Senior Social Media Manager - London

Greater London, Kensington and Chelsea, UK (On-site)

£50K/yr – £55K/yrSenior Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 8 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive Varley's organic social strategy across channels, building and executing content plans, formats and shoots, while collaborating with creators and cross-functional teams to deliver engaging, brand-aligned social content that supports growth.

  • Define channel roles and content pillars and evolve them as platforms change
  • Lead test-and-learn initiatives with clear success measures and scale winning ideas

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the organic social strategy across all channels, aligned to brand, product and commercial priorities
  • Build quarterly and monthly content plans around collection launches, campaigns, retail moments and always-on storytelling
  • Define channel roles, content pillars and formats, and evolve them as platforms and audience behaviour change
  • Bring a clear social point of view to cross-functional planning, making sure social is built into campaigns from the start, not adapted at the end
  • Partner with our in-house content creators to make content that's native to each platform, from campaign shoots to always-on formats
  • Set the standard for social-first craft, including hooks, pacing, edits, transitions, sound, on-screen text, graphics and cover frames
  • Translate our campaign, product and editorial content into multiple social formats, from short-form video and graphics to teaser posts, rather than simply resizing assets
  • Find new and engaging ways to communicate the brand's point of view across our channels
  • Build social needs into shoot plans and shot lists, and be actively involved in shoots, events, store activations and brand moments to direct and capture content
  • Work with the brand marketing team so creator content complements our own channel output

Requirements

  • 6+ years in social media, including at least 2–3 years leading strategy for a brand
  • A background in fashion, luxury or premium lifestyle brands
  • Genuine social expertise, with deep knowledge of Instagram and TikTok, including native features, formats and algorithms, and a close eye on what's next
  • A strong instinct for social-first content, including formats, edits, graphics and sound that drive engagement
  • A track record of introducing new ideas and formats, and turning tests into results
  • Confidence pitching ideas and making the case for them with senior stakeholders
  • A proven track record of growing engaged communities and delivering measurable results
  • Experience partnering with creative teams and content creators
  • Hands-on shooting, editing and design ability, with confidence in tools such as CapCut, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, Canva or Figma
  • A sharp editorial and visual eye, strong copywriting skills and an instinct for what feels on-brand

Benefits

  • - Employee discount of 50%.
  • - Friend and Family Purchase Scheme with 20% off.
  • - Uniform allowance.
  • - 25 Days holiday.
  • - Enhanced Maternity and Parental Leave after 2 years.
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Varley

Varley is a contemporary fashion brand for the modern woman. Founded in 2014 by husband-and-wife Lara and Ben Mead, we are an international, family-run business headquartered between London and Los Angeles.Our year-round collections include knitwear, outerwear, and everyday staples, complemented by active pieces to create an elevated wardrobe for how you live and move. We are defined by the women who wear Varley and exist to instill quiet confidence through collections that enhance everything they already are. As women’s lives evolve, so do we.What started as a company of two, has grown into a close-knit team of thinkers, creators, and innovators, taking care of our clothes, each other, and our community. We're guided by two core beliefs: the pursuit of quality in everything we do and looking after one another.With over 160 employees across the UK and US, and over 1000 retail partners across the globe, we're proud of the amazing team and partnerships we've grown since our founding. We celebrate individuals and recognise the contribution that all our team members make. Initiative and creativity are encouraged, and we will do everything we can to bring out the best in people and watch them grow. As a result, the culture and community our team have built is unmatched. They are truly the driving force behind who Varley is today.

Founded in 2012
London, England, GBR
204 employees (72 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

£50K/yr – £55K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
25 (12% of company)
Median Tenure
3.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
504.5K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$17K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30.5%
Direct
58.5%
Referral
5.7%
Social
4.2%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~204
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Senior Social Media Manager - London

Varley · Greater London, Kensington and Chelsea, UK · On-site