Social Media Manager

Fawkes and Reece; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the City of London is seeking a Social Media Manager to enhance its digital strategy and brand presence. This pivotal role requires ownership of content creation across various platforms, with an emphasis on storytelling and engagement. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of relevant experience, strong skills in video production, and a proactive approach to promoting the brand. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-related bonus

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Regular company events

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in social media or digital marketing, ideally in recruitment or construction.
• Strong skills in creating engaging video and short-form content.
• Experience running paid ads is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a social media strategy across various platforms.
• Create engaging content such as graphics, videos, and job ads.
• Manage social media calendars and track performance.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Analytical skills

Creativity

Tools

Canva

Adobe Suite

Job description

Location: City of London
Salary: £40K- £45K per Year
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: SMM764_1766143668
Posted: December 19, 2025

We are proud to be the market leader within the construction and built environment recruitment sector, and we'll be celebrating our 25th anniversary next year - making this a hugely exciting time to join the business.

Over the past two decades, we've grown to become a trusted partner to some of the UK's leading construction companies, building a strong reputation for quality, delivery, and expertise. This growth will see us achieve a £100m turnover in our 25th year.

Our business has evolved significantly, and we are now looking for a strategic, creative, and commercially minded Marketing & social media manager to help shape the next phase of our brand journey.

In recent years we have secured recognition in the FT1000 Fastest Growing Companies in Europe on two occasion and Recruiter Fast 50 and Hot 100.

The Role

As our Social Media Manager, you'll take full ownership of our digital strategy, content creation, and brand growth across all platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves storytelling, understands recruitment or construction audiences, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

You'll work closely with our CEO, Directors, and senior leadership team to bring the brand vision to life across multiple channels, ensuring that our marketing activity delivers measurable impact, consistency, and value.

A key part of this role will be to champion Fawkes & Reece's public profile through bold, proactive PR and communications. You'll craft and share engaging stories about the business, its people, and company/industry wine, while promoting opportunities for press coverage, awards, and events that amplify our reputation. This is a hands-on role where your creativity, energy, and initiative will directly shape how the business is seen across all external channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a social media strategy across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & X
• Create engaging content (graphics, videos, captions, reels, testimonials, job ads)
• Manage social media calendars and daily posting
• Grow audience engagement and brand awareness
• Track performance, analyse data, and produce monthly reports
• Ensure brand consistency across all channels
• Work closely with recruitment consultants to spotlight jobs, client wins, and candidate success stories

What We're Looking For:

• 2+ years' experience in social media or digital marketing (ideally within recruitment, construction, or B2B sectors)
• Strong content creation skills - especially video and short-form content
• Confident using Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar tools
• A creative thinker with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and bring fresh ideas
• Experience running paid ads is a bonus

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + Buy/Sell Holiday Scheme
• Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Regular company events and celebrations

If you arer open to having a conversation, could you please contact Stephen Solarin @ Fawkes & Reece for a confidential conversation.