Social Media Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Mandrake is a multi-award-winning, boutique luxury lifestyle hotel in the heart of London’s Fitzrovia. Every aspect of The Mandrake has been thoughtfully curated and designed to offer guests a unique, immersive and truly unforgettable experience.
The Mandrake Hotel is seeking a creative and experienced Social Media Manager to oversee our online presence and manage our social media platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing social media strategies that align with our brand, increase engagement, and drive growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute social media strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement, in partnership with the creative director's and hotel owner's visions.
- Create and manage social media content calendars
- Manage the hotel's social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- Monitor and respond to customer inquiries and comments across all social media platforms
- Analyze social media metrics and prepare monthly reports to track growth and identify areas for improvement
- Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices and implement them to improve social media performance
- Collaborate with the hotel's sales and marketing team to create integrated campaigns that promote the hotel's offerings
- Work closely with other departments in the hotel to ensure that all social media content is accurate, on-brand, and aligns with the hotel's messaging
- Manage and oversee social media advertising campaigns
- Maintain a consistent brand voice and tone across all social media channels
Requirements:
- At least 3 years of experience in social media management
- Excellent communication, writing, and editing skills
- Proven ability to create engaging social media content and grow social media communities
- In-depth knowledge of social media platforms and their best practices
- Strong analytical skills to measure and report on social media metrics
- Experience managing social media advertising campaigns
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- A passion for hospitality and an understanding of the luxury hotel market
- Experience in the hospitality industry is a plus
The successful candidate will be based at The Mandrake in London. If you are an innovative thinker who is passionate about social media and hospitality, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and a cover letter explaining why you would be the perfect fit for this role.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30-40 per week
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Discounted or free food
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Social media marketing: 1 year (required)
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Social Media Manager roles across The Mandrake's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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