Social Media Manager
£35,000 - £38,000 per annum DOE
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fun and collaborative team who are passionate about delivering results. This is a leadership-focused social media position for someone ready to take ownership of both people and performance.
You’ll be responsible for driving the direction of social media activity across a varied client portfolio while managing and developing a small team. This role is as much about leadership and decision-making as it is about campaign delivery — ideal for someone who enjoys taking accountability, shaping strategy, and elevating team output.
Company Benefits:
Competitive salary with annual review
Discretionary bonus scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension and healthcare benefits
Hybrid working model
Ongoing professional development and training support
A collaborative, supportive team environment
Clear progression opportunities as the team grows
Key Responsibilities:
Leading the Function
* Take full ownership of social media delivery across multiple client accounts
* Define best practices, processes, and standards across the social team
* Act as the go-to expert for all things social, internally and externally
Managing & Developing People
* Lead, coach, and develop a team of 2, supporting both performance and progression
* Create structure, set expectations, and drive accountability within the team
* Encourage a high-performance culture with a focus on quality and continuous improvement
Driving Client Success
* Build strong, credible relationships with clients as a trusted advisor
* Lead conversations around strategy, performance, and growth opportunities
* Ensure campaigns deliver against commercial objectives, not just engagement metrics
Strategy & Execution
* Shape and oversee social strategies across key platforms
* Ensure content is purposeful, on-brand, and aligned with wider marketing activity
* Balance hands-on involvement with strategic oversight where needed
Performance & Optimisation
* Own reporting, insights, and performance reviews
* Use data to inform decisions and continually refine approach
* Identify opportunities to improve results and scale successful activity
Experience and Skills Requirements:
* Strong experience in social media, ideally within a fast-paced or agency environment
* Proven ability to manage or lead a team — this is essential
* Confident decision-maker who can take ownership and drive outcomes
* Commercially aware, with a focus on delivering measurable impact
* Excellent communicator, comfortable managing stakeholders at all levels
* A balance of creativity and analytical thinking
* Hands-on knowledge of key social platforms and tools
Desirable
* Experience working across multiple brands or industries
* Exposure to integrated campaigns with wider marketing teams
* Formal marketing or digital qualifications
If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted