We're looking for a talented Social Media Lead on behalf of a highly respected agency, supporting the social media activity for a major consumer brand.

This is an exciting five-month fixed-term contract for an experienced social media professional who can lead strategic thinking, creative delivery and client relationships, ensuring standout social content across multiple platforms.

£Competitive
5-month fixed-term contract
Hybrid working pattern
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm
Opportunity to lead social strategy and delivery for a globally recognised consumer brand
Work closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional agency teams

Duties and responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end social media delivery for a major brand, ensuring high-quality output across all social channels
Develop insight-led content strategies, creative ideas and platform-specific recommendations that support brand objectives
Oversee content production, community management, creator partnerships and always-on social planning
Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders, presenting strategies, concepts and performance recommendations with confidence
Manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, budgets and production schedules are met
Provide leadership and guidance to the wider social team, helping to maintain high standards across all deliverables
Monitor platform trends, audience behaviours and cultural moments to identify opportunities for relevant and engaging social content

Required skills and experience

Extensive experience in social media, with proven experience in a senior agency-side role involving client account management and strategical planning.
Strong background delivering social media campaigns for large clients, ideally within F&B, FMCG, retail, hospitality or other consumer-focused sectors
Excellent knowledge of TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, with a clear understanding of platform-specific content strategies
Experience leading creator and influencer activity, including talent selection, briefing and campaign oversight
Confident communicator with the ability to present recommendations, strategies and creative concepts to senior stakeholders
Strong organisational and project management skills, with experience managing multiple priorities, production timelines and budgets
Demonstrable understanding of social trends, online culture and how social media contributes to brand growth and audience engagement