Events & Social Media Manager

Imad's Kingly Court; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality establishment in the City of Westminster is seeking an Events & Social Media Manager to lead their social media initiatives, coordinate high-profile events, and manage press relations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in marketing and event management, with excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in dynamic environments. The position offers competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and creative freedom in a collaborative atmosphere.

Benefits

Staff meals and dining discounts

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunities for professional growth and development

A dynamic and collaborative work environment

Creative freedom to develop engaging content

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Marketing and event management within the hospitality industry.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute social media strategies.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver events.
• Draft and distribute press releases.
• Monitor media coverage and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with marketing and creative teams on campaigns.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Organizational abilities

Social media strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field

Tools

Opera

Delphi

Cvent

Open Table

Job description

Job Title: Events & Social Media Manager

Department: Marketing

Reports To: Founder, Group Managing Director, Group Food & Beverage Director

Job Summary

We’re looking for a creative, organised, and social media-savvy professional to lead our social media presence, manage events, and handle press relations. This role blends storytelling, strategy, and execution—perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media

• Develop and execute social media strategies aligned with brand and marketing goals
• Manage day-to-day content planning, creation, scheduling, and publishing
• Monitor performance analytics and optimise content for engagement and growth
• Manage community engagement, comments, and direct messages
• Stay up to date with social trends, platform updates, and best practices

Events

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver events from concept to execution (launches, activations, press events, internal events)
• Manage event budgets, timelines, suppliers, and logistics
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless delivery
• Oversee on-site event management and post-event reporting

Press & PR

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with media, journalists, and influencers
• Draft and distribute press releases, media pitches, and press materials
• Coordinate interviews, press coverage, and media appearances
• Monitor media coverage and prepare reports and insights

KPIs

• Follower growth rate per platform
• Engagement rate (likes, comments, shares, saves)
• Reach and impressions vs. targets
• Content output delivered on schedule (%)
• Response time to comments and DMs
• Traffic or conversions driven from social channels (where applicable)

Brand & Collaboration

• Ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels
• Collaborate with marketing, creative, and leadership teams on campaigns
• Support crisis communication and reputation management when required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in Marketing, event management, within the hospitality industry.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in reservation and event management systems (e.g., Opera, Delphi, Cvent, Open Table).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

What We Offer

• Staff meals and dining discounts
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Creative freedom to develop engaging content and innovative campaigns