Communications and Social Media Manager

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12.08.2025Expiry Date:

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We are looking for a

Communications and Social Media Manager (Maternity Cover)

to join the dynamic communications team at London’s historic food market. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of Borough Market’s communications function in a hands-on and creative role which directly shapes how people see and feel about the most famous market in the UK.Reporting to the Head of Communications and Marketing, the key focus of this role is to develop and manage Borough Market’s social media and communications functions to enhance the Trust’s overall reputation and build support for the Market’s corporate and societal aims, in addition to working alongside the Head of Communications and Marketing to support generalist communications activity.Interim Communications and Social Media ManagerContract:

One-year fixed term maternity cover contractLocation:

Hybrid based between Borough Market and home with ideally three days per week on site, potentially twoHours:

Full-time, 35 hours per weekClosing date for applications:

Friday 23rd MayInterviews:

Interviews will be held in person week commencing 2nd JuneCore responsibilities within your role will be to:Develop, manage and execute BM’s organic social plans to help to deliver BM’s purpose and key messages to customers and audiencesDeliver social and traditional PR content and influencer marketing to communicate the Market’s key messagesManage and implement the Market’s social media and communications activities in line with the Trust’s strategic planManage external filming requests and report internally on press and social media coverageDevelop and manage collaborative and partnership working arrangements with a wide range of external stakeholders; ensuring BM’s purpose and aims are communicated effectively and consistently to influencers, supporters and the mediaManage relationships with relevant agencies including social media and content creationSupport the Head of Communications and Marketing in the development of a communications strategy and purpose in line with the Market’s 2030 Strategy ensuring Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all outputsSupport the Head of Communications and Marketing in the execution of the corporate and crisis communications strategySupport the Marketing and Events Manager to develop an external and internal events programme to assist in the delivery of the BM’s societal and charitable aims for visitors, traders, tenants and staffChampion the Borough Market brand including across all social media channelsSupport the Board and Senior Management team (SMT) to build the organisation’s brand and valuesDeputise for the Head of Communications and Marketing as requiredProvide guidance and advice to SMT on social media issuesYou will need to be a talented and creative social media expert who can help cultivate a thriving culture of engagement across the Market’s community of staff, traders and visitors. You will be a team player collaborating with the wider team on creating engaging content to ensure that Borough Market’s story is as visible to priority audiences as possible.Applicants will need to have a strong social media background and creative digital skills. Experience in a similar role or environment as well as outstanding communications skills, a self-starter approach and a keen interest in food and drink are essential.We would love to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:Previous experience of working in a PR and social media role with strong creative flairUp to date knowledge of all current social media channels for consumer and business audiencesExtensive social media management experience including experience of working with influencersAbility to create and edit persuasive and compelling copyAbility to brief external creative resources as well as to film, photograph, and edit required contentEngagement and networking skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholdersExperience of proactively handling of press and media requestsSolid skills across social media software including video editing and design software such as Adobe and CanvaA demonstrable passion for and knowledge of the good food sector and sustainable production is extremely desirable and would be a considerable advantage within the roleCharity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work ..... full job details .....