Social Media Manager

Thanks to some sensational new client wins and an ambitious growth period ahead, we have a rare opportunity for a Social Media Manager to join our ambitious and fast-paced Manchester team.

If you are an experienced Social Media Manager with a flair for creativity and a passion for building strong client relationships and delivering world‑class social media campaigns, then this could be the role for you!

As a Social Media Manager you will be the driving force behind developing and implementing social media strategies for some of the UK’s most well known brands. You will serve as the primary point of contact, building and nurturing strong relationships with clients, understanding their goals, and delivering exceptional results.

The right fit
Over the last 15+ years, we’ve worked hard to achieve a fantastic culture at Smoking Gun. There are no egos here. It’s a truly collaborative team that is passionate about delivering award‑winning work.

Smoking Gun’s values (nurture, aspiration, accountability, courage, adaptability, and curiosity) are embedded into the agency’s day to day operations, and we regularly recognise and reward staff for demonstrating these values within their roles.

It’s really important that whoever joins our team fits these values and will match our passion, positivity and supportive culture, whilst delivering world‑class work.

More about the role
The role is full‑time and on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for –

Developing and executing social media strategies and campaigns aligned with clients’ brand objectives and target audiences

Manage and oversee social media accounts, including scheduling, publishing, and optimising content across various platforms, with responsibility for creating supporting social content where appropriate in collaboration with the content team.

Working in the social media team at SG to deliver world‑class, highly innovative and inherently social campaigns

Establishing strong relationships with clients at a senior level, acting as the main day‑to‑day contact for all social media campaign related activities

Monitoring social media trends, tools, and applications to ensure our agency stays ahead of the curve in utilising new features and technologies effectively

Maintaining relationships with the major global social platforms

Continuously monitoring campaign performance and adjusting strategies as required to ensure campaign success

Conducting in‑depth social media audits and analysis, providing actionable insights and recommendations to optimise campaign performance

Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, including; strategy, PR and SG’s own marketing, to develop integrated campaigns that deliver against objectives

Staying up‑to‑date with industry trends and best practices, ensuring our agency remains at the forefront of social media marketing strategies

Leading and mentoring junior team members, providing guidance and support to help them achieve their professional growth

Leading client meetings. Ensuring that preparation for the meeting is well organised and that account directors or seniors are fully briefed on meeting contents

Promoting our range of services and the expansion of business with existing clients

Working with the senior team on new business briefs and pitches

Ensuring projects are completed to a specific schedule and within an agreed budget

Approx. 2‑5 years experience working on big brand social media accounts, preferably within an agency

Strong knowledge of various social media platforms, their functionalities, and best practices for organic and paid campaigns

Proficiency in using social media management tools and analytics platforms to track and measure performance

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling and engaging content

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful insights to drive strategy

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and delivering high‑quality work

Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to lead and inspire a team

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and team members

Company package / perks
Salary banding – £30‑40k dependent upon experience.

As well as a competitive salary, you will also receive –

33 days holiday (including public holidays) and your birthday off

Statutory pension scheme

Company laptop

And we also offer our colleagues –

Hybrid / flexible working

A structured development programme including monthly 121s with line manager and quarterly performance reviews

Access to a dedicated mentor as part of our company‑wide mentor scheme

Personal development fund – £250 a year to spend on anything you want to develop an interest/ hobby/ life skill, non‑work related

Regular socials / team building activities

Monthly lunch and learn sessions featuring external experts

Peer‑to‑peer reward system where points can be cashed in for vouchers, days off, meals out etc

Discretionary annual company bonus scheme

Work anniversary gifts

Exclusive Perks – with discounts on lifestyle items from shopping to gyms to cinemas etc.

Volunteer days – up to x4 paid volunteering days per year to support a charity of your choice

Office balcony and bbq where colleagues can work or dine alfresco

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