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Senior Social Media Manager – £48,000–£50,000 a Year

Employer: Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)
Location: Coventry, England
Salary: £48,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Fixed-term (12 months)
Working pattern: Full-time, hybrid
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Vacancies: 1
Expected start date: January 2027
Closing date: Sunday, 25 October 2026, at 11:55 pm
Reference number: 485806

Visa sponsorship: Not stated in the advert. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship should contact AHDB directly to confirm whether sponsorship is available before applying.

Job Overview

Looking for a senior social media leadership role in the UK with a salary of up to £50,000 a year?

The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is recruiting a Senior Social Media Manager to join its Media Relations and External Affairs team on a 12-month fixed-term contract starting in January 2027.

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This opportunity is suited to an experienced social media or digital communications professional who can develop effective strategies, lead a team and advise senior leaders on digital engagement.

The successful candidate will work on a hybrid basis, splitting their time between AHDB’s Coventry headquarters and home working.

About the Employer

AHDB is an independent, impartial public body supporting British agriculture. It works with producers in the beef, lamb, pork, dairy and cereals sectors, providing research, insights, marketing campaigns and export opportunities to help agricultural businesses remain competitive and sustainable.

Key Responsibilities

As Senior Social Media Manager, your duties will include:

  • Developing, implementing and improving AHDB’s social media strategy.
  • Managing social media channels to support organisational goals and sector priorities.
  • Advising directors, senior managers and stakeholders on social media and digital communications.
  • Leading, managing and developing the Social Media team.
  • Delivering campaigns that increase engagement and achieve measurable results.
  • Using audience insights, analytics, KPIs and performance reports to improve decision-making.
  • Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Managing social media responses to emerging issues, misinformation and periods of heightened public interest.

Requirements and Person Specification

Applicants should demonstrate:

  • Significant practical experience in a senior social media or digital communications position.
  • Experience developing, implementing and evaluating social media strategies.
  • A proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong knowledge of social media platforms, trends, tactics and best practices.
  • Experience advising and influencing directors, senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience using analytics, KPIs and performance reporting to improve results.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

This is a senior-level opportunity, so applicants should have substantial relevant experience and leadership skills.

Salary and Employee Benefits

The successful candidate will receive an annual salary of £48,000–£50,000, depending on experience, alongside the following benefits:

  • 35 working hours per week, Monday to Friday.
  • 33 days of annual leave plus one privilege day, inclusive of bank holidays.
  • Life assurance worth four times the annual salary.
  • A defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General.
  • Enhanced pay for up to 20 weeks of maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, subject to length of service.
  • One paid volunteering day each year.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Training and professional development opportunities.
  • An agreed development plan.
  • Staff recognition awards.
  • Reward Gateway membership, offering online discounts and savings.

Working Arrangements

This is a hybrid position based at AHDB’s Coventry headquarters, with a combination of office and home working.

The role is full-time and scheduled for 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Visa Sponsorship and Right to Work

Visa sponsorship is not confirmed in the published advert. The employer has not explicitly stated that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for this vacancy.

If you require sponsorship, contact AHDB’s recruitment team at recruitment@ahdb.org.uk or call 02476 935722 to clarify eligibility before submitting your application.

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The advert also lists nationality and right-to-work requirements. Applicants should review these requirements and confirm that they are eligible to work in the UK.

Application and Selection Process

To apply, prepare and upload your CV and cover letter through AHDB’s recruitment portal.

The selection process is expected to include:

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  1. Application review: Hiring managers will assess submitted applications.
  2. First-stage interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview via Microsoft Teams.
  3. Second-stage interview: Successful candidates will attend a face-to-face interview at AHDB’s headquarters in Coventry, Warwickshire, using a competency-based framework.

Feedback will only be provided to candidates who attend an interview or assessment.

AHDB reserves the right to close the vacancy early if it receives a significant number of suitable applications.

Application deadline: Sunday, 25 October 2026, at 11:55 pm.

Apply here: https://careers.ahdb.org.uk/vacancy/senior-social-media-manager—fixed-term-contract-620415.html

Important Information for Applicants

AHDB states that applications may use artificial intelligence as a support tool, but all examples and statements must be truthful, factually accurate and based on the applicant’s own experience. Applications containing plagiarised material may be withdrawn.

The successful candidate will also be required to complete the applicable Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks.

For recruitment enquiries, contact recruitment@ahdb.org.uk.

Original Vacancy Source

This vacancy was advertised through Civil Service Jobs on behalf of the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

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