Senior Social Account Executive – Motorcycle/Automotive

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
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SKILLS

Social Media Management Community Management Content Creation Instagram TikTok Facebook YouTube Copywriting Analytics Influencer Management

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Senior Social Account Executive – Motorcycle/Automotive

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Senior Social Account Executive to work on iconic motorcycle and automotive brands. This is a full-time hybrid role based in the UK (London salary).

What we’re looking for.

Working on iconic global motorcycle and automotive brands, we’re looking for an experienced social media professional who is passionate about two wheels and confident managing high-profile social accounts. You should be proactive and highly organised, with strong community management skills, a sharp eye for detail, and a flair for creating engaging, social-first content that brings the world of motorcycling to life.

What you will be doing.

You will take ownership of the day-to-day social media presence for a major UK motorcycle brand, as well as supporting other major automotive clients as the role grows. Your role will cover the full social lifecycle from idea to execution to community engagement.

  • Managing the day-to-day social media channels for a major UK motorcycle brand and additional client accounts
  • Developing social-first content ideas and pitching them internally and to clients
  • Creating, editing and publishing content across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and X
  • Writing captions, scripts and post copy aligned to brand tone of voice
  • Scheduling and publishing content through social media management tools
  • Monitoring performance and optimising content based on engagement and platform insights
  • Managing community conversations including comments, messages and mentions
  • Identifying opportunities for reactive, trend-led and culturally relevant content
  • Working closely with internal creative, PR and account teams to deliver integrated campaigns
  • Supporting wider campaign launches with social-led thinking and execution

What skills you will need.

  • Highly organised and detail-oriented, with exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong communicator, with excellent verbal and written skills to engage with clients, media, and internal teams
  • Takes initiative - proactive, self-motivated, and resilient
  • Creative and trend-savvy - passionate about social media, content trends, and digital innovation
  • 1-2 years within a similar role (agency experience preferred)
  • Experience with PR and media relations is a plus
  • Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Emplifi, Hootsuite etc.) is required
  • Facilitation of photo/video shoots – liaising with photographers, drawing up storyboards and photo briefs, managing shoots on the ground
  • Research and development skills, e.g. liaising with suppliers, managing timelines, arranging calls, agendas and meeting actions
  • Creation of and tracking small to medium scale budgets, including sourcing supplier costs, creating quotes, tracking invoices
  • Experience working with influencers on earned basis – liaising with influencers and influencer agents, organising influencer-based activity, negotiating deliverables, reporting on influencer statistics
  • Understanding of key social channels preferable (Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube etc)
  • Involvement in integrated campaigns involving wider marketing, social media and web teams preferable – understanding of how different channels work and requirements for each

Some of the benefits we offer.

  • Company-wide wellbeing programme (Thrive) including:
  • Healthy agency bonus scheme
  • £250 wellbeing allowance
  • Employee Assistance Programme, which offers access to therapy, guidance around diet, gym, meditation and career coaching as well as discounts on high street chains
  • Personal, Team & Company Social allowances
  • Flexible working (split between home & office)
  • Monthly internal training sessions
  • Private Healthcare
  • Walks and runs by the beautiful River Thames
  • Social activities (Summer / Christmas parties (and some in-between))
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • 25 days holiday
  • 4.30 pm finish on Fridays

How to apply

Feel free to get in touch directly to find out more about the role or to apply. Email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or call +44 (0)208 541 3434. Alternatively, upload your CV via the enquiry form on this page.

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