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)

Location: Full-time, hybrid working available, Hanworth, Middlesex, TW13 6JE


Salary: £35K-£38K dependent on experience

Application deadline: Friday 16th January 2026

Application email: Maria Blackstone recruitment@ellis-wines.co.uk

About Ellis Wines

Ellis Wines is an independent, family-run specialist wine merchant established in 1822 and based near Twickenham, Middlesex. We represent award-winning producers from around the world and supply a diverse customer base within the hospitality sector across London and the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

Social Media

• Plan and propose a monthly social media content calendar
• Capture and create engaging content for Instagram and LinkedIn
• 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 

Website

• 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

Email communications

• 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 data and email segmentation 

Event support & management

• 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

Other responsibilities

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

About you

Ideally, you will:

• 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 working with a CMS
• Have experience with email marketing platforms (e.g. Sugar, Mailchimp)
• Show a 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

What we offer

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

Our Core Values

Our core values form the foundation upon which Ellis Wines stands, like the roots of a sturdy vineyard.

200 years of Excellence Upheld: Using our experience to provide our best service

Pride & Passion: A love for everything that we do

Partners to Rely on: Going the extra mile for our partners

Extended Family: A team where everyone is family

Evolving Legacy: Embracing change for a brighter future

Please email your CV and a covering letter by 5pm on Friday 16th January 2026 outlining why you are right for this role to Maria Blackstone at recruitment@ellis-wines.co.uk – 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.