Social Media Manager

Salary

£30,000 - £35,000

Location

Newcastle

Job Type

Full Time/Hybrid

Sector

Marketing & Advertising

Do you lead with strategy but thrive on creativity?
Love turning insights into high-performing social campaigns?
Ready to take ownership of social strategy across multiple brands?

Gillespie Recruitment is partnering with a forward-thinking creative marketing agency to find an experienced Social Media Manager. This role is ideal for a socially native leader who can balance big-picture strategy with hands-on execution across B2C and B2B clients.

You’ll take ownership of social media strategy, content direction and performance, working closely with clients and internal teams to deliver impactful, results-driven campaigns.

The role

  • Leading day-to-day delivery of social media retainers and campaigns

  • Acting as a trusted advisor to clients on social strategy, planning and best practice

  • Overseeing social content output, approvals and campaign development

  • Planning and delivering regular social content shoots

  • Driving innovation through trend-led, social-first thinking

  • Leading social media reporting, measurement and performance tracking

  • Ensuring alignment across owned, earned and paid social activity

Essential experience

  • Proven experience managing social media strategy across multiple platforms

  • Strong understanding of community building and social commerce

  • Ability to analyse performance data and translate insights into action

  • Experience managing influencer activity and brand partnerships

  • Confident leadership and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

  • Competitive salary (benchmarked annually)

  • Flexible working with hybrid options and flexi start/finish times

  • Personalised training plan, training budget and mentorship

  • PRP bonus

  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

  • Celebration Day Off (birthday, new home and more)

  • Regular team socials and events

  • Annual team away day

  • Employee of the Month scheme

  • Laptop provided

Apply now with Gillespie Recruitment to learn more about this Social Media Manager opportunity. Client details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

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