Job Title: Social Media Manager (6-Month Contract, 2–3 Days/Week)
Location: London / Hybrid
Client: Leading fashion brand with cultural roots in music
ABOUT MARGARET:
We are Margaret, a creative studio and global communications company specialising in arts & culture. We offer consultancy, creative studio, communications and partnerships. We are part of the B Corps community and members of the 1% for the Planet Initiative which means we donate 1% of our income to environmental charities. In 2025 and 2024 we are in the Campaign Magazines Top 100 Places to work list.
Currently a team of 15 working from East London, Margaret prides itself on being flexible, open and fun with a hybrid structure in place combining working from our co-working studio in Shoreditch and days working from home. You can see and hear more from us and our work via our Instagram channel @margaret_london.
OUR BENEFITS:
Protein Studios co-working space in Shoreditch
Protein Studios membership and related benefits included free Frame classes
Invites to exhibition openings and film screenings of our cultural clients
ABOUT THIS ROLE:
We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded Social Media Manager to join our cultural communications company on a 6-month contract, 2–3 days per week, supporting a leading global fashion brand. This role will focus on driving the brand’s social media presence in the UK, ensuring alignment with both the global strategy and the London Gen Z audience, while maintaining the brand’s authentic voice rooted in music and culture.
The Social Media Manager will be responsible for strategy, content planning, publishing coordination, and reporting, providing ongoing insights and actionable recommendations to optimise the brand’s social media impact.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Consulting
Provide ongoing strategic guidance using monthly social media insights to inform content direction.
Consult with the internal team to ensure the brand’s social presence and personality align with global strategy and London audience.
Advise the client team on timing and approach for content publishing to maximise engagement.
Content Planning & Publishing Coordination
Develop monthly content calendars and publishing plans with ready-to-publish copy and actionable recommendations.
Coordinate the delivery of finalised content for posting across clients channels.
Share insights from organic content performance with the client’s internal paid social team to support campaign optimisation.
Reporting & Analysis
Compile and review monthly performance data to deliver actionable insights, identify trends, and recommend optimisations.
Prepare and attend key meetings
Manage client liaison including emails, approvals, edits, and scheduling.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
Proven experience (2+ years) managing social media for global or culturally influential brands, preferably in fashion or lifestyle sectors.
Experience of working in an agency so understand client management systems and ways of working. Able to confidently update clients with analytics and recommended next steps.
Strong understanding of the UK social media landscape and engagement tactics.
Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage content calendars, deadlines, and multiple stakeholders.
Analytical mindset with experience interpreting social media performance data – including Meta Business Suite
Confident client-facing communicator with experience liaising across internal and external teams.
CONTRACT DETAILS:
6-month fixed-term contract
2–3 days per week (flexible)
Fee rate – £250-300 per day depending on level of experience
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION (EDI)
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from underrepresented communities in the creative and communications industries.
We believe that diversity of experience, culture, and perspective drives creativity and innovation, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. All applications will be considered fairly and without bias, and we welcome conversations with candidates who may need additional support throughout the recruitment process.
To apply for the role please send in your CV with a covering letter to jobs@margaretlondon.com. For more information on Margaret go to www.margaretlondon.com or find us on Instagram @margaret_london.
