Job Title: Senior Social Media Manager
Location
: Shoreditch | Hybrid | Full-Time
Salary:
£45,000 - £50,000
About the Role:
This role is ideal for someone with a positive can-do approach who thrives on leading strategic high-impact social campaigns, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior team members. You'll work across a diverse portfolio, blending creativity with data-led insight to deliver exceptional results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
You'll take ownership of client strategy, content planning and execution, influencer partnerships, and social-first campaigns, all while playing a key part in the continued growth of the agency's social offering.
Benefits:
* Annual Leave: 31 days
* Progressive Annual Leave: Increases by 1 day each year after your first full year (up to 5 extra days).
* Birthday Leave: One additional day off on your birthday (post-probation).
* Social Events: Year-round events organised by our Social Committee.
* Private Medical Insurance: Optional after 1 year of service.
* Long Service Awards: Given every 5 years of continuous service.
* Employee of the Quarter: Rewards for top performers each quarter.
* Office Perks: Free tea, coffee, snacks, kitchen facilities, and breakout spaces.
* Beer Fridge Fridays: Weekly drinks to unwind and connect.
* Referral Program: Reward for successful candidate referrals.
* Pirkx Benefits: Access to health, wellness, and lifestyle perks from day one.
* Auto-Enrolment Pension: 3% employer contribution via Scottish Widows (after 3 months).
* Performance Bonus: Discretionary profit-sharing bonus (prorated if mid-year start).
Responsibilities:
* Lead the development and delivery of social media strategies across a wide range of clients.
* Manage and mentor a Social Media Account Executive.
* Act as a key client contact and strategic advisor
* Pitch and lead new business opportunities alongside the Head of Social
* Identify trends, bring fresh ideas, and drive innovation across platforms
* Oversee influencer campaigns and collaborate closely with creative, media, and video teams
* Deliver training, consultancy, and insights for clients
* Support performance, invoicing, and day-to-day team operations
Requirements:
* A collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused attitude
* Agency (or equivalent in-house) experience
managing multiple campaigns, stakeholders, and teams.
* Proven
end-to-end content creation skills
, including shooting on iPhone and producing/editing videos/Reels for social.
* Strong
storytelling ability
with tangible examples of bringing creative ideas to life.
* Clear, confident, and calm
client-facing communication skills
— able to articulate ideas and feedback.
* Professional, positive, and
well-prepared
, with a proactive, can-do attitude.
* Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Business, related field, or relevant working experience.
* Strong leadership skills and experience mentoring junior team members
* Confident with client management, strategy, and execution
* Strong knowledge of social platforms, content trends, and influencer partnerships
* Data-driven mindset with an eye for detail