Senior Social Media Manager

Hybrid (Edinburgh) | 2 days in-office
Reports to: Group Account Director | Line manages: 1 Social Media Manager

The Opportunity

Denholm is delighted to be partnering with a high-growth, award-winning digital marketing agency as they look to appoint a Senior Social Media Manager.

This agency works with an impressive portfolio of global brands across sectors including media, financial services, and FMCG, delivering innovative, insight-led social and content strategies that drive measurable impact.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic and commercially-minded social specialist to step into a senior role with real influence-shaping client strategy, mentoring talent, and contributing to the continued growth of a leading agency.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Social Media Manager, you'll take ownership of key client relationships and lead best-in-class social strategy and delivery.

• Develop and own social media strategies across multiple client accounts, aligned to measurable business outcomes
• Translate client briefs into clear, compelling strategic direction, acting as a trusted advisor
• Lead day-to-day client relationships, managing communications across stakeholders and internal teams (creative, SEO, paid media)
• Mentor and develop team members, elevating performance and output
• Oversee community management frameworks, including tone of voice and escalation protocols
• Drive content ideation, working collaboratively with creative teams to deliver engaging, high-performing campaigns
• Own influencer campaigns end-to-end, from strategy and outreach to performance evaluation
• Optimise processes and workflows to ensure efficient delivery across multiple accounts
• Contribute to the evolution of the agency's social offering, supporting growth and innovation
• Stay ahead of trends, platform updates, and emerging formats
• Support new business pitches and contribute to winning new clients
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver integrated, multi-channel digital strategies

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 5 years' experience in social media and content marketing (agency experience preferred)
• Strong strategic expertise across key social platforms
• Proven track record of planning, executing, and measuring successful campaigns
• Experience managing and mentoring team members
• Proficiency in social media management and analytics tools
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation, and multitasking skills
• A confident and credible communicator, comfortable leading client discussions and presentations
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how social drives business results
• A genuine passion for social media, content, and digital innovation

Nice to Have

• Experience within FMCG and/or financial services sectors
• Exposure to international campaigns or markets

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE) + performance-related bonus
• Flexible hybrid working (minimum 2 days in office)
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + birthday off 🎉
• Access to mental wellness support platform
• Company pension scheme
• Regular team socials and events
• Relaxed, collaborative working environment
• A business committed to sustainability and carbon offsetting initiatives

Why Apply?

This is a standout opportunity to join a forward-thinking agency where you'll have genuine autonomy, work with globally recognised brands, and play a key role in shaping the future of their social and content offering.