Social Media Manager (Maternity Cover)

BFBS; Chalfont St Giles; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in the UK is seeking a Social Media Manager to connect with global audiences through creative content. You will create engaging videos, attend live events, and deliver training workshops. The ideal candidate is data-savvy and has experience in managing busy social media accounts. This hybrid position offers a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible/hybrid working

Subsidised private medical

Access to a free GP

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience growing and managing busy social media accounts.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
• Current eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Shape BFBS's social media strategy and content.
• Create videos and experiment with platform features.
• Attend and cover live events in the UK and overseas.
• Deliver workshops for the Social Media Specialist programme.
• Collaborate with the team and contribute fresh ideas.

Skills

Creative and data-savvy

Strong storytelling

Video production

Platform feature experimentation

Job description

Overview

At BFBS we bring the stories of the global Armed Forces community to life through bold, award-winning campaigns. From TikTok reels and live streams to training programmes that give others the tools to shine online, our team thrives on creativity, collaboration and making a real impact.

As our Social Media Manager, you’ll shape how BFBS connects with audiences around the world. One week you might be creating scroll-stopping videos or experimenting with the latest platform features. The next, you could be at a live event in the UK or overseas, capturing moments that matter and sharing them with millions. You’ll also play a key role in our Social Media Specialist programme, delivering workshops and training that build confidence and digital skills in others.

This is a hybrid role with time split between home working, our London Victoria or Chalfont offices, and travel to client sites and events. Some evenings and weekends may be needed when you’re on the ground covering live moments.

If you’re a creative and data-savvy social media professional who knows how to grow and manage busy accounts - we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Shape how BFBS connects with audiences around the world through social media strategy and content development.
• Create scroll-stopping videos and experiment with the latest platform features.
• Attend live events in the UK and overseas to capture moments and share them with audiences.
• Deliver workshops and training as part of our Social Media Specialist programme to build confidence and digital skills in others.
• Collaborate with a supportive, award-winning team and contribute fresh ideas while maintaining creative and data-driven approaches.

Qualifications

• Creative and data-savvy social media professional with experience growing and managing busy accounts.
• Ability to travel for live event coverage and work flexibly including evenings and weekends when on location.
• Strong storytelling, video production, and platform feature experimentation skills.
• Current eligibility to work in the UK.

Additional Details

At BFBS you’ll work on campaigns with a truly global reach, travel to capture stories first-hand, and meet incredible people across the Forces community. You’ll join a supportive, award-winning team where fresh ideas are encouraged and you’re trusted to be truly creative.

Apply now and help us bring the stories of the Armed Forces community to life. To view the job description, please click here. The closing date for this role is Sunday 5th October 2025. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us at [e-mail].

If you’re unsure if you have all the requirements for this role, please still apply as we may think you’d be a great fit! All applicants must be able to demonstrate current eligibility to work in the UK. We may close this job advert early if sufficient applications have been received, so submit your application today to avoid disappointment.

Why work for us?

BFBS is an exciting and rewarding place to work. We are committed to looking after our people, helping them to develop their skills and build successful careers.

What we offer

We offer a competitive employee benefits package that supports health and well-being and financial security. This includes generous holiday entitlement, flexible/hybrid working, family-friendly policies, subsidised private medical and access to a free GP, alongside a comprehensive employee assistance programme.

We strive to create an inclusive and collaborative working environment where everyone can contribute and be themselves. Our colleague-led networks – Belonging (Inclusivity and Diversity), Wellbeing, Women’s, Armed Forces and Greener – ensure everyone has a voice.

To learn more about life at BFBS, go to https://about.bfbs.com/careers