Social Media Manager

L’Oréal Paris is one of the world’s most iconic beauty brands, known for category-leading skincare, haircare, and makeup—and for building powerful brand storytelling across social media. The UK Instagram is a key channel for launches, trend moments, creator content, and community connection. Learn more at loreal-paris.co.uk (https://www.loreal-paris.co.uk/). We’re looking for a full-time Social Media Manager (UK Instagram) to help plan, publish, and optimise content for the L’Oréal Paris UK Instagram presence. This role is ideal for someone who is naturally online, loves aesthetics, and can follow a clear content system. No prior experience is required—we’ll train you with brand guidelines, templates, caption frameworks, and weekly content plans. RESPONSIBILITIES • Support the day-to-day running of the L’Oréal Paris UK Instagram (posts, Stories, Reels scheduling) • Draft captions using brand tone guidelines and pre-approved messaging • Coordinate content requests with internal teams and creators (simple briefs provided) • Maintain a content calendar (weekly planning template provided) • Reply to comments/DMs using moderation and customer-care guidelines • Track performance weekly (reach, saves, shares, engagement) and note what’s working • Help spot trends early (audio, formats, beauty moments) and suggest quick content ideas • Ensure everything stays on-brand, polished, and consistent WHAT YOU BRING • No experience required — we’ll teach you the workflow • Strong taste level: you can recognise good content and clean layouts • Comfortable using Instagram daily and understanding what performs • Clear writing and attention to detail (spelling, links, product names, timings) • Organised and consistent—able to stick to a schedule • Positive, professional communication style WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE INTERVIEW PROCESS • Quick intro call • Short practical task (write 2 captions + choose 3 Reel ideas from a prompt) • Interview with the social/brand lead • Final call and offer A FEW REASONS TO WORK WITH US • You’ll learn a real, professional social media workflow with a major global brand • Structured training, clear standards, and strong creative direction • A role that builds highly transferable skills (content planning, captions, trend spotting, analytics) • Daily work that’s genuinely fun if you love beauty + culture + social