Social Media Manager

  • Zachary Daniels Recruitment
  • City, Manchester
  • Feb 06, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

Social Media Manager

Luxury Fashion & Lifestyle Brand (Urban Focus) Manchester Hybrid (1 day WFH) Competitive Salary + Benefits

Zachary Daniels are partnering with a luxury fashion brand with a strong urban and lifestyle edge to recruit a Social Media Manager for a highly influential role within the business.

This is a rare opportunity to own social media end-to-end, working closely with senior leadership - including the founders - and playing a key role in shaping the brand's cultural presence, storytelling and growth.

The Role:

We're looking for a social-first, culture-driven Social Media Manager who understands how fashion brands win on social. You'll spot trends early, turn them into premium, on-brand moments and lead social strategy across campaigns, drops and always-on content.

You'll work closely with the Head of Creative to develop social-first ideas and bring them to life - from concept through to execution - with the support of a wider marketing team.

Key responsibilities:

Own and deliver the brand's social media strategy

Lead social storytelling across campaigns, drops and cultural moments

Develop social-first creative concepts with the Head of Creative

Be hands-on with content creation (shooting, directing and editing)

Lead campaign rollouts from idea to execution

Stay connected to trends, creators and platform changes

Translate trends into authentic, on-brand content

Manage and mentor a Social Media Executive

Own social calendars, reporting and performance insights

Present results and recommendations to senior stakeholders

About you:

4+ years' experience in social media or social marketing

Background in fashion, lifestyle or culture-led brands

Strong experience creating short-form video content

Confident using tools such as CapCut, InShot, VN, Lightroom or VSCO

A strong creative eye with a passion for fashion and culture

Comfortable working at pace in an always-on environment

Confident, proactive and happy backing your ideas

What's on offer:

A key role within a growing luxury fashion brand

Direct exposure to founders and senior leaders

Creative, collaborative working environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working (1 day per week from home)

Zachary Daniels are a specialist retail and consumer recruitment consultancy, partnering with some of the UK's most exciting brands.

If you're a Social Media Manager looking for real ownership, creative influence and career progression, we'd love to hear from you!

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