Social Media & Events Manager
📍 Aldgate East, London (E1)
💰 £35,000 – £40,000 per year + healthy monthly bonuses (£1,000–£2,000 typical OTE)
🕒 Full-time – 40 hours per week
🌙 Evening and out-of-hours event attendance required
About the Venue
We are a premium gaming and entertainment venue based in The City, combining high-performance PC and console gaming with cinema-style experiences, cocktails, quality food, and a vibrant social atmosphere.
Our space is designed as a modern entertainment hub, hosting weekly themed events, tournaments, private bookings, and immersive social experiences. Our mission is to become one of London’s most exciting social gaming destinations — where guests come for the games, stay for the vibe, and return for the community.
The Role
We’re looking for a charismatic and creative Social Media & Events Manager to lead our event culture, guest engagement, and online presence.
This role is approximately:
- 70% Events & Guest Experience
- 30% Social Media & Content Creation
You’ll run weekly events, build buzz, host with confidence and energy, and create short-form content that grows the brand both online and offline.
Key Responsibilities
🎉 Events & Guest Engagement
- Plan and deliver weekly themed events
- Build RSVP lists and actively attract guests
- Host events confidently, creating a welcoming and high-energy atmosphere
- Collaborate with influencers and micro-creators
- Manage guest flow and atmosphere during busy service periods
- Build strong relationships with regulars and local communities
- Support private and corporate events (commission applicable)
📱 Social Media (TikTok & Instagram)
- Create 1–2 TikTok/Reels per day
- Capture live content: guest reactions, atmosphere, gameplay, cocktails and food
- Post daily Instagram Stories and maintain highlights
- Identify trends and create engaging, optimised content
- Write captions, hashtags and manage posting schedules
- Work alongside a videographer to plan high-quality shoots
💬 Online Community Management
- Respond to DMs on Instagram and TikTok
- Engage with comments and community interactions
- Reply to Google Reviews and support reputation management
- Assist with inbound event enquiries
🚀 Brand Growth
- Build FOMO around events and nightlife
- Consistently grow TikTok and Instagram accounts
- Contribute ideas for viral campaigns and creative concepts
- Help shape the brand’s voice and personality
Requirements
- 2–3 years’ hospitality experience (essential) – bars, restaurants, nightlife or entertainment venues
- Proven experience running or coordinating events
- Strong TikTok/Reels content creation skills
- Ability to film and edit short-form content (CapCut or similar)
- Charismatic, energetic and socially confident personality
- Comfortable on camera and hosting videos
- Strong understanding of hospitality operations (guest flow, service pace, atmosphere management)
- Flexible to work evenings and attend events outside standard hours
Compensation & Benefits
- £35,000 – £40,000 base salary
- Healthy monthly bonuses (performance, viral content & growth based)
- Free meal and drink during shifts
- Staff discounts
- Opportunity to play a key role in building one of London’s most exciting social entertainment brands
