At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead social media operations for top global brands and drive innovative campaigns.
- Company: VML, a creative powerhouse part of WPP, known for award-winning work.
- Benefits: Generous leave, flexible working, health insurance, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of social media for major brands.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing social media for big brands and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy’s.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Media Manager who will drive social operations for a leading global brand. You’ll be a trusted client counsellor, coordinating activity and the VML social team to deliver truly social activation. You will become a “go‑to” social guardian, helping the brand make the most of what social and VML has to offer.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a highly collaborative team player, capable of building strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and external partners.
- Be incredibly organised and able to reduce complexity, bringing it into an organised focus.
- Have a proactive attitude with excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Be comfortable working in a dynamic environment and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Be passionate about “what’s next” in social, to stay ahead of the curve.
- Be a proactive and results‑oriented individual with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Have a proven track record of managing social media activity for major brands.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of social media platforms, emerging trends, and evolving technologies.
- Have a proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Have worked with cross‑functional teams and managed multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience working within an agency environment or across complex client ecosystems is highly beneficial, although not essential.
- A degree or equivalent experience will help us understand your background and point of view.
What’s in it for you? Aside from a generous annual leave allowance and pension allowances, you will have access to a whole host of other benefits and activities such as:
- Life Assurance
- Permanent Health Insurance
- BUPA
- Flexible hybrid‑working schedule
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Well‑being Programme
- Employee Assistance Support
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Eye Care and Glasses Vouchers
- Season Ticket Loans
- WPP Discounts
You will also have a clear long‑term career development plan and access to our learning and development activities and online learning platforms.
VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability.
