Senior Social Media Manager

1st Formations

About 1st Formations At 1st Formations, we empower entrepreneurs to start, run, and grow their businesses with confidence. Running a business shouldn’t be slowed down by company formation, statutory compliance, accounting, or payroll. From day one, these essentials should be seamless, reliable, and intelligently handled — freeing founders to focus on building and scaling. We’re a leading UK provider of company formation and compliance services, building a modern, fully integrated technology platform that supports founders at every stage of their journey. Our platform brings together formation, compliance, accounting, payroll, and ongoing business support in one cohesive experience. No stitched-together services. No legacy workflows disguised as software. Just a single, scalable platform built for ambitious founders who want to move fast, stay compliant, and grow with confidence. Why Join Us Now? You’ll be joining a business with strong momentum, clear direction, and real opportunity for progression. * £18m annual revenue, including £9m ARR * Over 1 million companies formed * Certified B Corp and Carbon Neutral Business * Forecast to grow 5x–10x over the next three years The Role The Head of Marketing is a commercially minded, performance-driven leader responsible for driving customer acquisition, revenue growth, and online visibility across BSQ Group's portfolio of company formation websites. This role sits at the intersection of content, SEO, paid media, and analytics - with a mandate to grow our digital channels through rigorous, data-led execution. This is not a brand-building role. As a specialist company formation business -where most customers form a company once in their lifetime - our acquisition model is built almost entirely on organic and paid online presence. The successful candidate will think like an ecommerce operator and measure success in conversions, cost per acquisition, and channel ROI. Key Responsibilities Performance & Acquisition • Own the marketing strategy with a clear focus on performance, acquisition, and revenue contribution • Manage a team of Senior Content Managers, Freelance Writers, Videographer, Social Media Manager, Affiliate Marketing Manager • Set and manage KPIs across all channels: organic traffic, paid media ROAS, conversion rates, and cost per acquisition • Drive continuous improvement in channel-level ROI and report results to senior leadership Content & SEO • Lead and develop two Senior Content Managers and oversee all freelance content production • Set editorial strategy aligned to search intent, SEO priorities, and conversion goals • Ensure content output — written, video, and social — serves acquisition objectives across all six websites • Collaborate closely with the Head of Digital and SEO Director on keyword strategy and on-page optimisation Paid Media & Affiliate • Own paid media strategy and budget across search, display, and social channels • Oversee affiliate marketing programme, including partner recruitment, commission structures, and performance tracking Social Media & Video • Provide strategic direction for social media and video content, keeping output commercially relevant • Manage the in-house videographer and social media resource to maximise reach and engagement that drives acquisition Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work alongside the Head of Digital on shared resources (designers and developers) to ensure marketing-led projects are delivered on time • Partner with the Head of Digital on data and analytics to build a joined-up view of customer journeys and acquisition performance • Contribute to website strategy What We Are Looking For • Proven track record in a senior marketing role within an ecommerce, transactional, or lead-generation business • Strong performance marketing mindset - demonstrates commercial results, not just reach or awareness metrics • Hands-on experience leading content teams and setting editorial strategy tied to SEO and conversion • Fluency in paid media channels (PPC, paid social) with budget management experience • Experience with affiliate marketing programme management • Credibility to lead and inspire Senior Content Managers- strong marketing expertise is essential for this • Data-literate: comfortable interpreting analytics and making decisions based on performance data • Experience working across multiple websites or digital properties • Familiarity with company formation, legal services, or fintech verticals • Experience working alongside digital/technical teams on CRO and UX-driven projects • Understanding of SEO strategy at a directorial level (able to brief and challenge the SEO Director What We Offer * £90-110k and comprehensive benefits package * Hybrid working model * Real opportunities for progression as the business scales * The chance to influence both customer experience and product development * A culture that values ownership, impact, and continuous learning Equal Opportunities 1st Formations is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, criminal history, disability, or gender identity. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

1st Formations

About 1st Formations At 1st Formations, we empower entrepreneurs to start, run, and grow their businesses with confidence. Running a business shouldn’t be slowed down by company formation, statutory compliance, accounting, or payroll. From day one, these essentials should be seamless, reliable, and intelligently handled — freeing founders to focus on building and scaling. We’re a leading UK provider of company formation and compliance services, building a modern, fully integrated technology platform that supports founders at every stage of their journey. Our platform brings together formation, compliance, accounting, payroll, and ongoing business support in one cohesive experience. No stitched-together services. No legacy workflows disguised as software. Just a single, scalable platform built for ambitious founders who want to move fast, stay compliant, and grow with confidence. Why Join Us Now? You’ll be joining a business with strong momentum, clear direction, and real opportunity for progression. * £18m annual revenue, including £9m ARR * Over 1 million companies formed * Certified B Corp and Carbon Neutral Business * Forecast to grow 5x–10x over the next three years The Role We're seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer who combines technical excellence with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for delivering beautiful, pixel-perfect user interfaces. In this role, you'll play a critical part in shaping the user experience of our product by transforming high-fidelity designs into seamless, responsive, and accessible web applications using React and Next.js. You'll work closely with our product and design teams to shape the architecture of our frontend systems at the UK's leading company formation agent — 1 million+ companies formed since 2014. Key Responsibilities · Develop, maintain, and optimise high-quality, responsive, and performant web applications using React and Next.js, ensuring a consistent experience across devices and browsers * Collaborate closely with product designers to translate Figma mock-ups into seamless, visually polished interfaces that meet both aesthetic and functional requirements * Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code adhering to modern development standards, accessibility guidelines, and industry best practices * Contribute to frontend architecture — defining scalable patterns, reusable components, and maintainable structures to support long-term product growth * Participate in code reviews and technical discussions, sharing knowledge and upholding code quality and consistency across the engineering team * Continuously improve application performance through profiling, optimisation, and modern tooling and techniques * Stay current with the latest trends and advancements in frontend development, particularly within the React / Next.js ecosystem What we are looking for * 10+ years building modern web applications, with deep production expertise in React and Next.js * Expert-level JavaScript and TypeScript, plus strong HTML and CSS — including responsive layouts, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility * In-depth experience with Payload CMS * Proven ability to translate Figma designs into pixel-perfect, maintainable frontend code * Experience with analytics, A/B testing, and data-driven methods to understand user behaviour and inform feature development * Solid understanding of frontend performance — able to identify bottlenecks and implement effective solutions * Proactive, self-driven, and highly accountable — you take initiative, follow through, and hold yourself to a high standard * Grit and drive — comfortable diving into complex problems, experimenting, and iterating to find the best solution * Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment What We Offer * £90- £110k and comprehensive benefits package * Hybrid working model * Real opportunities for progression as the business scales * The chance to influence both customer experience and product development * A culture that values ownership, impact, and continuous learning Equal Opportunities 1st Formations is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, criminal history, disability, or gender identity. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

1st Formations

About 1st Formations At 1st Formations, we empower entrepreneurs to start, run, and grow their businesses with confidence. Running a business shouldn’t be slowed down by company formation, statutory compliance, accounting, or payroll. From day one, these essentials should be seamless, reliable, and intelligently handled — freeing founders to focus on building and scaling. We’re a leading UK provider of company formation and compliance services, building a modern, fully integrated technology platform that supports founders at every stage of their journey. Our platform brings together formation, compliance, accounting, payroll, and ongoing business support in one cohesive experience. No stitched-together services. No legacy workflows disguised as software. Just a single, scalable platform built for ambitious founders who want to move fast, stay compliant, and grow with confidence. Why Join Us Now? You’ll be joining a business with strong momentum, clear direction, and real opportunity for progression. * £18m annual revenue, including £9m ARR * Over 1 million companies formed * Certified B Corp and Carbon Neutral Business * Forecast to grow 5x–10x over the next three years The Role The MLRO will serve as the registered Money Laundering Reporting Officer, with full accountability for suspicious activity reporting, regulatory engagement, and the consistent application of the highest regulatory and governance standards across the business. This is a senior, operationally hands-on role that combines day-to-day MLRO responsibilities with strategic compliance direction - protecting the business through robust controls, proactive risk management, and continuous regulatory horizon scanning. The postholder will act as a business-enabling partner, working closely with the COO and CEO to translate regulatory requirements into practical action plans, ensuring commercial growth is pursued confidently within a defined risk appetite. We are ideally looking for candidates with experience in the company formations (Trust or Company Service Provider (TCSP)), or accounting sector. Key Responsibilities • Serve as the registered MLRO, with full responsibility for suspicious activity reporting reviews, external SAR submissions, and direct engagement with the NCA and FCA • Own and evolve the group risk framework, including our AML policies and procedures, risk registers and risk appetite statements • Lead AML and financial crime compliance across the group, ensuring ongoing adherence to the Proceeds of Crime Act, Money Laundering Regulations, and UK GDPR • Oversee KYC and CDD controls, sanctions screening, and SAR reporting - continuously optimising processes to handle high volumes of customer onboarding and transactional activity • Drive regulatory horizon scanning, proactively tracking changes to the regulatory landscape and briefing senior leadership with clear, actionable plans • Maintain and improve control effectiveness, overseeing first-line self-assessment and second-line assurance activity, ensuring audit findings are actioned within agreed SLAs • Partner with business leaders and commercial teams to enable growth by embedding compliance into operational and product development processes • Manage relationships with external regulators, auditors, and relevant third parties with professionalism and confidence • Oversee compliance tools and technologies, including AML monitoring systems and case management platforms • Monitor and report on risk posture and compliance KPIs, providing regular updates to the COO, CEO, and senior leadership What We Are Looking For * 10+ years of compliance and risk leadership in a regulated sector, ideally with direct experience in company formations (TCSP) or accountancy services * Proven experience as an MLRO or Deputy MLRO, with direct responsibility for SAR submissions and engagement with the NCA and FCA * Deep expertise in AML and financial crime, with strong working knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime Act, Money Laundering Regulations, GDPR, and FCA guidance * Experience building and managing risk frameworks using the three-lines-of-defence model at scale * A track record of regulatory horizon scanning and delivering compliance change programmes on time * Familiarity with AML monitoring systems and case management platforms * A pragmatic, business-enabling mindset - able to advise on risk-based decisions that support growth rather than obstruct it * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex regulatory matters clearly to senior leadership and external partners * Analytical, data-driven approach to assessing risk posture and prioritising remediation * Relevant professional qualification (ICA, CAMS, CISI, or equivalent) strongly advantageous; Bachelor's degree required What We Offer * £80- 120k and comprehensive benefits package * Hybrid working model- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Office. * Real opportunities for progression as the business scales * The chance to influence both customer experience and product development * A culture that values ownership, impact, and continuous learning Equal Opportunities 1st Formations is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, criminal history, disability, or gender identity. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.