Senior Social Media Executive

Senior Social Media Executive Location: Surrey (Hybrid – 4 days in-office pattern with flexible working options. 5 days in probation) Reports to: Head of Client Services Direct Reports: Currently 2 Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum depending on experience About Us We’re a growing, independent digital marketing agency based in Surrey, working with a mix of local and national clients across a range of sectors. We pride ourselves on delivering commercially driven digital campaigns with creativity, integrity, and measurable results at their heart. As our social media client base grows, we’re now looking for a confident, strategic, and delivery-focused Senior Social Media Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering social media campaigns, mentoring team members, and building strong relationships with clients. Role Overview The Senior Social Media Manager will lead the day-to-day planning and delivery of social media campaigns across multiple clients, with a strong focus on content performance, strategic thinking, and account growth. We operate a blended team with our account management and social media teams so you will be reporting into the Head of Client Services. This role requires a confident communicator with the ability to balance creativity, data insight, and commercial awareness. You’ll manage 2 team members and work closely with wider account teams to ensure our social work delivers clear value to clients. Key Responsibilities Campaign Planning & Strategy Develop and implement social media strategies for client accounts, aligned to their wider marketing objectives. Translate briefs into engaging and effective content plans across relevant platforms. Stay informed on platform updates and best practices to ensure strategic recommendations are current and impactful. Client Management Act as the day-to-day client lead for social accounts, building trust and proactively identifying ways to add value. Present content calendars, performance updates, and strategic recommendations with clarity and confidence. Collaborate with Account Managers to integrate social media within broader marketing activity. Team Leadership Line manage and support the team (currently 2 reports), providing structure, feedback, and development opportunities. Contribute to a positive, high-performing culture within the social team. Support resource planning, briefing freelancers or internal collaborators where needed. Performance, Insight & Reporting Oversee social media performance tracking and reporting across platforms (Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, etc.). Use data insight to refine future activity and improve content effectiveness. Maintain an eye on KPIs tied to client goals, providing clear explanations and recommendations. Content Oversight Review and approve content created by the team, ensuring tone, creativity, and relevance are consistently high. Where necessary, create and schedule content using tools such as Meta Business Suite, Sprout Social, or Hootsuite. Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and platform best practices. Required Skills & Experience * Solid experience in a social media management role within agency (min 2 years). * Demonstrable success planning and delivering multi-platform social campaigns that drive engagement and results. * Strong knowledge of paid and organic social tactics across Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and emerging platforms. * Confident managing client relationships and presenting ideas and results with clarity. * Experience coaching or mentoring team. * Strong copywriting skills, with an eye for both creative and detail. * Familiarity with social management tools (e.g. Sprout, Hootsuite, Meta Suite) and reporting dashboards. Desirable * Experience working across multiple sectors or managing multiple client accounts. * Involvement in social campaign planning with paid media teams or content designers. * CIM, IDM or similar digital marketing training or accreditation. What We Offer * £35,000 - £38,000 salary (depending on experience, reviewed annually) * Annual discretionary bonus * 25 days holiday + bank holidays * Benefits package, including employer pension contributions and healthcare * Hybrid working (4 days in-office pattern with flexibility post probation) * Professional development support and training budget * Friendly, ambitious team with a strong agency culture with regular social activities * Opportunities to grow into a more senior role as the team expands