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Explore our vision: Incredible, effortless recruitment
£30k-£50k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Content and creativity
Ask to see accounts they've grown and the content that worked.
Platform fit
Match their strengths to the platforms that matter to you.
Community and commercial
Look for someone who builds engagement and links it to results, not just followers.
How to run the hire
1. Define the platforms and goals
Be clear on the channels, audience and outcomes.
2. Score for growth and results
Weight audience and engagement growth over vanity metrics.
3. Source and screen
Approach candidates whose work fits your brand and platforms.
4. Review real accounts
Look at accounts they've run and grown.
5. Reference impact
Confirm they grew engagement and supported the business.
Fees typically run 15-18% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts.
Usually 4-8 weeks.
Platform focus and brand fit are the main variables.
A Social Media Manager owns a brand's presence across social platforms - planning and creating content, growing the audience, engaging the community and reporting on results.
The best tie social activity to business outcomes.
No - the good ones set strategy, create content, build community and measure impact.
We screen for people who grow an audience and link it to the business, not just keep the feed active.
Try: Show me an account you grew and how.
Which platforms are you strongest in?
How do you handle a negative comment or crisis? and How do you tie social to results?
Yes, across consumer brands, B2B and services.
We match platform and brand style to your needs.
Tell us about your role and a specialist marketing recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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