Senior Social Media Manager

Job Description
Senior Social Media Manager
Full-Time
Location: Lamberhurst (TN3 8ER), near Tunbridge Wells, Kent / Remote
(Minimum of 3 days a week required in the office )
Reports to: Social Media Director
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Media Manager who wants to unleash their creativity and create exciting, thumb-stopping content. We’re looking for someone autonomous and analytical, who can lead and implement our paid and organic content strategies for our clients.
You’ll be a part of our Social & Digital team, working with key clients across a number of FMCG / Food & Drink & B2B brands.
Catch A Fire - Who we are:
We are a strategic creative agency with a focus on communication, digital, design, film and innovation. Our mission is to deliver outstanding strategic and creative work that sparks a better future.
As an ethical focused agency, we want companies that stand for something good in this world to prosper more than the ones that don’t. We feel this drives positive change. We are very particular about the companies we work with and we have a passion for their growth.
We work with some great brands both in the UK and globally.
Now entering the fourth year of our agency journey and recently named in Campaign’s Best Places to Work 2022, we are committed to continuing to build a talented and motivated team that set us all up for future success and importantly, to deliver against our agency vision.
The role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Social Media Manager with a passion for impactful, engaging campaigns and strategic brand building, ideally with experience in the food and drinks sector.
You will:
Innovate and explore new opportunities across Social Media channels, ensuring cutting-edge knowledge and application of trends.
Lead client relations for Social Media, supported by junior team members, and drive client success.
Establish goals and KPIs for social activities and campaigns, analysing their effectiveness.
Collaborate with the Social Media Director and other teams (creative, design, marketing, client leadership) to align strategies and enhance campaign delivery and brand consistency.
Manage budgets, oversee broader strategies including organic and paid campaigns, and execute influencer collaborations.
Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted Social Media expert.
Lead and mentor junior Social Media team members, promoting a culture of excellence and passion within the team.
Support business development through pitch participation and strategic advice.
Implement and manage conversion tracking and provide regular performance reports and insights.
What we’d need from you:
At least 5 years of experience in Social Media, preferably in an agency setting, with a track record of managing social content and developing strategies across multiple brands.
Deep understanding of Social Media platforms (especially TikTok, Instagram and Facebook) and current trends.
Experience in team management and a strong commercial and growth-focused mindset.
Proactive, autonomous, and capable of leading complex projects in a fast-paced agency environment.
Excellent copywriting skills and proficiency in English, with a knack for adapting brand voice.
Demonstrated ability to use data analysis to drive insights for strategic planning and improvements.
A driving license
(sadly our office doesn't have the best public transport connections)
Nice to have, but not essential:
Content creation experience
Experience using BrandWatch
Basic knowledge of SEO/ Google PPC principles
Prior experience managing Social Media crisis communications
Background/experience
in working in the food & drinks sector
Degree in marketing / a related subject
In return:
We want to change the world for the better and we believe that starts with investing in our Sparks.
We like to be judged on the good we do, not just the good work we make
- our team is driven by the shared mission of creating work that Sparks a Better Future.
A starting holiday allowance of 22 days plus Bank Holidays, with an additional day’s leave per year up to 25 days (based on full time allowance)
An agency shut down between Christmas and New Year (equivalent to 3 additional days paid leave for full-time staff)
A day off for your birthday (or the nearest Monday or Friday if it falls on a weekend)
Vitality Private Health Insurance and well-being support (after 3 months)
Life assurance
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
An ‘Ignite’ CSR Day, allowing time away from your desk to support our chosen charity.
A mentor to support your development and training, including a full personal development plan.
Flexible working approach both in location and working times.
Bakery lunch provided on a Friday and lots of fresh fruit for the weekdays too!
Regular staff social fun!
An Employee Assistance Programme, offering free advice and support.
Pension Scheme.
Catch a Fire is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees with regard to race, colour, marital status, sex, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or membership or non-membership of a trade union. We are committed to promoting an environment where all individuals are recruited, appraised, trained, and promoted on the basis of fairness, professional competence, and contribution.
Next Steps:
Please send a CV and a cover letter to
charly@catchafireagency.com
outlining your experience. Get creative - we can't wait to hear from you!
https://www.catchafireagency.com