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