Public Relations (Senior) Social Account Executive- Automotive

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Social Account Executive to manage social media for a prestigious automotive client. This role involves creating engaging content, managing community interactions, and collaborating with a dynamic team to drive brand awareness. With a hybrid work model, employees enjoy a balance of office and remote work, along with a range of benefits including a wellbeing program, bonus structures, and flexible work hours. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive individual passionate about social media and automotive brands to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Company Bonus

Wellbeing Allowance (£250)

25 Days Holiday

Flexi-Half Days Off

Training Programme

Social Activities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Dog Friendly Office

Breakfast on Office Days

Work/Life Balance Mindset

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a similar role, preferably in an agency.
• Strong communication skills to engage with clients and media.

Responsibilities

• Manage social media accounts for a global motorcycle brand.
• Create and manage content for social channels.

Skills

Social Media Management

Community Management

Content Creation

Client Communication

Analytical Skills

Influencer Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Hootsuite

Emplifi

Job description

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Public Relations (Senior) Social Account Executive- Automotive, london (kingston upon thames)

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Client:

Performance Communications

Location:

london (kingston upon thames), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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About us

Proudly employee-owned, we are the UK’s leading specialist agency in Automotive, Technology & Sports Brand Communications. With a team of 60 creative comms experts, we look to help ignite people’s passions and make a real difference to our clients’ businesses.

From creatively brainstorming big integrated campaign ideas and managing projects, to unlocking media and influencer opportunities, identifying compelling news hooks, writing releases, engaging journalists, or telling stories creatively on social media, no two days are the same.

Located in Kingston upon Thames, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days in the office and two days from home each week. We’d ask that you please consider your commute when applying and join a team where every day brings new opportunities to excel.

About the role

Experienced social media professional wanted for iconic automotive and motorcycle client

• Confident in managing social media accounts for the UK presence of a global motorcycle brand
• Experienced in community management across Instagram, Facebook, and X – responding to comments, messages, and brand mentions to drive engagement
• Able to create and manage content for social channels, with a strong eye for detail to ensure accuracy in both copy and imagery
• Skilled at identifying influencer opportunities to help build brand awareness
• Experience in developing social-first campaigns and content to support both sales and brand goals, working collaboratively with the wider team
• Collaborates with the broader communications team to identify campaign integration opportunities and provide proactive social support for existing activity
• Able to report back to clients with key insights, performance analytics, and recommendations for continuous improvement
• Serves as the primary client contact for key social media activity
• Experience managing press fleets is preferable

Core attributes

• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong communicator, with excellent verbal and written skills to engage with clients, media, and internal teams
• Takes initiative - proactive, self-motivated, and resilient
• Creative and trend-savvy - passionate about social media, content trends, and digital innovation
• Collaborative team player who works effectively with internal teams

Experience required

• 1-2 years within a similar role (agency experience preferred)
• Experience with PR and media relations is a plus
• Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Emplifi, Hootsuite etc.) is not required, but a bonus

Why work with us

We believe that Performance Communications is a great place to work. But don’t just take our word for it. In a recent employee survey, 100% of people said they would recommend Performance to a friend, 96% said Performance is a fun place to work and 92% said they enjoyed their job.

Some of the benefits we offer

We don’t just look at what you can bring to us. We look at what we can bring to you. Whether that be through internal or external training to help you develop, or programmes and initiatives to support your wellbeing through our wellbeing strategy, Thrive, your development and wellbeing is important to us.

Listed below are some of the benefits we currently offer, we say currently because we are always evolving them via employee feedback obtained through our regular staff survey:

• Company wide wellbeing programme (Thrive) including a:
• Company bonus and recognition programme
• £250 wellbeing allowance
• 25 days holiday
• Two flexi-half days off
• 4.30 finish on Fridays
• Training programme
• Breakfast on office days
• Social activities (Summer / Christmas parties (and some in-between))
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Dog friendly office
• Work/life balance mindset

Our company values

We’re a dickhead-free zone: We’re a kind and compassionate bunch. We’re not about egos. It’s team first, and we want to work with like-minded people.

We take the initiative: Proactivity and curiosity make great communicators, which is why we’re always on the front foot.

We relish a challenge: Ground-breaking work isn’t easy. If it were, everyone would be doing it.

We take pride in nurturing talent: Show the application and drive, and we’ll support you every step of the way.

We want people to be themselves: Everyone is different. We believe you get the best out of people when they can be who they want to be.

We do cool shit: We get a kick out of doing stuff that gets noticed.