content in response.
• Social Media Management
• Manage and schedule posts across social media platforms, ensuring consistent tone of voice and alignment with brand standards.
• Support the rollout of campaign content, thought leadership, event promotion, and corporate announcements.
• Track engagement and performance, reporting insights back to the marketing team.
• Collaboration & Governance
• Work closely with the wider Marketing & Communications team, subject matter experts, and business stakeholders to source and refine content.
• Ensure all digital content adheres to brand guidelines, compliance requirements, and accessibility standards.
• Maintain content calendars for web and social channels.

Requirements

Essential

• Expert-level HubSpot CMS skills — ability to build pages, templates, landing pages, forms, and microsites.
• Strong WordPress experience, including content updates and basic page layout adjustments.
• Proven experience managing corporate websites and social media channels.
• Strong copywriting and content creation skills, with an eye for tone, clarity, and brand consistency.
• Ability to interpret strategic content pillars and translate them into engaging digital assets.
• Working knowledge of SEO, UX best practices, and web accessibility.
• Experience supporting marketing campaigns with web and social content.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

Desirable

• Basic HTML/CSS familiarity.
• Experience with marketing automation tools within HubSpot.
• Understanding of digital analytics and reporting (Google Analytics, HubSpot reporting, social analytics).
• Experience working within a B2G, public sector, or technology environment.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work within a leading digital transformation organisation. A collaborative, purposeful, and supportive team environment. Flexibility in working arrangements. Exposure to a wide range of meaningful projects and campaigns.

How to Apply

If you're a digital content specialist with strong HubSpot and WordPress skills and are looking for a rewarding short-term role supporting impactful work, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief statement outlining your relevant experience. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

Benefits

Why Join Methods? Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect: Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience. Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society. Strong, inspiring, and thought-provoking leadership. A supportive and collaborative environment.

As well as this we offer: Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training. Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme. Flexible Working - including home working and part-time. Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes. Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 10 extra days each year. Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation. Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution. Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance. Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary. Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included). Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included). Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay. Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.