Social Media Manager (In-house role in a regulated industry)

Gotthetshirt; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital communications agency in the UK seeks a skilled Social Media Manager to lead a talented team in producing high-quality content. This in-house role focuses on ensuring compliance and strategy while fostering creativity. The candidate should have leadership experience in a regulated environment and strong skills in social media management and brand consistency. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage and motivate creative teams within a fast-paced or regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of social media strategy and performance tracking.
• Familiarity with compliance in a regulated sector.
• Excellent eye for detail and brand consistency.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coordinate the social media team.
• Review and approve outgoing social media content.
• Oversee content scheduling and workflow management.
• Track social media metrics and generate reports.
• Collaborate with marketing and compliance teams.
• Stay updated on emerging social media trends.

Skills

Team Leadership Experience

Strategic Oversight

Regulatory Awareness

Brand Stewardship

Organisation & Process

Job description

Social Media Manager

2 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants

Industry: Regulated Sector (Education / Financial Services)
Location: South Yorkshire (In‑house, 4 days onsite, 1 remote)
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (Depending on Experience)
Reports to: Head of Marketing

About the Role

Are you a social media leader who knows how to get the best out of creative teams? Then you may be the right fit for our client partner. This exciting opportunity allows you to manage a talented team of content creators while ensuring every post, campaign, and idea meets the highest standards of quality, compliance, and impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing the Social Media Team – Lead, mentor, and coordinate a group of in‑house content creators to deliver high‑quality, engaging, and compliant content across multiple social channels.
• Quality Control & Compliance Oversight – Review and approve all outgoing social media content, ensuring accuracy, brand tone, and adherence to industry regulations.
• Scheduling & Workflow Management – Oversee the content calendar, ensuring timely delivery and effective coordination between creative, marketing, and compliance teams.
• Performance & Reporting – Track social media metrics, generate reports, and use insights to guide improvements in content strategy and team efficiency.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work closely with marketing, communications, and compliance teams to ensure campaigns support broader business goals and meet regulatory standards.
• Trend Awareness & Innovation – Keep ahead of emerging trends and social platform developments to guide the team’s creative direction.

What You Bring

• Team Leadership Experience – Proven ability to manage and motivate creative teams within a fast‑paced or regulated environment.
• Strategic Oversight – Strong understanding of social media strategy, performance tracking, and content scheduling tools.
• Regulatory Awareness – Familiarity with compliance and brand reputation management in a regulated sector (such as healthcare, financial services, or similar).
• Brand Stewardship – Excellent eye for detail, tone, and brand consistency across all visual and written content.
• Organisation & Process – Strong project management skills; confident managing calendars, approvals, and workflow systems.

What’s in it for You?

• An in‑house role where you can shape and elevate how a brand is represented online.
• Join a supportive, collaborative environment with a culture built on trust and quality.
• Competitive salary, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
• Be part of a growing communications team in an organisation with purpose and integrity.

Ready to Lead with Impact?

If you’re a people‑first social media professional ready to take ownership of quality, strategy, and delivery while leading a high‑performing creative team, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Marketing
• Industries: Financial Services and Education