Social Media Manager
| Company: | Randstad CPE |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £300 to £300 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Crawley, RH10 9AD |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 1 day remote |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Social Media Manager
Location:
Crawley (50%), remote (50%)
Contract:
Until year end
Pay rate:
Circa £300.00 per day, 2 days per week
About the Role
Are you a passionate social media specialist with a pulse on consumer trends, viral moments, and digital innovation?
We are looking for a
Social Media Manager
to act as our internal social expert across a portfolio of iconic brands. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering end-to-end social media strategies, creating standout content, driving community engagement, and partnering with top creators and influencers.
Managing brand budgets ranging from
£20k to over £100k+
, you will play a pivotal role in growing brand equity, elevating consumer experience journeys, and capturing market share of voice across key social platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Content Strategy & Creation:
Serve as the social voice of our brands. Source, curate, and produce dynamic "Always On" content (copy, imagery, video) and manage detailed monthly content calendars using tools like
Sprinklr
.
Community & Campaign Moderation:
Oversee active brand communities, responding in real time to trending moments, managing reactive opportunities, and ensuring brand safety in line with established tone of voice guidelines.
Influencer & Creator Networks:
Identify, activate, and nurture relationships with brand advocates and influencers in line with HFSS regulatory guidelines.
Social Listening & Insights:
Harness social listening tools (e.g., Talkwalker, Sprinklr) to spot cultural trends, understand emerging consumer behaviors, and deliver actionable insights back to brand and eCommerce teams.
Social Operations & Promotions:
Oversee channel maintenance, lead real-time campaign activations, and execute brand promotions and giveaways from concept to fulfillment.
Brand Protection & Crisis Management:
Partner closely with Corporate Communications and Consumer Engagement Services (CES) to proactively safeguard brand reputation.
Performance Reporting:
Track and analyze key campaign metrics to continuously optimize content performance and share best practices across the business.
What We Are Looking For
B2C Social Experience:
Proven track record managing social communities and campaign activations for B2C/FMCG brands.
Platform & Tool Expertise:
Strong experience with social media publishing and listening platforms (Sprinklr, Talkwalker) and platform-native tools. Familiarity with
Adobe Creative Suite
is a strong advantage.
Content & Copywriting Skills:
Sharp copywriting abilities paired with an eye for dynamic visual content.
Influencer & Campaign Execution:
Hands-on experience executing creator strategies, social promotions, and agency collaborations.
Regulatory Awareness:
Familiarity with advertising policies and industry regulations (e.g., HFSS guidelines).
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Highly collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder management skills across matrixed teams.
Personal Attributes:
A self-motivated thought leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, communicates with impact, and brings a passion for consumer engagement.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.