Social Media Manager (Organic)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Media Manager to join our growing team. This role will be responsible for using social media to influence and engage a wide range of customers, and to achieve broader business goals. This role will need to maintain a high degree of expertise and specialist knowledge in social media to deliver best-in-class social media campaigns, manage key channels, provide guidance, training, and mentoring to others, and where necessary develop and maintain documentation of key policies and processes. 

What you will be doing:

• Work with your team to design, implement, and launch social media marketing promotions in order to reach and engage priority target audiences (i.e. existing and/or potential customers, KOLs, influencers, etc.) across various social media platforms (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.). 
• Ensure your team is working seamlessly with internal team leads across social and other marketing verticals on the development of social media marketing campaigns to ensure messaging, cadence, imagery, and targeting methodologies clearly align with customer needs and/or the campaign’s overarching strategic vision.  
• Maintain a line-of-sight to the latest industry developments within the social media space, recommending areas for improvement/optimization where relevant to ensure T&F’s social media marketing approach remains in-line with industry standards.  
• Manage a small team of specialists. 

What we are looking for:

• Demonstrable experience and expertise in social media strategies, including paid and organic.  
• Experience of planning, delivering, and reporting on strategic activities that drive organizational growth.  
• Ability to manage own time and set own priorities.  
• Excellent relationship-building skills. 
• Dedication to learning and self-development.  
• Demonstrable leadership and people-management skills. 
• Manages the implementation of change through positive behavior and attitude; Contributes ideas of how to best manage and implement changes based on customer needs.  
• Ability to inspire others towards a common vision or goal.  
• Experience with a social media tool such a Sprinklr or sprout social. 
• Understanding of social listening and using this to drive value. 
• Develops and implements innovative ideas that improve work processes or results; Maintains advanced knowledge of new marketing/industry trends.  

What we offer in return:

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business, working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.

• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture.
• 25 days annual leave per year 
• 3 additional discretionary days for December holiday
• 4 paid volunteering days each year
• Employee assistance program – offering 24/7 well-being support
• Bonus and commission (if applicable)
• AXA private medical insurance
• Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance, plus optical and medical care.

Additional Information:

This role will be based in the United Kingdom and you must have the right to live and work in UK, Taylor & Francis has flexible hybrid working options for how employees can work based on their role. 

Closing Date: 29th March 2024. Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we will be interviewing alongside advertising. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Being ‘you’ at Taylor and Francis: Here at Taylor & Francis, we know that many times the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can feel discouraged about applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. We encourage you to apply if you're excited about working for us and have some of the skills or experience we're looking for. We believe in the notion that many skills and experiences are transferrable, and you could be just what we need! Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly believe in the value of diversity of people and thought. We strive to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where our colleagues can learn, develop, and succeed, all while feeling comfortable with being their true self. We embrace all walks of life regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic under local law.

To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers

Or better yet check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. It’s also a good way of meeting our recruitment team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-&-francis-group/life/79e0c27c-afdf-4bbb-84e6-5f8ed5e10bb8/