Social Media Lead

We're looking for a talented Social Media Lead on behalf of a highly respected agency, supporting the social media activity for a major consumer brand. This is an exciting five-month fixed-term contract for an experienced social media professional who can lead strategic thinking, creative delivery and client relationships, ensuring standout social content across multiple platforms. Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm Opportunity to lead social strategy and delivery for a globally recognised consumer brand Work closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional agency teams Duties and responsibilities Lead the end-to-end social media delivery for a majorbrand, ensuring high-quality output across all social channels Develop insight-led content strategies, creative ideas and platform-specific recommendations that support brand objectives Oversee content production, community management, creator partnerships and always-on social planning Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders, presenting strategies, concepts and performance recommendations with confidence Manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, budgets and production schedules are met Provide leadership and guidance to the wider social team, helping to maintain high standards across all deliverables Monitor platform trends, audience behaviours and cultural moments to identify opportunities for relevant and engaging social content Required skills and experience Extensiveexperience in social media, with proven experience in a senior agency-side role involving client account management and strategical planning. Strong background delivering social media campaigns for large clients, ideally within F&B, FMCG, retail, hospitality or other consumer-focused sectors Excellent knowledge of TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, with a clear understanding of platform-specific content strategies Experience leading creator and influencer activity, including talent selection, briefing and campaign oversight Confident communicator with the ability to present recommendations, strategies and creative concepts to senior stakeholders Strong organisational and project management skills, with experience managing multiple priorities, production timelines and budgets Demonstrable understanding of social trends, online culture and how social media contributes to brand growth and audience engagement #J-18808-Ljbffr