Paid Social Media Manager

Remote (with occasional travel to Oxford)

Salary: £30,000–£40,000 DOE + benefits

Sector: B2B tech, automotive, energy and defence innovation

We’re on the lookout for a strategic and proactive Paid Social Media Manager to join our growing team at Group Whistle – a digital communications consultancy working with companies at the forefront of automotive, energy, defence and AI-driven transformation.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver high-impact paid and organic social strategies across Group Whistle and our pioneering clients, who are revolutionising how the world moves, powers and defends itself.

You’ll take the lead on crafting and managing social media strategies that drive awareness, engagement and growth across Linked In, Meta, Google and beyond. As part of our agile, creative team, you’ll blend strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, bringing stories of next‑gen technology to life through compelling digital campaigns.

• Plan, create and manage organic social strategies across Linked In and other platforms for both Group Whistle and client accounts
• Launch, manage and optimise paid social campaigns (Linked In, Meta, ideally Google) from awareness to conversion
• Advise on budgets, targeting and creative to maximise performance
• Maintain and evolve each brand’s tone of voice and social identity
• Continuously test and refine content, copy and creative for improved results
• Analyse performance using tools like Social Pilot and provide actionable insights
• Manage campaign budgets, financial reporting and performance analytics
• Ensure brand consistency across all channels and messaging
• Lead SEO strategy and execution, including keyword research, content optimisation and performance reporting
• Manage client and stakeholder communications across email, calls and project updates
• Present campaign results and strategic recommendations with confidence
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to deliver high-quality, on‑time campaigns
• Support the creation and delivery of email campaigns via Hub Spot or otherCRM platforms

We’re looking for someone with a strategic mind and creative flair, who thrives on variety and is excited by the chance to work at the intersection of technology, innovation and storytelling.

• 3–4+ years’ experience managing social media and paid campaigns (ideally inan agency setting)
• Proven track record with Linked In Ads (ideally Linked In Certified) and Google Search advertising
• Working knowledge of SEO best practices and website optimisation
• Proficiency with Google Analytics, SEMrush, Hub Spot and similar tools
• Strong writing, storytelling and communication skills
• A data-driven mindset with sharp analytical and reporting capabilities
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and willingness to get hands‑on

You’ll also share our passion for technology’s power to solve complex challenges – from electrification and automation to AI and defence innovation – and have a curiosity about the world that matches your enthusiasm for social media.

At Group Whistle, we bridge the gap between cutting‑edge technologies and commercial reality, often starting in elite sport before transforming industries. We provide press, social, internal comms and investor relations to some of the most exciting businesses shaping the future of automotive, energy and defence.

• Work with trailblazing companies at the forefront of innovation
• Have the chance to influence our future growth – whether that’s business development, client expansion, team leadership or agency evangelism
• Take ownership of your work – and be rewarded for it.

• Supplied Mac hardware
• 25 days paid holiday per year
• Company pension scheme
• Three salary sacrifice schemes including tech and cycle
• New business incentives