Social Media Manager (Maternity Cover)

BFBS Radio; Gerrards Cross; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A media organization serving the Armed Forces is seeking a Social Media Manager to develop engaging strategies and content for its diverse audience. The role involves hybrid working, attending live events, and managing social media accounts. Applicants must be creative, data-savvy, and eligible to work in the UK. This position offers opportunities for creative expression and audience engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing social media accounts effectively.
• Strong ability to create engaging multimedia content.
• Demonstrated capability in growing audience engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement social media strategies.
• Create engaging content including videos to enhance audience interaction.
• Attend live events to capture and share experiences.

Skills

Creative social media management

Data-driven strategy execution

Content creation

Event coverage

Job description

Overview

BFBS is seeking a Social Media Manager (Maternity Cover) on a fixed term contract until February 2027. This hybrid role involves time between home working and office locations (London Victoria or Chalfont), with travel to client sites and events. Some evenings and weekends may be required when covering live moments.

At BFBS we bring the stories of the global Armed Forces community to life through bold, award-winning campaigns. You’ll shape how BFBS connects with audiences around the world, creating scroll-stopping videos, experimenting with the latest platform features, and contributing to our Social Media Specialist programme by delivering workshops and training to build confidence and digital skills in others. You’ll have opportunities to travel to capture stories first-hand and work with a supportive, award-winning team that values fresh ideas and creativity.

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The closing date for this role is Sunday 5 October 2025. 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.

Responsibilities

• Shape how BFBS connects with audiences around the world through social media strategy and execution.
• Create engaging content (including videos) and experiment with platform features to drive reach and engagement.
• Attend live events in the UK or overseas, capturing moments to share with millions of viewers.
• Contribute to the Social Media Specialist programme by delivering workshops and training that build confidence and digital skills in others.
• Support a busy accounts portfolio, collaborating with colleagues across teams to ensure brand consistency and impact.

Location and Working Pattern

This is a hybrid role with time split between home working, our London Victoria or Chalfont offices, and travel to client sites and events.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Creative and data-savvy social media professional with ability to grow and manage busy accounts.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute social media strategies that drive engagement and reach.
• Willingness to travel and to work evenings or weekends as needed for live-event coverage.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (current).

Additional Information

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.