Senior Social Media Executive

Mountain Warehouse mountainwarehouse.com Open · verified Oct 8, 2026

Hybrid London Full-time Senior Social Media

At a glance

Senior Social Media role at Mountain Warehouse. London · full-time.

Pay not stated Social Media salary

RoleSocial Media

SenioritySenior

LocationLondon

WorkplaceHybrid

EmploymentFull-time

PostedOct 7, 2026 · 1d ago

Role brief

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What you'll do

Build social campaigns for Mountain Warehouse, Animal and EMS with the Head of PR & Brand Communications
Plan social calendars and content ideas, then brief graphics teams and work with product teams on featured lines
Develop influencer and ambassador partnerships, negotiate opportunities and manage VIP gifting requests
Lead social photoshoots and help coordinate campaigns, media activity and ambassador events
Track influencer activity, social trends and competitor changes, then share findings with senior colleagues

What you bring

At least three years in a Social Media Executive role
Strong writing and storytelling, with experience creating content and negotiating with influencers or their agents
The ability to organise work and manage a monthly influencer budget

Who this fits

This senior role suits a creative, organised social media professional who follows platform changes and consumer trends. You’ll work across UK, North American, European and Asia Pacific audiences, based in a hybrid London role.

From the employer

Reporting to the Head of PR & Brand Communications, you will play an integral role in delivering the Social Media strategy for Mountain Warehouse, Animal and EMS. You will be working within a busy social and PR environment, growing the social presence for our long-established brands. You will play a key role within our rapidly expanding team, working not only in the UK market but also in growth areas such as North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. You will work closely with various internal teams, media outlets, and influencers to deliver compelling campaigns that resonate with our broad audiences.

Working closely with the Head of PR & Brand Communications to develop and execute social media campaigns that align with our goals and values.
Building and maintaining relationships with talent agents and influencers.
Attending meetings with key internal stakeholders such as Buying teams and other marketing channels.
Staying on top of key social trends, viral news, and opportunities. Sharing updates with senior team members.
Researching and fulfilling product orders for VIP gifting, ambassador requests and influencer partnerships.
Creating social highlights for the fortnightly Coverage Highlights presentation.
Directing the bi-monthly social media photoshoot.
Liaising with product teams to ensure hero lines are included in monthly social schedules.
Developing social media schedules and planning creative content ideas.
Working closely with the graphics teams to create artwork briefs.
Collaborating closely with celebrity agents and brand ambassadors to secure paid and gifted influencer opportunities.
Brainstorming and developing creative campaign ideas and coordinating media and ambassador events.
Researching and reporting on all influencer activity via our influencer platform
Staying updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and algorithm updates.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a Social Media Executive. Ideally, within the retail or outdoor industry.
A creative thinker and avid multi-channel media consumer who is up to speed on the latest algorithm updates, cultural and consumer-led trends.
Who is incredibly organised.
Passionate about social media with endless creative ideas for engaging, shareable and innovative content and collaborations.
Lots of experience in creative/content writing and negotiating with influencers and their agents.
A love for social media and an eye for imaginative content across multiple platforms.
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with an eye for detail.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Capable of managing the monthly influencer budget.
An enthusiastic individual who is self-motivated with a proactive attitude.
A passion for the outdoors.