Social Media Manager (Canterbury)

PENTLAND; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in active brands is seeking a Social Media Manager for Canterbury, based in London. The role involves defining social media strategies, creating engaging content, and managing relationships with influencers. Ideal candidates will have experience in social media management and content creation. This position offers a full-time permanent contract and various employee benefits, including hybrid working and health perks.

Benefits

Salary + discretionary bonus

25 Days Holiday

Brand discounts

Enhanced parental leave

Health-related perks

Travel perks

Flexible working hours

Chance to join employee networks

Qualifications

• Experience with various social media platforms.
• Ability to manage and create engaging content.
• Proactivity in driving social media strategy.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement social media strategy for Canterbury.
• Manage content scheduling and publishing.
• Develop relationships with influencers and brands.
• Innovate social media content approaches.

Skills

Experience running social media accounts

Experience creating content (photoshop & video capture and editing)

Good eye for content aesthetics

Creative thinking

Job description

We're Pentland Brands, a dynamic, global family business and proud owners and licensees of many iconic active and footwear brands. With over 1,300 team members worldwide, we embrace diversity and inclusion, champion growth and development, and build our success on teamwork, courage, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

What's the mission for this role?

You'll be responsible for developing and implementing Canterbury's Social Media Strategy, acting as the voice and guardian of the brand in the social space. Your role involves creating innovative brand messaging and activations that engage consumers, influencers, brand ambassadors, Rugby Unions, and teams across social media platforms. You will also focus on meticulous planning and project management, serving as the team’s social media strategist, content generator, and channel expert to communicate our brand positioning, boost engagement, and increase reach to drive overall acquisition.

What does this role do?

As our Social Media Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Defining and implementing the social media strategy for Canterbury in UK & Ireland
• Managing content creation, scheduling, and publishing to ensure messaging aligns with Canterbury's Communication Pillars, including reporting results monthly
• Establishing platform-specific guidelines and approaches aligned with broader brand objectives across products and routes to market (DTC, marketplaces, Teamwear)
• Developing and maintaining relationships with influencers, brand ambassadors, and Rugby Unions for social channel collaborations
• Proactively seeking innovative ways to develop social media content and enhance our social media presence

What do I bring to the role?

You might be our next superstar if you have:

• Experience managing social media accounts
• Content creation skills, including Photoshop, video capture, and editing
• A good eye for aesthetics and content presentation
• Creativity and a willingness to push boundaries and think differently

We value your alignment with our principles—focusing on the consumer, seeking continuous improvement, taking ownership, and communicating openly. Bring your creativity and individuality to the Pentland Brands team.

Social Media Manager (Canterbury) | London | Permanent, full-time

What’s in it for me?

• Salary plus discretionary bonus
• 25 Days Holiday, increasing with service, with options to purchase additional days
• Brand discounts (including friends and family and JD Sports), Sample Sales, and retail perks
• Family-friendly benefits, including enhanced parental leave
• Health perks such as medical cash plans, critical illness cover, life assurance, gym discounts, dental and eye care, and health screening
• Travel perks including season ticket loans, cycle to work, electric car schemes, and home charging discounts
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and flexible hours
• Opportunities to join employee networks focused on charity, diversity & inclusion, and sustainability

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive culture across our business, stores, and office environment.

We warmly welcome your application.