Global Head of Social and Community

We’re Pentland Brands; a dynamic, global family business, and proud owners and licensees of many iconic active and footwear brands. With a community of over 1,300 team members worldwide, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and champion growth and development. Our success is built on teamwork, courage, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

WHAT’S THE MISSION FOR THIS ROLE?

As Speedo’s Global Head of Social & Community, you will drive the global social media strategy, build brand awareness, and cultivate a highly engaged community. You will lead innovative, social-first campaigns, oversee influencer marketing, and enhance Speedo’s digital presence across key markets. Reporting directly to the VP of Brand & Marketing, you will collaborate cross-functionally with regional leads, marketing, product, creative, and external agencies to ensure Speedo’s social media efforts align with global business objectives and reflect our brand heritage. Your role will be pivotal in enhancing engagement, driving conversion, and delivering industry-leading content.

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE DO?

As our Global Head of Social & Community you will be responsible for:

• Develop and implement short- and long-term social media strategies across all platforms, ensuring alignment with brand marketing, product launches, and business goals. Lead regional teams in adapting and executing the global strategy to support local marketing initiatives.
• Design and deliver breakthrough, data-driven, social-first campaigns that resonate with diverse global audiences. Drive creative excellence to ensure that all content reflects Speedo’s brand principles and programs.
• Continuously explore new ways to engage and grow Speedo’s digital community. Leverage insights and industry trends to create meaningful interactions with our audience across social platforms.
• Lead the global influencer and affiliate programmes, building strong relationships with content creators, ambassadors, and influencers. Develop disruptive, industry-leading content to drive engagement, brand awareness, and conversion.
• Collaborate with regional leads, internal teams, and external agencies to execute cohesive global and regional social media strategies:
• Work with marketing and product teams to align social media efforts with product launches and brand marketing programs.
• Partner with regional teams to amplify global strategies and ensure local campaigns align with market needs, including social amplification and influencer marketing.
• Collaborate with the creative team and agencies to produce compelling, on-brand content.
• Integrate social media efforts with broader media strategies by working with the paid media team.
• Manage and optimise customer review platforms, ensuring timely and authentic responses to social media comments, maintaining positive brand sentiment and brand engagement.
• Measure and optimise the performance of social media campaigns. Provide monthly reports on KPIs, trends, and insights, using data to inform future strategies and continuously improve performance.
• Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing social and community team. Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring that the team is equipped to execute day-to-day strategies effectively.

WHAT DO I BRING TO THE ROLE?

You just might be our next superstar if you have the following skills and experience:

• Extensive experience in leading global social media strategies for major brands.
• Expertise in managing influencer and affiliate programmes, with a strong understanding of community engagement.
• Proven ability to create innovative, data-driven social media campaigns that resonate across diverse markets.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performance teams.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, able to work with internal teams and external agencies globally.
• Data-driven mindset, with the ability to leverage insights to optimise social media strategies and deliver measurable business results.
• A passion for social media, digital marketing, and building online communities.

We want you to live our company principles, bringing a strong consumer focus, while always looking for ways to improve and grow in your role. Take ownership of your work and be proactive in solving problems whilst communicating openly and treating everyone with respect and kindness. And, of course, let your creativity shine by bringing your unique style and individuality to the Pentland Brands Team.

Global Head of Social & Community | Farringdon, London | Employment type: Permanent, full time

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Competitive Salary + discretionary bonus
• 25 Days Holiday: Increases with length of service and the option to purchase additional days to suit your needs.
• Discounts: Brand discounts (including friends and family and JD Sports), Sample Sales, and other retail discounts and perks.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Generous enhanced parental leave policies
• Health Perks: Choose from a variety of health-related perks including medical cash plan, critical illness cover, life assurance, gym and fitness discounts, dental insurance, eye care, and health screening to maintain your wellbeing.
• Travel Perks: Take advantage of our season ticket loan, cycle to work schemes, electric car schemes, and discounts on home charging units to support eco-friendly commuting.
• Flexible Working: We offer hybrid working and flexible working hours, allowing you to start your day earlier or later to help with commute costs or personal commitments.
• Chance to join our Charity, D&I and Sustainability employee networks.

As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive culture across our business, stores, and office environment.

We warmly welcome your application.