Social Media Lead

We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

With our new brand strategy and an award-winning creative platform now in place, we're injecting some sparkle into our highly visible social channels. This is an amazing opportunity for an ambitious social media professional to advance our strategic initiatives and ensure top-tier social media execution across our diverse department store categories. Our goal is to boost brand awareness, consideration, and desire through innovative social media campaigns and strategic influencer partnerships. We are on the lookout for a Social Media Lead to take charge of the entire lifecycle of our social media content, which includes both proactive and reactive strategies. This role covers everything from the formulation of the content strategy to its implementation and subsequent evaluation. Collaborating with a cross-functional team and external agency partners, you will be pivotal in crafting and refining social media content that significantly enhances our brand's visibility and engagement with our target audience.

You are a creative, highly motivated individual with a solid background in social media strategy, particularly within the fashion sector. You bring extensive experience and are capable of leading innovative campaigns that resonate with our audience. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience in social media management, ideally within the retail or beauty industry.
• Strategic Acumen: Proven track record in crafting and executing impactful social media strategies.
• Industry Expertise: Strong understanding of the fashion retail sector with an ability to tap into current trends.
• Leadership: Experience leading a team, managing both in-house staff and external agencies.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Organisational Skills: Efficient, well-organised with excellent time management abilities, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Digital Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of digital tools and social media platforms.
• Cultural Awareness: Knowledge of global cultural events in fashion, music, art, and design, with a focus on the UK.

Some of our benefits:

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment
• £1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Udemy learning access
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
• Matched pension up to 6%

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely. You can expect a one-stage interview process for this position: 1st stage - An informal 30 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have. 2nd stage - A one-hour formal task based interview. This will be held in-person at our London office. As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.