Senior Social Media Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
City of London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£60,000 / year
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
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SKILLS

Organic social media strategy Content planning and campaign execution LinkedIn marketing Instagram marketing Client relationship management Campaign performance analysis Team mentoring and leadership B2B social media marketing

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Social Media Manager

Location: City of London, London

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum

Type: Permanent

Posted: 29/04/2026

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Media Manager to join the organic social team of a growing creative agency. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious social media professional who is looking to progress into a Head of Social role within the next 1-2 years.

You will lead the development and delivery of organic social strategies for a portfolio of property and B2B clients, while also playing a key role in team leadership, client relationships, and new business growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement organic social media strategies across multiple client accounts, with a focus on property and B2B sectors.
  • Lead content planning and campaign execution across key platforms, particularly LinkedIn and Instagram.
  • Generate fresh creative ideas and contribute to pitches and proposals for new business opportunities.
  • Manage day-to-day client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact.
  • Oversee campaign performance, reporting, and optimisation to ensure strong results.
  • Lead, mentor, and support junior team members, helping to grow and develop the organic social team.
  • Take a hands-on approach when needed, including content creation support, shoot attendance, and campaign delivery oversight.

About You

  • Proven experience in a senior social media role within a creative, digital, or social agency environment.
  • Strong B2B social media experience is essential; property sector experience is advantageous.
  • Demonstrated success managing LinkedIn and Instagram strategies and campaigns.
  • Confident leading client relationships and presenting ideas clearly to stakeholders.
  • Natural leadership skills with experience mentoring or managing team members.
  • Commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable balancing strategy with execution.
  • Ambitious and motivated to progress into a future Head of Social position.

What's on Offer

  • Clear progression pathway to Head of Social within 1-2 years.
  • Opportunity to shape and grow a high-performing organic social team.
  • Work with an exciting mix of property and B2B clients.
  • Collaborative and ambitious agency environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

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