Marketing & Social Media Manager

Position Title: Marketing & Social Media Manager (Full-time/Permanent)

Reports to: Head of Sales & Marketing

Location: Based at our Head Office, 74 Scarva Road, Banbridge, BT32 3QD

Gordons Chemists is Northern Ireland's largest Independent Pharmacy chain with 55 stores throughout Northern Ireland.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Management team of a well-established leading Pharmacy Chain. The successful candidate will work closely with Buying, E-commerce and Area Management teams.

Role Overview/Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all company marketing activities within the marketing department.
• Develop, own and execute the marketing strategy ensuring alignment across print, digital, email and social media for the company, in line with company objectives.
• Creation and publication of all marketing material in line with marketing strategy and sales activities.
• Plan and implement promotional campaigns.
• Oversee the company's marketing budget.
• Track, analyse and report on the performance of marketing campaigns, social media content, and digital engagement and report
• Manage a small marketing support team
• Working closely with design agencies and external consultants on marketing campaigns when required.
• Analyse potential strategic partner relationships for company marketing.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to align marketing activity to revenue objectives.
• Maintain effective internal communications to ensure that all relevant company functions are kept informed of marketing objectives.
• Other reasonable duties as required to fulfil the role and changes in the market.

Essential Requirements:

• Educated to Degree level.
• Minimum of 5 years previous experience working at a senior level within a marketing department.
• A creative thinker with a passion for marketing, with a proven track record of developing and implementing marketing campaigns.
• Proficient in IT systems, including MS Packages.
• Proficient with digital marketing tools, analytics platforms and social media management tools
• Strong background in both traditional and digital marketing strategies/ techniques.
• Strong social media and growing social trend awareness.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. Self-driven and the ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and adhere to deadlines.
• Strong leadership and people skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong strategic and commercial awareness.
• Flexible attitude to work.
• Willingness to travel to all company sites when required.
• Clean & valid driving licence and access to vehicle.
• Eligibility to work in UK.

Desirable Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years previous experience at Marketing Manager level.
• Experience in pharmacy, health, beauty or retail sectors.
• A degree in a Marketing, Digital Marketing or business-related discipline.
• A post graduate diploma in a Marketing or business-related discipline.
• A Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Qualification.
• Proficiency in graphic design software.
• Experience in managing a small team.

We reserve the right to amend criteria in order to facilitate shortlisting.

Hours: Full time/Permanent, working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm (40 hours per week); however, given the senior level of the role you will be expected to fulfil all aspects of the role, which may result in working outside these core hours.

Compensation:

The successful candidate will receive an attractive salary and additional benefits including; staff discount, pension and 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory days.

To Apply:

Applications should be made in writing accompanied by a current C.V. detailing why you believe you are suitable and how you meet the relevant criteria.

All applications should be forwarded to Corina Marshall, Head of Human Resources by e-mail to or by post to Gordons Chemists, 74 Scarva Road, Banbridge, Co Down, BT32 3QD.

Closing Date: Tuesday 11 August 2026