Overview
Location: Kent / London / Remote with Travel Contract: Self‑Employed, 2‑Year Fixed Term Onsite Requirement: 10 hours weekly (two agreed filming days) Start Date: Immediate Payment Model: Hybrid (Retainer + Per‑Project + Bonuses)
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Social Media Director to lead our online presence on a self-employed basis. This is a two-year contract role that combines onsite and remote work, with travel required to various locations. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in public relations and social media management, with a proven track record of developing engaging digital content and fostering positive brand reputation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape our organisation’s digital identity while working flexibly across different environments.
About Us
We operate multiple brands across:
- Media & production
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Family lifestyle
- Community projects
- Events & entertainment
We are looking for a Social Media Director to lead content creation across all our business and family channels. This is a hands‑on creative role requiring confidence in every stage of content creation — filming, photography, editing, and posting.
This is a 2‑year self‑employed contract, offering stability while ensuring long‑term creative direction and consistency.
This role follows a Hybrid Editing Structure to support fast‑paced, high‑quality content production:
1. Onsite (10 hours weekly)
Two agreed filming days dedicated to:
- Filming high‑quality video content
- Conducting photoshoots
- Capturing behind‑the‑scenes and lifestyle content
- Producing rough cuts and immediate edits
- Working across multiple brands and family channels
- Travelling at short notice for shoots, events, and business activities
2. Remote (Flexible)
Outside of onsite filming, you will:
- Complete final edits
- Prepare content for posting
- Create graphics and branded visuals
- Write captions and hooks
- Manage posting schedules
- Analyse performance and plan content calendars.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Be Responsible For
You must be confident doing ALL of the following — this is a full‑scope creative role:
- Videography
- Photography
- Video editing (short‑form + long‑form)
- Content creation
- Graphic design basics
- Posting and scheduling
- Social media strategy
- Trend research
- Storytelling and brand voice
Hybrid Payment Model
This role uses a Hybrid Payment Structure designed for consistency, flexibility, and performance:
Monthly Retainer
- £300–£500 per month Covers:
- Weekly onsite commitment
- Availability
- Consistency
- Travel flexibility
Per‑Project Payments
- £50–£100 per edited video
- £150 per photoshoot
Performance Bonuses
- Bonuses for growth milestones
- Bonuses for high‑performing content
Brand Deal Commission
- 10% of brand deals you help secure
Travel Expenses
- Covered for all work‑related travel
This position offers an engaging opportunity for a creative professional eager to influence our organisation’s online presence while enjoying flexible working arrangements.
Who We’re Looking For
Someone who is:
- Creative, fast, and highly organised
- Able to manage multiple brands at once
- Comfortable filming people, families, events, and behind‑the‑scenes
- Self‑motivated and able to work independently
- Confident taking direction but also bringing ideas
- Able to deliver consistent, high‑quality content every week
- Available to travel at short notice.
Why Join Us
- Creative freedom
- Work across multiple exciting brands
- Travel opportunities
- Fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Direct access to the founder
- Opportunity to build a digital ecosystem from the ground up
- 2‑year contract for stability and long‑term creative direction.
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Your CV
- Links to your portfolio or social media work
- A short note explaining why you’re the right fit.
Pay: £50,000.00-£200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- 1. Do you have experience filming and editing short‑form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts? Yes or No
- 2. Please provide links to your portfolio or examples of your video editing work.
(Short written answer)
- 3. Are you confident doing ALL of the following: filming, photography, editing, content creation, posting, and scheduling?
Yes — I can do all of them,
No — I only specialise in some areas
- 4. This role requires 10 hours onsite weekly across two agreed filming days. Are you able to commit to this? , Yes or No
- 5. Are you able to travel at short notice for shoots, events, and business activities, Yes or No
- 6. This is a self‑employed role with a hybrid payment model (monthly retainer + per‑project fees + bonuses). Are you comfortable with this structure?, Yes or No
- 7. What is your availability to start?
Immediately, Within 1 week, Within 2 weeks, Other
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kent
