Social Media Manager

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