Social Media Manager

Manchester, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own social strategy and content across boohooMAN platforms, driving brand presence, engagement and site traffic while coordinating with Creative, Brand, PR and Influencer teams.

  • Own social strategy and content across Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, X, YouTube and emerging platforms.
  • Collaborate with marketing, brand and campaigns to maximize reach and commercial impact.
  • Coach and lead the social team to move fast on trends, crises and partnerships.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and own boohooMAN's social media strategy across Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, X, YouTube and emerging platforms.
  • Create and deliver social plans that support key brand campaigns, product launches, collaborations and cultural moments.
  • Ensure social media activity aligns with wider marketing, brand and commercial objectives.
  • Identify opportunities to increase brand awareness, engagement, follower growth and traffic to site.
  • Stay ahead of social trends, platform developments and emerging technologies, ensuring boohooMAN remains culturally relevant and competitive.
  • Lead the development of social-first content that resonates with the boohooMAN customer.
  • Work closely with Creative, Brand, PR, Influencer and Marketing teams to ensure content is planned and executed effectively.
  • Oversee content calendars and ensure a consistent flow of engaging content across all platforms.
  • Provide creative direction for social content shoots, including campaign support, reactive content and behind-the-scenes activity.
  • Champion innovative content formats and storytelling approaches to maximise reach and engagement.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in social media, digital marketing or content marketing, ideally within fashion, retail or a fast-paced consumer brand.
  • Previous experience managing and developing a social media team.
  • Strong understanding of all major social platforms and platform best practice.
  • Proven experience developing and executing successful social media strategies.
  • Excellent knowledge of content creation, social-first storytelling and short-form video.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action.
  • Experience working closely with influencers, talent and external partners.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Commercially aware with an understanding of how social media contributes to wider business objectives.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive bonus scheme, company pension, share schemes, private medical cover and life assurance
  • Discount across all brands
  • Comprehensive wellbeing package
  • Ongoing learning and development with strong internal progression
  • On-site canteen serving breakfast, lunch, snacks and hot drinks
  • Free season ticket loan
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Debenhams Group

Debenhams Group is redefining the future of retail following the successful transformation of the iconic British heritage brand, Debenhams. Once bought out of administration, Debenhams has emerged as Britain's leading online department store, built for the future and primed for rapid growth. We’ve cultivated a vibrant community of brands, engaging millions of consumers, and we’re just getting started. Our Vision: 'Fashion. Beauty. Lifestyle. For everyone.' We aim to provide a diverse range of products that cater to all, while scaling Debenhams Group into a £multibillion GMV business, with a strong focus on profitability. The turnaround of Debenhams is the blueprint for the wider transformation of our Group. Our Youth Brands are undergoing a similar evolution, moving towards fashion-led marketplaces and adopting a leaner, more efficient operating model. As Debenhams Group, we’re embracing a new era, marked by fresh leadership, a bold strategy, and an unwavering focus on maximising value for our shareholders. With 5 core brands and our very own financial service, DebenhamsPay+, our journey is only beginning, and we are committed to leading the charge in global digital retail. With an emphasis on speed, innovation, and technology, we’re confident that our best days lie ahead.

8.9K employees (1,004 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
5.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
46.3%
Direct
23.9%
Referral
16.2%
Social
12.4%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~8.9K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
553 (6% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

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