Social Media Manager

Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Business on behalf of our client for this temporary position.
* Hours: 37 hours per week (full time)
* Contract: Temporary – 6 months
* Daily rate: £192.73
* Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)
This is an exciting opportunity to lead social media activity, shaping how our client connects with audiences across South Yorkshire. You will play a key role in delivering impactful, high-quality digital communications that support organisational priorities and strengthen public engagement.
About the role
As Social Media Manager, you will lead the strategic direction, planning, and delivery of social media activity across their channels. You will ensure content is timely, engaging, and aligned with their priorities, supporting campaigns, announcements, and public information.
You will coordinate content planning across short, medium, and long-term timeframes, balancing proactive campaigns with reactive communications in a fast-paced environment. The role involves overseeing the creation of high-quality digital and multimedia content, working closely with internal teams, designers, videographers, and external partners.
You will ensure consistency in messaging, brand, tone of voice, and accessibility, while embedding best practice across the organisation. You will monitor performance, use audience insight to shape content, and drive continuous improvement and innovation in digital communications.
The role also includes managing approvals and governance processes, identifying and mitigating risks, overseeing social media scheduling and publishing, supporting digital advertising, and contributing to out-of-hours cover as part of a rota.
About you
You are an experienced social media or digital communications professional, confident leading strategy and delivery in a busy, high-profile environment. You have strong knowledge of social media platforms, trends, and best practice, and can create engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences.
You are highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities, balancing planned campaigns with reactive work. You have excellent communication skills and can work effectively with senior stakeholders, providing clear advice and guidance.
You are creative and collaborative, with experience working alongside designers, videographers, and partners to produce high-quality content. You are confident using data and insight to improve performance and are proactive in identifying opportunities to innovate and enhance digital communications.
You have strong judgement and attention to detail, with an understanding of reputational risk and the importance of accurate, accessible, and inclusive communication