Social Media Manager

Your new company
Join a global leader in specialist recruitment, known for its deep market expertise and strong brand presence across multiple sectors. With a collaborative culture and a commitment to innovation, this organisation empowers its people to make a real impact-both internally and for the clients and candidates they serve. The London office is a dynamic hub, offering exposure to high-growth industries and access to cutting-edge tools and training. You'll be part of a team that values thought leadership, data-driven decision-making, and continuous development. Whether you're driving strategic campaigns or shaping the future of talent engagement, this is a place where your ideas and ambition will thrive.
Your new role
We're looking for a strategic, creative, and commercially-minded Social Media Manager to elevate a leading brand across the UK&I region. This is a critical individual contributor role with high visibility and impact, responsible for driving brand consideration, engagement, and advocacy through social media. You'll lead our LinkedIn strategy and shape our presence across Instagram, Facebook, and emerging platforms in the UK&I. You'll bring a deep understanding of audience behaviour, a framework that links creativity to ROI, and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders.
.What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience managing social media in a brand-led, performance-driven environment (e.g. tech scale-ups, media, consumer brands, or social-first agencies).
• Strong track record of creative content development and audience engagement.
• Experience with video and graphic tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Premiere, CapCut, InDesign).
• Familiarity with social media management platforms (e.g. Sprinklr, Hootsuite, Brandwatch).
• A data-driven mindset with the ability to link content to commercial outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, confidence and the ability to influence at senior levels.
• A passion for social media, curiosity to experiment, and a commitment to continuous learning.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits - with flexibility to increase for the right candidate.
• Hybrid working and a culture that values creativity, autonomy, and impact.
• A chance to shape the future of one of the UK's most recognisable recruitment brands.
• Access to a global network of peers, learning resources, and career development opportunities.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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