Social Media Manager (Content & Strategy)
Social Media Manager
Surrey (Hybrid)
4 days in office, flexible working | 5 days during probation) £35,000–£38,000 + Bonus + Benefits
I’m working with an ambitious and growing client who is looking for a talented Social Media Manager to join their team and take ownership of exciting multi-channel campaigns for a diverse portfolio of brands.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a social-first thinker who thrives on blending creativity with performance, loves building client relationships, and is ready to step into a role with real influence and progression.
If you’re passionate about creating standout social strategies, mentoring others, and delivering work that drives measurable results — this could be a brilliant next move.
The Opportunity
As Social Media Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering social campaigns across a variety of accounts, working closely with clients and internal teams to bring fresh ideas, commercial thinking, and performance-driven execution to the table.
You’ll also manage and support two direct reports, making this a great opportunity for someone ready to develop their leadership skills while staying hands-on with strategy and content.
This is a highly visible role with plenty of scope to make an impact and grow as the team expands.
What You’ll Be Doing
Strategy & Campaign Planning
* Build and deliver social media strategies aligned to wider client marketing objectives
* Turn briefs into engaging, high-performing content plans across multiple platforms
* Stay ahead of platform trends, updates and opportunities to keep campaigns fresh and effective
Client Relationships
* Act as a trusted day-to-day lead across social accounts
* Present content plans, campaign performance and recommendations with confidence
* Spot opportunities to grow accounts and add strategic value
* Collaborate with wider account teams to integrate social into broader marketing activity
Team Leadership
* Manage and mentor two team members, supporting their growth and development
* Help foster a collaborative, positive and high-performing culture
* Support resource planning and brief internal teams or freelancers when needed
Performance & Insights
* Oversee reporting across Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, X and other relevant platforms
* Use data and insights to optimise content and improve results
* Monitor KPIs and turn performance into clear, actionable recommendations for clients
Content Oversight
* Review and approve social content to ensure quality, creativity and brand alignment
* Get hands-on with content creation and scheduling when needed
* Ensure content is platform-native, engaging and strategically sound
What My Client Is Looking For
* At least 2 years’ agency-side social media experience
* Proven success managing and delivering multi-platform social campaigns
* Strong knowledge of paid and organic social across Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, X and emerging channels
* Experience managing client relationships and presenting ideas confidently
* Previous mentoring or team leadership experience
* Strong copywriting skills and a sharp eye for creative detail
* Experience using social tools such as Sprout, Hootsuite or Meta Business Suite
Nice to Have
* Experience managing multiple client accounts across different sectors
* Exposure to working alongside paid media or creative/content teams
* CIM, IDM or similar digital marketing qualifications
What’s In It For You?
£35,000–£38,000 salary (DOE) Annual discretionary bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension and healthcare benefits Hybrid working with flexibility Training and professional development budget A collaborative, ambitious team culture with regular socials Clear progression opportunities as the team grows
Why This Role?
This is more than a standard social media role — it’s a chance to join a growing business where your ideas will be heard, your work will have impact, and your career can genuinely develop.
If you’re looking for a role where strategy, creativity and progression all come together, I’d love to tell you more.