Social Media Manager

Be the face of things to come.

At Medik8, we don’t just follow trends; we formulate the future of skincare. As our Social Media Manager, you will be the driving force behind our global digital presence, transforming complex cosmeceutical science into high-impact social storytelling.

Joining our Global Customer Experience team and reporting to the Head of Communications, you will take full ownership of our social ecosystem. This is a role for an expert who marries strategic counsel with creative agility, ensuring our commitment to scientific integrity and collaborative excellence resonates across every platform.

The Role

You will be responsible for the end-to-end social strategy, moving from high-level planning to real-time execution. By collaborating with the key voices across the business, you will deliver social-first campaigns that sharpen our brand credibility and excite our global community. You will have the autonomy to run with your bright ideas, backed by data and a deep understanding of the premium skincare vertical.

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000

Hybrid:

Your Responsibilities

• Social Strategy & Growth: Own the global social calendar, making data-led decisions to ensure our output is best-in-class. You will be accountable for growing Medik8’s visibility and driving organic virality.
• Platform Mastery: Manage all backend structures and organic campaigns, maintaining direct relationships with platform partners at Meta and TikTok to keep us at the forefront of digital evolution.
• Expert Insight: Act as the internal authority on emerging technologies and content trends, sharing breakthrough insights with stakeholders to keep our strategy inventive and resourceful.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor an in-house team of content creators. You will foster a supportive environment where the team is encouraged to challenge boundaries and evolve their creative skills.
• Regional Collaboration: Partner closely with our UK and US teams to amplify local activations and talent partnerships, ensuring a cohesive global voice with regional relevance.
• Performance Analysis:

What We Are Looking For

• Proven Experience: You have at least 3 years of experience managing significant social accounts and leading content teams within a fast-paced environment.
• Skincare Savvy: An innate understanding of the premium or cosmeceutical skincare space is essential. You know what makes a community click.
• Analytical Mindset: You are comfortable with digital tools and platform analytics, using data to justify creative risks and refine your approach.
• Project Ownership: You are a self-starter with strong campaign management skills and the ability to navigate ambitious growth goals.
• Adaptive Growth: You possess a growth mindset and a "low ego" approach to feedback, constantly looking for ways to protect our values while pushing our digital boundaries.

About us

Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, we are a British, B Corp™ certified skincare brand renowned for clinical results without compromise. Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through our pioneering CSA Philosophy®: Vitamin C plus Sunscreen by day, and Vitamin A by night.

Culture & Benefits

We are a team of collaborative go-givers fuelled by a purpose-driven mentality. Innovation is at our core; we pride ourselves on doing everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. We work with integrity and agility, ensuring our commitment to sustainability and quality is never compromised. Above all, we believe in community. Our diverse talents work cross-functionally because we know we achieve more together. It’s just who we are!

Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:

• Wellbeing: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Flexible & Hybrid working, Private Medical Insurance, Mental Health support.
• Rewards: 75% Discount + Annual Product Allowance, Annual Performance Bonus, Long Service Awards.
• Growth: Up-skilling support, regular Lunch & Learns, Flexible Career opportunities.
• Impact: 2 Volunteering days per year, Matched Charitable Giving Scheme.

Want to do a little more research before you apply?

Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor & Instagram.

Our BCorp Commitment to JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion)

At Medik8, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe a rich tapestry of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives fuels the innovation behind our products.

Research shows many candidates only apply if they meet 100% of a job description, however, we use the "60% Rule": if you meet over 60% of the requirements and have the passion to learn the rest, we want to hear from you.

Our Inclusive Hiring Standards:

• Fair Chance Hiring: To support systemic justice, we do not request criminal record or credit checks during the application stage (unless legally required for the role).
• Blind Recruiting: We use anonymised CV screening to focus purely on your talent and reduce bias.
• Disability Confident: As a Level 2 employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum role criteria.

Be your authentic self. Apply today.