Social Media Manager
Location: Surrey (Hybrid0)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience
We are recruiting for a digital marketing agency who are seeking a Social Media Manager to join their team as the client base grows, we're now looking for a confident, strategic Social Media Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering social media campaigns, mentoring team members, and building strong relationships with clients.
Daily Duties
* Develop and implement social media strategies for client accounts, aligned to their wider marketing objectives.
* Translate briefs into engaging and effective content plans across relevant platforms.
* Stay informed on platform updates and best practices to ensure strategic recommendations are current and impactful.
* Act as the day‑to‑day client lead for social accounts, building trust and proactively identifying ways to add value.
* Present content calendars, performance updates, and strategic recommendations with clarity and confidence.
* Collaborate with Account Managers to integrate social media within broader marketing activity.
* Line manage and support the team (currently 2 reports), providing structure, feedback, and development opportunities.
* Contribute to a positive, high‑performing culture within the social team.
* Support resource planning, briefing freelancers or internal collaborators where needed.
* Oversee social media performance tracking and reporting across platforms (Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, etc.).
* Use data insight to refine future activity and improve content effectiveness.
* Maintain an eye on KPIs tied to client goals, providing clear explanations and recommendations.
* Review and approve content created by the team, ensuring tone, creativity, and relevance are consistently high.
* Where necessary, create and schedule content using tools such as Meta Business Suite, Sprout Social, or Hootsuite.
* Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and platform best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
* Solid experience in a social media management role within agency (min 2 years).
* Demonstrable success planning and delivering multi‑platform social campaigns that drive engagement and results.
* Strong knowledge of paid and organic social tactics across Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and emerging platforms.
* Confident managing client relationships and presenting ideas and results with clarity.
What We Offer
* Annual discretionary bonus
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Benefits package, including employer pension contributions and healthcare
* Hybrid working (4 days in‑office pattern with flexibility post probation)
* Professional development support and training budget
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