At Cotswold Outdoor Group, the outdoors isn't just where we work, it's who we are. Every day, our head office teams play a vital role in helping people get outside, explore more, and experience the world around them. We're looking for a Senior Social Media Manager to join us on that journey. This role is about more than just day-to-day responsibilities, it's about shaping how we inspire our customers, support our stores, and grow our community of adventurers. We're currently based in Kemble but will be moving to central Swindon in Spring 2026 - just a short walk from the train station and the new bus boulevard. It's an exciting next step in our adventure, and a chance for you to be part of it from the very start. You can take a look at our new location here: 1 Newbridge Square, Swindon. About Us We believe life's better when it's lived outdoors. From hiking and wild swimming to simply stepping away from the screen, nature helps us feel alive. At our head office, every role helps make those adventures possible. Whether it's shaping our systems, supporting our teams or driving key initiatives, you'll play a vital part in helping people get outside and explore more. We're part of the Cotswold Outdoor Group, including Runners Need and Snow Rock, offering trusted brands, expert advice, and a commitment to protecting the planet. Whether it's your first step or your next move, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and be part of something bigger. What you'll be doing • Develop and deliver a future-focused social media strategy that drives brand growth and engagement. • Manage a dynamic content calendar to ensure timely, relevant content across all channels. • Collaborate with brand, trade, studio, e-commerce and buying teams to align social content with wider campaigns and launches. • Support the commercialisation of social channels in partnership with the retail media team. • Oversee high-quality content planning, creation and performance optimisation, including SEO and analytics. • Lead and develop the social media team while managing budgets, resources and staying ahead of industry trends. We're looking for someone who • Brings strong strategic thinking and can shape a clear, future-focused social media vision. • Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and works confidently across multiple teams. • Has a commercial mindset and understands how to grow the value of social channels. • Delivers high-quality, insight-driven content and uses data to continually improve performance. • Leads with clarity, supports team development, and maintains high creative standards. • Stays curious, embraces new trends, and brings fresh ideas to keep our content competitive. What you'll get from us Joining our team means more than just getting paid a salary, it's about being part of a workplace that values you, your growth and your wellbeing. You'll enjoy: Starting salary of £48000 - £50000 with a yearly bonus of up to £3,750 Hybrid working options to support your work-life balance 33 days holiday allowing you to recharge and explore the outdoors Private medical insurance, life assurance and critical illness cover Staff discounts of 40-60% across our full range of outdoor brands Savings on everyday essentials including groceries, travel, fitness, and entertainment through our perks hub Everyone's welcome We welcome applications from all genders, backgrounds, and experiences. Diverse teams make us stronger, helping us learn, grow, and create a place where everyone belongs. We want to hear your voice so encourage you to write your own application and use AI tools sparingly. We're looking for honesty, authenticity, and a real sense of who you are. Applications that feel generic or AI-generated may not stand out. This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so don't wait too long to apply.