Senior Social Media Content Manager

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Social Media Content Manager to lead the creation of engaging, high-quality social-first content with a strong emphasis on video. This role involves taking ideas from concept through to delivery, ensuring content is platform-native, on-brand, and performs well across channels such as TikTok, Instagram, and Meta. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Social & Content and wider teams to shape content strategy, mentor junior creatives, and use performance insights to continuously improve client results.

Location

London, EC2A 4PS or Manchester, M4 6WX

Salary

£40,000 – £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
(Monday and Thursday in office)

Benefits

• Generous holidays starting from 33 days per annum
• Birthday leave (post-probation)
• Tax Free EOT Bonus
• Group Life Assurance
• Social events organised by our Social Committee
• Optional private medical insurance after 1 year
• Long service awards every 5 years
• Employee of the Quarter programme
• Free tea, coffee, snacks, kitchen facilities, and breakout spaces
• Beer Fridge Fridays
• Referral programme
• Pirkx benefits from day one
• Auto-enrolment pension (3% employer contribution after 3 months)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and delivery of high-performing, social-first content, with a strong focus on video
• Oversee content calendars and ensure platform-native creative across TikTok, Instagram, Meta, and LinkedIn
• Take concepts from brief through to final execution, ensuring high creative standards
• Analyse content performance and optimise output to improve engagement and results
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to deliver against agreed social strategies
• Mentor and support junior team members and external creators

Requirements

• Proven experience in social media, content creation, or digital marketing within an agency or fast-paced brand environment
• Strong understanding of major social platforms, trends, and algorithms
• Hands-on experience creating and editing video and visual content
• Ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously
• Confident presenting ideas and performance insights to clients or senior stakeholders
• A creative mindset with strong storytelling skills and commercial awareness