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Social Media Manager

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Gillespie Recruitment

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United Kingdom , Newcastle

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Salary:

30000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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
What we offer:
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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