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Social Media Manager

Central London - onsite
Date:

Overview

Placement Type:

Permanent

Salary:

£35,000-45,000 Salary

Permanent

Start Date:

Oct. - Nov. 2026

As a partner with Aquent, you have the unique opportunity to make a monumental impact with a rapidly growing global lifestyle brand. This is where your expertise will not just contribute but redefine digital presence, shaping how a beloved brand connects with audiences worldwide and setting new benchmarks in the lifestyle dining sector.

About Our Partner

We are collaborating with a dynamic and rapidly expanding global lifestyle brand renowned for injecting color, creativity, and sheer joy into every interaction. This innovative company is actively reshaping the lifestyle dining landscape through its distinctively iconic interiors and trend-setting culinary offerings, establishing a significant global footprint. They stand out as a beacon of innovation and experience.

The Opportunity

Get ready to be the creative heartbeat of a truly beloved global lifestyle brand! This is your chance to seize an incredible opportunity to sculpt its worldwide digital voice. As a key player in the marketing team, you will be the visionary force propelling our social media presence, adeptly transforming the latest trends into compelling, engaging content that captivates audiences across the globe. Your strategic insight and creative flair will directly amplify brand recognition, deepen audience engagement, and expand the overall digital footprint of a company that’s truly redefining its industry. If you are a trend-savvy digital storyteller passionate about making a significant and visible impact, this exhilarating role is tailor-made for you!

What You’ll Do

You will be at the forefront of the brand’s digital narrative, leading the day-to-day execution of a vibrant social media strategy. Your mission will be to manage and exponentially grow core social media platforms, consistently delivering standout content that not only inspires engagement but also fuels global brand recognition. You will be instrumental in ensuring the brand’s digital presence remains dynamic, current, and a true reflection of its unique and celebrated identity.

  • Take full ownership and manage daily social media operations across critical channels including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.
  • Master the creation, capture, and editing of high-quality mobile content—including captivating Reels, dynamic Stories, and trending TikTok videos—ensuring seamless alignment with the brand’s distinctive visual and tonal identity.
  • Strategically develop and meticulously maintain daily, weekly, and monthly content calendars, guaranteeing consistent, optimized posting schedules across all platforms.
  • Engage in close collaboration with in-house design teams, external content agencies, and talented freelance photographers/videographers to produce elevated and compelling visual storytelling.
  • Proactively monitor and thoughtfully respond to comments and Direct Messages, consistently upholding the brand’s unique and engaging tone of voice.
  • Remain a step ahead by continuously tracking platform trends, tools, and algorithm updates, ensuring the brand’s execution is always best-in-class.
  • Strategically plan and expertly execute paid Instagram advertisements, ensuring full alignment with overarching global marketing objectives.
  • Diligently analyze performance metrics and consistently deliver insightful reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), growth trends, and actionable insights, including comprehensive bi-weekly social media reports.
  • Provide robust support for global campaign roll-outs across diverse social channels, ensuring cohesive and impactful launches.

Must-Have Qualifications

  • A minimum of 4 years of dedicated experience in a social media management role, ideally within the hospitality, retail, food, or well-established lifestyle brand sectors.
  • Exceptional creative vision and storytelling prowess, with a demonstrated ability to consistently generate “thumb-stopping” content that captures attention.
  • Proficiency in mobile content creation, understanding of User-Generated Content (UGC) strategies, and expert-level skills in video editing applications such as CapCut, InShot, and Adobe Rush.
  • A profound understanding of TikTok, Instagram Reels, Stories, and all social-first visual content formats.
  • Strong command of platform-specific analytics, insights tools, and paid advertising manager platforms.
  • Highly organized, with an acute attention to detail and a proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • A genuine passion for global trends, pop culture, design, and the hospitality industry.
  • A natural brand ambassador who thrives and excels in dynamic, visually-driven environments.

Why Join Our Team?

Step into a creative and inclusive team environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions are celebrated. You’ll be an integral part of a rapidly growing global lifestyle brand, with exciting career development opportunities designed to foster your professional growth. Enjoy exclusive staff discounts on products and services, along with complimentary offerings that enhance your experience as part of our vibrant community.

Other Requirements

  • Be occassionally available outside of core working hours when necessary to post timely content or react to trends in real time. 
  • A love for aesthetics, design, and hospitality culture trends.
  • In case you are an influecer in food, lifestyle, travel, or leasure, please share your Instagram or Tiktok profile. 
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