Social Media Strategist – FMCG Startup, London (Hybrid or Remote)

Hanson Search; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing FMCG startup in London is seeking a Social Media Strategist to drive their brand presence across digital channels. This role involves leading social media strategy, managing a talented team, and executing impactful campaigns in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in social media strategy within the FMCG sector. Flexible hybrid working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to lead and grow

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in social media strategy and execution.
• Proven track record within FMCG, ideally in a startup or high-growth setting.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams.
• Self-motivation and the ability to thrive in an autonomous role.

Responsibilities

• Lead social media strategy and oversee execution of high-impact campaigns.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a growing social media team.
• Shape the brand voice with creative and engaging content.
• Analyse performance data to optimise campaigns and drive results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, startup environment.

Skills

Social media strategy

Leadership

Creative mindset

Analytical ability

Job description

Join a fast-growing FMCG startup as Social Media Strategist and play a key role in shaping its brand voice across all digital channels. Based in London with hybrid and remote working options, this role offers the chance to drive strategy, lead a talented team, and deliver impactful campaigns in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

About the role of a Social Media Strategist

As a Social Media Strategist, you will take ownership of social media strategy and execution across multiple platforms. Working closely with senior leadership, you will develop innovative campaigns, grow brand presence, and ensure consistent messaging across markets. This is an opportunity to combine creativity with leadership and make a measurable impact on a high-growth consumer brand.

Key Responsibilities of a Social Media Strategist

• Lead social media strategy and oversee execution of high-impact campaigns
• Manage, mentor, and develop a growing social media team
• Shape the brand voice with creative and engaging content
• Analyse performance data to optimise campaigns and drive results
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, startup environment

Candidate profile

We are looking for a driven professional who brings:

• 5+ years’ experience in social media strategy and execution
• Proven track record within FMCG, ideally in a startup or high-growth setting
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams
• Creative mindset with analytical ability to measure impact
• Self-motivation and the ability to thrive in an autonomous role

Why apply

This is a unique opportunity to make your mark in a company scaling rapidly. You will have the freedom to lead, the support to grow, and the flexibility to balance work and life with hybrid working.

How to Apply

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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