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Social Media & Community Manager (Maternity Cover)
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Social Media & Community Manager (Maternity Cover)
Company: The James
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)
Location: Sheffield, UK (with regular trips to Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham) Contract Length: Approx. 6-12 months
The James is an award-winning and fast-growing portfolio of Build-to-Rent (BTR) properties, delivering premium, community-driven living experiences across the UK’s key regional cities. With over 300 residents (and growing), their mission is to create vibrant, connected communities in beautiful, thoughtfully designed spaces.
They’re looking for a Social Media & Community Manager to cover maternity leave – someone dynamic, creative, and people-oriented – to carry the torch and continue growing our brand and resident engagement across Sheffield, Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham.
Your Role
This is a hybrid role combining social media content creation and community engagement. You’ll be the face and voice of The James online and on the ground, creating unforgettable content and experiences for our residents.
Key Responsibilities
* Social Media Management & Content Creation
* Manage and produce engaging content across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube
* Create videos, reels, graphics, and written content that highlight our properties, residents, and events
* Write compelling copy tailored to a Millennial and Gen-Z audience
* Collaborate with freelance creatives (videographers, editors, photographers) to produce high quality content
* Stay current with social media trends and adjust strategy accordingly
* Monitor and respond to messages and comments across channels
* Create engaging internal content for our Resident App
* Produce and present podcast episodes with residents and other guests
Community Management & Event Coordination
* Plan and run a diverse range of events – from hikes and yoga sessions to parties and socials Work closely with residents, on site management teams, and external vendors to deliver successful events
* Get to know our residents and cultivate tight-knit, vibrant communities
* Ensure all community activities reflect The James’ identity and values
Who You Are
They’re looking for someone who:
* Is highly proactive, organised, and bursting with creative ideas
* Has a confident, on-camera presence – you’re comfortable being the face of our brand
* Loves people and thrives in social, energetic environments
* Is skilled in video shooting, editing, and graphic design (e.g. Adobe Suite, Canva, CapCut, etc.)
Has experience growing social media channels (not necessarily in property)
* Has a background in social media, event coordination, community management or marketing
* Can juggle multiple projects and still deliver high-quality results
Travel
* You’ll be based in Sheffield
* Regular travel to Liverpool and Manchester, with future travel to Birmingham
* All travel expenses covered by The James
Perks & Benefits
* Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
* A highly varied and active role within an award-winning, ambitious team
* Travel perks and expense coverage
* Fun, collaborative, creative work environment
* Great experience within a respected brand in the property and lifestyle sector
This is a Maternity Cover Role
This is a fixed-term contract role to cover maternity leave, expected to last approximately 6–12 months, with the potential for future opportunities within The James Group.
Ready to Apply?
If you're passionate about social media, community-building, and curating unforgettable experiences, we want to hear from you.
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