Social Media Manager vacancy
Job Description
We are on the lookout for the next Social for Good team member to join our organic social team early in 2026.
About the role
As part of our organic social team, you’ll play a key role in delivering impactful social media work for our clients – from content creation and community management to reporting and nurturing great client relationships. You’ll bring strategy to life, help grow engaged communities, and turn ideas into effective, purpose-driven social content.
You’ll also be confident creating short-form video content and, where needed, happy to be on camera to help bring ideas to life for our clients and our own channels.
We work a 4-day week - so we’re looking for someone who’s highly organised, efficient, and confident managing their own workload, time, and priorities. This role is ideal for someone who loves the variety of social, thrives on results, and enjoys working with purpose-driven brands.
Key focus
Deliver high-quality, creative content and community engagement that aligns with each client's strategy
Build trusted client relationships through clear communication and consistent delivery
Manage multiple client accounts and meet deliverables within agreed timelines
Track performance, create insightful monthly reports, and adjust approach based on results
Reports to: Head of Organic Social
Start date: March 2026 / ASAP
Responsibilities
Organic Social Media Management
Plan, create, and schedule content across social platforms
Create engaging short-form video content for social media (from concept to capture and edit), including being comfortable appearing on camera when required
Confidently capture content in-house or on location (e.g. filming clients, team members, or yourself)
Write clear, engaging, on-brand copy
Design on-brand graphics using Canva, maintaining consistency and high visual standards
Capture and edit short-form video and photography for social media use
Use tools like Sprout Social to manage scheduling and monitor performance
Create monthly reports with insights and recommendations based on KPIs
Attend client meetings to present content, review performance, and plan next steps
Adapt content styles and tone of voice to different client brands
Community Management
Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and community conversations
Represent each client’s brand voice authentically and professionally
Build and maintain inclusive and engaged online communities through proactive interactions
General Contributions
Support with internal marketing activities as and when required (writing content, promoting events etc)
Occasionally support with office administration or internal coordination tasks
Decision-making Authority
Whilst you’ll be fully supported when needed, you’ll be trusted to make decisions about a lot of your day to day work.
Makes day-to-day decisions on planning, copywriting, scheduling, and community management for assigned client accounts
Executes content and creative choices independently within client strategy and brand guidelines
Manages delivery of contracted outputs, including task prioritisation and deadline management
Acts as the main point of contact for assigned clients, managing content updates and feedback
Identifies and flags upsell opportunities or delivery improvements, sharing ideas with the senior team
Contributes to internal improvements and workflow optimisation
Performance Measures
Achievement of KPIs and deliverables across assigned client accounts
Timely delivery of content, reports, and community activity
Positive client feedback and trusted, long-term relationships
High quality of work requiring minimal revision or oversight
Demonstrated contribution to client impact through content performance and insight
Active participation in team collaboration, learning, and internal development
Is this you?
You’re a creative thinker with a strategic brain and a sharp eye for content. You don’t just post for the sake of it - you use social media to spark conversations, grow communities, and drive results. You bring energy, curiosity, and care to everything from copywriting to performance reporting.
Ideally, you’ve got at least one or two years’ experience managing social media for an organisation, with experience creating short-form video content and confidence capturing and editing video for social platforms. You’re confident using Canva, tools like Sprout Social or Hootsuite, and all major social platforms. You know how to adapt tone and content across clients, and your work is consistently on-brand, on-time, and high quality - no double-checking required.
Your’e passionate about creating positive impact in your work and have ideally have experience working with non-profits and/or B Corp organisations.
You’re results-driven, love working to KPIs, and can tell a story from the data. You’re always on top of platform updates and trends, and you enjoy thinking about how they can be used creatively and strategically. You’re also collaborative, supportive, and consultative - the kind of person both clients and teammates love to work with.
We won’t micromanage you - so you’ll thrive if you enjoy autonomy, stay organised, and take real pride in doing great work.
The Social for Good team from left to right: Nina, Ramin, Callum, Ella, Kerry, Rosie, Daria, Lucy, Ophelia. (we need a new photo to introduce Arantza, Adan and Alex too!)
About Social for Good
At Social for Good, we empower purpose-driven organisations to amplify and measure their impact through ethical and strategic social media.
You’ll be part of a friendly, inclusive team who care about meaningful work and doing it well. We’re collaborative and agile, always looking for ways to increase the value we deliver - for our clients and for each other.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
We want to grow our team with like-minded people: big on social, and with big hearts.
Pay & benefits
Salary £26,400 (we are a living wage employer)
6 weeks holiday (plus one extra day for each full year you’re with us)
4 day week (32 hrs work with full pay and benefits) after 3 months
1 mental health day a year just for you
Monthly 1:1s
Performance reviews every 6 months
Dedicated learning & development budget for training and events
£50 a year to spruce up your WFH setup
Pension contributions
Casual dress code
What it’s like to work here
A 4-day week with flexible hours - work around your life, not the other way around. Our core hours 10–4, but you decide the rest - we trust you to manage your time and calendar
Office based or hybrid working - our office is based at Projects in Brighton and most of us work 50% office/50% home. We will also consider application from people further afield who need to work remotely.
Quarterly in-person team socials
A culture that prioritises deep work and minimal meetings
A team that supports, respects, and uplifts each other
Four values are key to the way we work: challenging, collaboration, empowering, and integrity. You’ll be expected to demonstrate these consistently through your work.
We challenge - we’re not a passive 'yes' agency; we listen, learn and delve deeper to achieve more.
We collaborate across all aspects of work to be more creative, productive and open.
We empower clients and colleagues with the insight, confidence, skills and tools to maximise their impact.
Our integrity allows us to stand proudly behind our work with confidence.
Learn more about our culture here.
Interested?
Please email careers@socialforgood.co.uk with the subject line Social Media Manager Vacancy with your CV and a cover letter that tells us why this is the job for you and why you’re the person for this job.
Closing date for applications: 12pm Monday 19th January 2026. We will organise interviews as and when we see great applications.
Previous applicants are welcome to apply.
We’re excited, are you? 💙