Social Media Manager (3-Month FTC)

IIRUC SERVICE SA; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing team is seeking a Social Media Executive/Manager for a 3-month fixed-term contract. This hybrid role requires strong social media expertise in both paid and organic strategies, including content creation and community management. Ideal candidates will have a creative mindset and an active presence in current social trends, ready to lead impactful campaigns.

Qualifications

• Experience in social media role at Executive or Manager level.
• Confident in managing paid and organic social strategies.
• Skilled in creating engaging content, especially short-form video.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, and schedule content for social media.
• Manage day-to-day publishing and community engagement.
• Support delivery of paid social campaigns and analyze results.

Skills

Social Media Management

Content Creation

Community Management

Campaign Optimization

Creative Mindset

Job description

Job Opportunity: Social Media Executive/Manager (3-Month FTC)

Location: Hybrid - 3 days in Watford HQ, 2 days remote

Day Rate: £250-£300 per day (depending on experience)

We're looking for a Social Media Executive or Manager to join our retail client in their marketing team on a 3-month fixed-term contract, covering an internal secondment.

This is a hands-on role that requires someone with strong social media experience, who can confidently manage both paid and organic activity while creating engaging, brand-aligned content.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, create and schedule content across our social media platforms (including static, video, and stories)
• Manage day-to-day publishing, community management, and reactive content
• Support the delivery and optimisation of paid social campaigns
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure messaging is consistent and impactful
• Monitor performance, report on results, and apply insights to drive engagement and reach
• Keep up to date with social trends and bring fresh ideas to the table
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a social media role (Executive or Manager level)
• Confident across both paid and organic social strategies
• Skilled in content creation, especially short-form video (e.g. Reels, TikTok-style)
• Experience in retail is preferred but not essential
• Proactive, creative mindset with strong attention to detail
• Available to start immediately
• Able to commute to our Watford head office three days per week
  
  

Contract Details

• 3-month Fixed-Term Contract
• Day rate: £250-£300, depending on experience
• Hybrid working model: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote
  
  

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