Social Creative - Security Clearance Mandatory

Sphere Digital Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital recruitment agency is seeking a versatile Social Creative for a 6-month fixed-term contract starting in January. You will develop social-first ideas and create compelling content across platforms while ensuring high standards. The ideal candidate possesses a strong portfolio in social design and copywriting, is proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, and already holds UK government security clearance. This role offers a salary of £45,000-£50,000 and hybrid working in London.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing social design, copywriting, and creative ideation.
• Confident working end-to-end across concepts, copy, design, and video production.
• Must hold UK government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Concept and develop social-first ideas for campaigns and content strands.
• Design engaging static and animated assets optimised for social platforms.
• Produce and edit short-form social video content.

Skills

Social design

Copywriting

Creative ideation

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication skills

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Social Creative - 6-Month FTC (January Start)
Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Salary: £45,000-£50,000 per annum
Security Clearance: Candidates MUST already hold UK government security clearance and be able to provide proof

About the Role

We're looking for a versatile Social Creative to join a multidisciplinary team on a 6-month fixed-term contract starting in January. You'll work across a range of government-related projects, shaping culturally aware, strategically led content tailored for social platforms.

This is a hands-on role spanning ideation, design, copy, and content creation. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, strong judgement, accuracy, and discretion are essential.

What You'll Do

• Concept and develop social-first ideas for campaigns and content strands
• Design engaging static and animated assets optimised for social platforms
• Write clear, audience-appropriate social copy in English
• Produce and edit short-form social video content (Reels, TikTok, Shorts, etc.)
• Collaborate closely with project managers, strategists, and other creatives
• Stay up to date with platform best practices, trends, and emerging formats
• Manage multiple workstreams in a fast-moving environment while maintaining high standards
• Ensure consistency and quality across all creative output

About You

• Strong portfolio showcasing social design, copywriting, and creative ideation
• Confident working end-to-end across concepts, copy, design, and video production
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro; After Effects desirable)
• Experienced in creating platform-specific content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more
• Experience working on sensitive or government-related communications is advantageous
• Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail
• Based in London and comfortable with hybrid working
• Must already hold UK government security clearance and be able to provide proof

Contract Details

• 6-month fixed-term contract, starting January
• Hybrid working, London-based
• Salary: £45,000-£50,000 depending on experience

Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.