Junior Social Media Executive

Handle Recruitment are looking for a Social Media and Community Manager to join our clients leading beauty PR agency.This is a senior level hire, that is very strategy focused so we are looking for someone who has extensive experience within the beauty industry. Central London | Hybrid Up to £45,000 based on experience About the client: Our client is a full-funnel influencer marketing specialist with an extensive network of influential relationships and a proprietary nano and micro creator platform. As part of a globally renowned beauty-focused business, it delivers creative strategy, integrated marketing communications, audience-first brand experiences, and culturally connected social commerce powered by specialist expertise and proprietary technology. Our Clients Values: * Creativity * Inclusivity * Positivity * Excellence The Social Media & Community Manager plays a pivotal role in cultivating meaningful connections within our client's vibrant community of thousands of beauty creators, inspiring engagement, collaboration, and brand advocacy across the UK & IRE. An expert in social media and community management, this individual engages daily with members to spark meaningful conversations and ensure every touch point across social channels inspires, educates, and entertains with authority and a genuine passion for beauty. A true social native and natural relationship builder, the Social Media & Community Manager possesses deep knowledge of the social media landscape and the confidence to both create and appear in social-first content, as well as host offline community-building experiences.Passionate about beauty and digital culture, they bring fresh thinking and innovative ideas, staying ahead of evolving beauty, creator, and content trends to ensure community management remains best-in-class in a fast-moving social environment. This role also owns and delivers the overarching social strategy, driving growth across all channels through strong leadership, collaboration with the wider team, and active engagement with the community itself. The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking team that celebrates creativity and community, while shaping the future of beauty within the creator economy.Core Responsibilities * Lead and nurture the community of beauty creators, fostering genuine relationships and creating opportunities for connection, collaboration, and advocacy * Act as the voice of the brand within the community, engaging daily to spark meaningful conversations and celebrate creators * Plan and host both online and offline community experiences, from workshops to creator events, strengthening engagement and connection * Own end-to-end social strategy across all channels, ensuring the brand voice remains distinctive, consistent, and culturally relevant * Develop and execute strategies to grow followers, engagement, and participation through organic and community-driven content * Analyse social insights and performance data to continuously refine content formats, channel mix, and posting cadence * Collaborate with creators, internal teams, and partners to deliver standout, social-first creative content * Confidently create and appear in content, embodying the brand's tone of voice and visual identity * Stay ahead of emerging social, beauty, and creator trends, bringing innovative ideas that elevate engagement * Manage and mentor the Senior Social Media & Community Executive, driving excellence across content, engagement, and strategy * Represent the voice of the community internally, sharing insights that inform brand direction and creator strategy * Champion a data-driven mindset, defining success metrics and optimising performance through testing and iteration * Proactively identify new tools, formats, and trends that enhance community experience and content impact * Bring creativity and passion for beauty and social media to life across all social channelsWe are looking for someone who has 4+ years social and community management experience, with proven experience of growing platforms and communities.Apply below today to proceed your application to the next stage. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Handle Recruitment is seeking a junior Project Manager with experience in retail, merchandising or store fixtures to join a global consumer tech brand!*This is a one year contract to start ASP, hybrid working in Central London and a day rate equivalent of up to £50k salary*This is a superb opportunity to lead the deployment of store fixtures and merchandising assets across multiple markets, ensuring seamless delivery and exceptional quality on a global scale. The role suits someone who thrives working with diverse teams and managing complex projects in a fast-paced retail environment.In this role you will:Coordinate and manage retail deployment programmes, from design to installation, across regional and global teams.Facilitate shop briefs and oversee design and survey processes in collaboration with marketing and local teams.Ensure fixture installation is completed on time, to high standards, and compliant with brand requirements.Manage logistics and shipments of assets across multiple markets, tracking progress and resolving issues.Build reports and presentations to communicate programme outcomes and vendor performance.To be successful in this role you will have:Experience in project coordination or junior project management within retail, merchandising, or deployment.Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate clearly at all levels.Organisation skills, with excellent time management across multiple projects.Proficiency with project tracking and reporting tools, such as Salesforce or StoreBuilder.Confidence working in a global environment and handling fast-moving priorities.Please apply now for a further conversation!Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Handle Recruitment are seeking a Junior Social Media Executive to support content creation, drive channel growth, and assist with on-site media delivery at live events for a rapidly growing sports media company. Essex | 5 days a week in office £30,000 to £35,000 based on experience This role will include out of hours and weekend workResponsibilitiesDaily management and posting across our clients social channels.Creation of short-form video, reels, TikToks, and behind-the-scenes content.Assisting in live coverage of WNT event, including photography, video capture, and graphic support.Monitoring analytics, reporting on channel performance, and identifying growth opportunities.Supporting sponsor activations and digital deliverables.Assisting with marketing on socials to drive ticket sales.Management of CEO social channels as an arm of the WNT/Multi Sport promotional platforms. Qualifications & Skills Essential:Degree (or equivalent experience) in Marketing, Media, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.Demonstrable experience managing or creating content for social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, Facebook).Strong understanding of social media trends, algorithms, and best practices for sports content.Proficiency in short-form video creation and editing (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut, or similar).Basic graphic design skills (Photoshop, Canva, Illustrator, or similar).Excellent written communication, with the ability to write engaging, on-brand captions and copy.Strong organisational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Flexibility to travel internationally and work unsociable hours during live events.Basic understanding of marketing across social media and the tools within them.Full UK driving licenceDesirable:Experience working in live sports, entertainment, or events industries.Knowledge of pool, snooker, or other cue sports.Experience using social media analytics tools (Meta Business Suite, TikTok Analytics, YouTube Studio, etc.).Understanding of influencer and community engagement strategies.Previous involvement in sponsor activation or branded content creation. Personal AttributesPassionate about sports and storytelling.Creative mindset with attention to detail.Proactive, adaptable, and a team player.Willingness to learn and develop within the role. If you feel you have the right skill set and experience, apply below today to proceed your application for review. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.