Social Media Manager (Mat cover)

Senior Talent Partner – Social, Content & Influencer Marketing | Major Players | B Corp Certified

Job Title: Social Media Manager (Maternity Cover – 12-Month FTC)

Location: London (4 days in-office, 1 day WFH)

Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract (12 months), Full Time

The Role:

A much-loved hospitality brand is seeking a Social Media Manager to lead their organic social channels during a 12-month maternity cover.

This is a hands-on, content creator led role in a fast-paced, warm, and collaborative in-house marketing team.

You’ll take the reins on the brand’s social storytelling across Instagram, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, creating lo-fi, reactive content, driving engagement, and building community. This is a rare opportunity to combine creativity, strategy, and agility in a role where your ideas can make a real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Own the day-to-day output and strategy across all organic social channels (especially Instagram and TikTok)
• Plan and post engaging, on-brand content using iPhone-led capture—BTS & storytelling
• Manage freelance videographers
• Create and maintain a content calendar aligned to broader marketing initiatives
• Collaborate with the Creative and Content teams to deliver scroll-stopping visuals and campaigns
• Be on the ground at brand events to capture social-first content
• Lead on community management, working with the guest experience team and escalating where needed
• Curate and repost user-generated content and build relationships with followers
• Help drive influencer outreach in partnership with PR and Partnerships team

Who We’re Looking For:

• 4-5 years of experience in social media management (agency or in-house)
• Proven track record of building and managing high-performing social content, particularly short-form video
• Skilled in lo-fi content creation, trend-spotting, and audience engagement
• Experience working with freelancers, creators, or social media agencies
• Highly organised, with strong planning and project management skills
• A confident and collaborative communicator who thrives in team settings
• Calm under pressure and adaptable to shifting priorities
• Passionate about the hospitality, food, and culture space

Why Join?

• Be part of a fast-growing, purpose-driven hospitality brand with a loyal following and strong creative vision
• Join a marketing team that’s supportive, down-to-earth, and always striving for excellence
• Flat structure – no egos, just people who love what they do
• Monthly wellness sessions (yoga, cycling, etc.)
• Staff discounts and generous hospitality perks
• Weekly team lunches and company parties

Major Players is a leading digital, marketing, and creative talent agency, and over the last 30 years we’ve consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees.

We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law.