Organic Social Manager

About the Bonhams Network

Founded in 1793, Bonhams is one of the world's leading auction houses — defined by connection, and home to the curious.

With over 230 years of expertise, Bonhams operates a global network of trusted specialists across 24 countries, including flagship salerooms in London, New York, Paris and Hong Kong. Across more than 60 specialist categories, Bonhams serves collectors of every kind — from emerging to established — with the objects, stories and expertise that define their collecting journey.

Beyond auctions, Bonhams is both a destination for discovery and for industry-leading services and support. Its rotating programme of exhibitions and public programming is free and open to all, reflecting a longstanding commitment to curiosity, cultural conversation and the enduring power of objects.

For forthcoming auctions and details of specialist departments, visit Bonhams.com.

Bonhams: A house built on knowledge. Defined by connection. Home to the curious. 

About the department

Marketing is a strategic team who work independently towards clear common objectives. The pace is fast, and we’re constantly learning. Whether developing marketing strategies, producing creative or optimising digital, our mission is to deliver the best possible experience for our clients, as well as the best outcome for the business.

We work closely with internal specialist teams, Press, Events and Creative to bring compelling stories to life, build meaningful connections with clients and deliver consistent, high-quality and creative marketing across our global business.

 

About you

You are an experienced social media professional with strong creative judgement and a passion for storytelling. You understand how to build a distinctive brand presence across social platforms, develop content that resonates with different audiences and turn cultural conversations into relevant opportunities for engagement.

You combine editorial instinct with a structured, analytical approach. Confident working with creative teams, agencies and stakeholders across markets, you can manage a busy content calendar, maintain high standards and use performance insights to continually improve the effectiveness of organic social activity.

 

About the role

• Develop and deliver a global organic social strategy aligned to Bonhams’ brand, audience and commercial objectives, with a clear role for each platform.
• Own the global organic social content calendar, balancing brand storytelling, category content, priority campaigns, cultural moments and selected sale activity.
• Develop distinctive social-first storytelling that builds brand relevance and engages existing and prospective buyers and consignors.
• Work closely with Brand, Campaigns, Creative, PR and category marketing teams to identify stories, shape briefs and coordinate content.
• Lead the briefing, development and delivery of engaging social-first content across formats, ensuring a consistent voice, visual identity and high creative standard.
• Oversee publishing, community management and day-to-day channel activity, establishing clear processes, approvals and guidance for contributors.
• Define social KPIs and reporting, using audience insights, engagement trends and content performance to refine the editorial approach and demonstrate impact.
• Manage external social and content partners where relevant, ensuring effective planning, delivery and use of resources.
• Stay abreast of platform developments, emerging formats, creator trends and new technologies, identifying opportunities to innovate and strengthen Bonhams’ organic presence.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Proven experience developing and managing organic social strategies for a premium, cultural or consumer-facing brand.
• Strong understanding of major social platforms, their audiences, content formats and evolving best practices.
• Excellent editorial judgement, storytelling ability and experience creating and briefing compelling social-first content.
• Strong creative sensibility, with the ability to collaborate effectively with design, video and content production teams.
• Experience managing content calendars, publishing workflows, approvals and community engagement across multiple stakeholders.
• Confident using social analytics, audience insights and performance reporting to inform content decisions and demonstrate effectiveness.
• Experience working with agencies and cross-functional teams, with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, curious approach to new platforms, creative formats, AI and emerging social trends.
• An appreciation of art, luxury, collecting and cultural audiences would be advantageous.

What We Offer

Time Off

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), 1 extra day per year of service (up to 33 days holiday a year including Bank Holidays)
• Christmas Closure & Summer Fridays

Healthcare & Protection

• Private health insurance & EAP
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Life Assurance

Family Support

• 16 weeks maternity leave at full pay
• 4 weeks paternity leave at full pay

Other Perks

• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Perks at Work cashback & discounts via Medicash
• Gym Discount
• AWITA subscription (Association of Women in the Arts)
• Parent Support Network

*Bonhams’ reserves the right to change company benefits at any time

If you wish to apply, please send your CV and cover letter by the 27th November 2026 at midnight.

We thank you for your interest in this position but please note that we will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration.

Bonhams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.