Social Media Manager

Job title: Social Media Manager (12 months maternity cover, full-time) Hybrid Location: London Salary: £50,000 £58,000 per annum (+ bonus OTE) Hours: Monday Friday 9:00am 6:00pm + 1 hour lunch break (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home) The Company: They are are a diverse bunch of talented folk who come from a wide range of backgrounds and possess an extensive array of experience. What brings them all together is a culture that thrives on innovation, mutual respect, team work and a sense of commitment. Its truly a great place to work! They looking for a creative Social Media Manager (12 months maternity cover) to join their dynamic and forward-thinking team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with proven experience in managing social media strategies, building engaged communities, and creating impactful content for e-commerce brands. You will play a key role in nurturing our existing communities while developing new ones centred around their leaders in the beauty, health, and wellness sectors. As part of a close-knit team, youll collaborate with our Marketing and PR teams to elevate their brands presence. Responsibilities will include Lead the social media team, mentor a team of 3 (2 Social Media Executives and 1 Content Creator). Ensure all content aligns with the companies high standards, working closely with the content team to bring ideas to life. Conceptualise and develop engaging content, with a deep understanding of audience behaviour across various platforms. Spot emerging trends and capitalise on them to stay ahead of the curve. Oversee community management across all social channels, fostering engagement and conversations. Manage influencer and performance campaigns, ensuring impactful results and regular performance reporting. Manage contracts with celebrity brand ambassadors, driving ideas and strategies for their social media content based on previous performance. Coordinate day-to-day operations with their influencer agency to support ongoing campaigns. Provide strategic guidance and content support to global teams. Collaborate with the social team to ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) are consistently met. You will have 5+ years of experience in social media management, with a proven track record of growing audiences across multiple platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, etc.). Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to develop and articulate social strategies based on audience research and insights. A keen awareness of social media trends and the ability to adapt quickly to capitalise on new opportunities. Exceptional organisational skills and experience managing content, including rights and permissions. A collaborative approach to working with creative teams to develop innovative and engaging content. Proficiency in social media analytics tools, using insights to optimise content and drive performance. What they can offer you Flexible working opportunities. Competitive annual leave package (24 days plus bank holidays increases to 27 days after 5 years service). Bupa dental cover. 50% staff discount on all of their products. Staff skills training. Health and wellbeing programme. Pension contributions. Sick pay support. Free onsite parking. Enhanced maternity or paternity leave. Company events. Fresh fruit and snacks