Senior Social Media Specialist

Ponderosa Agency Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brand and communications agency in Leeds is seeking a Senior Social Media Specialist to manage a team and deliver exceptional social media content. This role involves understanding client objectives and producing high-quality work while mentoring junior members. A passion for social trends and excellent communication skills are essential. The position offers a hybrid working model, 25 days of annual leave, and additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Company pension

Life insurance

Employee assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP access

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social media strategy and execution.
• Ability to manage a team and develop junior members.
• Strong storytelling skills and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead day to day running of the social team.
• Understand and communicate client objectives.
• Guide creation of high-quality social content.
• Identify growth opportunities for clients.
• Oversight of reporting and improvement actions.

Skills

Confident presenting work

Managing social content

Proactive and organised

Directing and motivating others

Excellent communication skills

Passionate about social trends

Job description

Senior Social Media Specialist

Leeds – Hybrid
£36,000 to £41,000 depending on experience plus benefits

About Ponderosa

Ponderosa is a brand and communications agency that helps ambitious brands grow through powerful ideas and meaningful connections. We bring together strategy, creativity and digital expertise to deliver work that moves audiences and drives measurable results.

As part of the Audience Collective, a group of specialist marketing agencies, we combine deep expertise in our disciplines with the shared ambition to think differently and deliver more value for clients. The collective model gives our people the opportunity to collaborate across creative, media, research and digital performance, offering a broader perspective and greater impact.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Social Media Specialist to join our growing Social and Influencer team. You will take the lead on day to day delivery for a portfolio of B2B and B2C clients, working closely with your team to plan, create and execute best in class social content.

You will play a key role in shaping how we deliver social for your clients, mentoring junior team members and contributing to the development of our wider social and influencer offering. Reporting into the Social and Influencer Lead, you will also support on identifying new opportunities within existing accounts and helping to elevate the quality of our output across the team.

This is a great role for someone who loves social, thrives in a collaborative agency environment and enjoys balancing creativity with organisation and strategic thinking.

What You Will Do

Lead your team
Take ownership of the day to day running of your division within the social team, ensuring all social activity is aligned to client strategy and best practice.

Act as the client expert
Understand your clients’ objectives, competitive landscape and wider marketing context, becoming a trusted point of contact for all social activity.

Deliver great work
Guide and oversee the creation of high quality content across platforms, ensuring brand alignment and strong storytelling.

Spot opportunities for growth
Identify ways to expand or enhance our social offering for existing clients and support the development of proposals.

Champion reporting and insight
Oversee reporting to highlight performance, share insights and recommend actions that drive continued improvement.

Develop your team
Provide clear direction, regular one to ones, constructive feedback and support the growth of junior members through mentoring and line management.

Support the influencer offering
Work with the Social and Influencer Lead to contribute to the evolution of our influencer capability for both new and existing clients.

Set the standard
Champion social best practice across the agency, helping to lift the overall quality, creativity and effectiveness of our work.

About You

• Confident presenting work and engaging clients with clear, compelling storytelling
• Experienced in managing social content from planning to delivery
• Proactive and organised with a focus on delivering high quality work on time and within scope
• Able to direct and motivate others with clarity and empathy
• Collaborative, positive and comfortable working across teams and disciplines
• Excellent communication skills, setting the tone for your team both internally and externally
• Passionate about social trends, platform updates and emerging opportunities

Why Join Us

• 37.5 hours per week
• Hybrid working (Tuesday to Thursday office)
• 9 day fortnight opt in available
• 25 days annual leave
• 3 additional days celebration leave
• Company pension (5% from you, 3% from Ponderosa)
• Life insurance
• Income protection
• Employee assistance programme
• 24/7 Virtual GP access