Social Media Manager

McBride Sport; Ascot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

McBride Sport is recruiting on behalf of Ascot for a creative and driven Social Media Manager to lead content for QIPCO British Champions Day, the prestigious finale to the UK flat racing season.

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the social media strategy for British Champions Series (BCS), including QIPCO British Champions Day, Club 26 and the Hall of Fame
• Planning and overseeing content production, from concept to delivery
• Managing daily relationships with social and digital agencies
• Creating engaging, on-brand content to grow and energise audiences
• Running community management and reactive engagement across all platforms
• Working closely with partners and stakeholders to bring racing and lifestyle stories to life
• Tracking social growth and content performance
• Managing budgets and delivering against clear KPIs

The ideal candidate will have:

• A genuine interest in horse racing – or previous experience working in the sport – is highly desirable
• Proven experience in a social media management role
• Strong working knowledge of TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), and YouTube
• Excellent writing skills and an eye for detail
• Experience overseeing content shoots and working with creators
• Confidence managing agencies and collaborating with stakeholders
• Flexibility for UK travel as required

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in promoting one of British sport’s biggest events. You'll join a fast-paced, collaborative team and play a central part in delivering high-impact content.