Global Head of Social Media - Maternity Cover

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Social Media Leader to develop and implement strategies for a market-leading beauty brand. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in social media leadership, particularly in beauty or luxury industries. The role offers a salary up to £85,000 and a hybrid working model in London.

Benefits

Staff discount

Company pension

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in a social media leadership position, ideally in the beauty, luxury or skincare space.
• Demonstrable experience implementing change and improvement in social media presence.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and implementation of engaging social media content strategies.
• Manage and oversee all social media platforms, ensuring consistent branding and messaging.
• Analyse social media performance metrics and provide actionable insights for improvement.

Skills

Social media leadership

Relationship building

Data analysis

Team management

Tools

Social media platforms

Job description

Overview

• 12 month maternity cover
• Opportunity to join a market leading beauty brand

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a great brand in the beauty space, with HQ in London

Job Description

• Lead the creation and implementation of engaging social media content strategies.
• Manage and oversee all social media platforms, ensuring consistent branding and messaging.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align social content with broader marketing initiatives.
• Analyse social media performance metrics and provide actionable insights for improvement.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging platforms to keep the brand relevant.
• Supervise and guide a team of content creators and social media specialists.
• Coordinate with external agencies to enhance content quality and reach.
• Ensure compliance with brand guidelines and regulatory requirements in all content.

The Successful Applicant

• 10 years experience in a social media leadership position, ideally in the beauty, luxury or skincare space
• Demonstrable experience implementing change and improvement in social media presence
• Ability to build strong relationships with all key teams internally and externally
• Strong knowledge and daily use of key social media
• Proven experience in developing and executing social content strategies.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to analyse data and translate it into actionable plans.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of up to £85,000, depending on experience
• Benefits including staff discount, company pension, season ticket loan etc
• 12 month contract
• Hybrid working in London