London

Head of Social (6 month FTC)

Job type
Full Time
Level
Mid-senior level
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Your Role

The Role

This is a high-impact leadership role that will shape how ASOS shows up in the world - from always-on social to cultural moments, editorial platforms and media coverage. Youll drive fame for ASOS through innovative communications strategies, setting the direction for how we engage with millions of customers and communities globally.

Were looking for a bold, forward-thinking leader at the forefront of content and social marketing. Youll bring a fresh and original approach, elevating traditional programming with cutting-edge ideas and strategic thinking.

Youll be responsible for inspiring connections between the ASOS brand and our audience through cultural relevance, smart storytelling, and standout activations. Youll lead a global team and budget, collaborate cross-functionally, and run a world-class communications function at pace and scale.

The Details

  • Strategy & Innovation: Define and lead ASOSs social and content strategy, staying ahead of trends and driving creative, audience-first campaigns.
  • Team Leadership: Inspire a high-performing team across social and content, fostering creativity and operational clarity.
  • Brand Impact: Deliver culturally-resonant content that builds brand fame and emotional engagement.
  • Platform & Channel Growth: Expand into new formats and platforms, ensuring content aligns with Gen Z and Millennial audiences.
  • Collaboration: Partner across Brand, Creative, Talent, and Commercial teams; manage agency and creator relationships.
  • Measurement: Set KPIs, track performance, and report business impact via MMM and other methodologies. Present learnings and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Operations: Manage budgets and campaign delivery, ensure compliance and best practice with platform guidelines (including ASA regulations, music licensing, and ethical standards) and oversee social crisis comms.

/01 Company Description

At ASOS, our people are immersed in the creative worlds, live on their mobiles and have a truly entrepreneurial attitude. As a company, we're not trying to mimic or profit from youth culture - we are part of that culture.

Were on a mission to increase brand heat, establishing ASOS as the online destination for fashion lovers all over the world. Social media isnt something we just do. Its at the very centre of all our marketing activity and our product design. Were a highly ambitious, energetic and results-driven team with a very clear goal.

/02 Job Qualifications

Who were looking for

You're an experienced social and brand communications leader with deep expertise in fashion and/or retail, and youre fluent in the dynamics of youth culture, social platforms, and digital storytelling. You thrive in fast-paced environments and bring a confident, agile mindset to everything you do.

You'll have:

  • Significant experience in global Social and Brand Communications, ideally within a Fashion / E-commerce context.
  • Proven success in crafting social and content strategies that drive brand relevance and measurable results.
  • Confidence in managing agency and platform relationships.
  • Deep knowledge of all major social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, etc)
  • Proven experience of leading and developing high-performing Social teams
  • The ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

/03 Additional Info

BeneFITS

  • Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
  • Employee sample sales
  • 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
  • Private medical care scheme
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role.

We believe being together in person helps us move faster, connect more deeply, and achieve more as a team. Thats why our approach to working together includes spending at least 3 days a week in the office. It's a rhythm that speeds up decision-making, helps ASOSers learn from each other more quickly, and builds the kind of culture where people can grow, create, and succeed.

Why take our word for it? Search #InsideASOS on our socials to see what life at ASOS is like.

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Meet The Team

Meet Geeta Gohil -
Commercial @ ASOS

Meet Ian Amer -
Commercial @ ASOS

Meet Mui Abdul -
Commercial @ ASOS

Working at ASOS has made me realise how much I feel like I belong here. It’s exciting and refreshing. The authenticity and inclusivity ASOS has makes it even better to work here. Everyday is a different day; I am learning new things, meeting new people and be involved in so many amazing buying projects.
I love ASOS for two main reasons – firstly because as a company it is never afraid to try something new or challenge the way we work; we really have the autonomy to push ourselves in new directions.
ASOS is incredibly inclusive which means so much to me as a queer Black woman. There are so many opportunities here beyond your role, so you can really boost and build your dream career here. And the people! I’m inspired everyday by my colleagues, the creativity here is unparalleled!
  • Geeta Gohil

    Commercial @ ASOS

    Working at ASOS has made me realise how much I feel like I belong here. It’s exciting and refreshing. The authenticity and inclusivity ASOS has makes it even better to work here. Everyday is a different day; I am learning new things, meeting new people and be involved in so many amazing buying projects.
  • Ian Amer

    Commercial @ ASOS

    I love ASOS for two main reasons – firstly because as a company it is never afraid to try something new or challenge the way we work; we really have the autonomy to push ourselves in new directions.
  • Mui Abdul

    Commercial @ ASOS

    ASOS is incredibly inclusive which means so much to me as a queer Black woman. There are so many opportunities here beyond your role, so you can really boost and build your dream career here. And the people! I’m inspired everyday by my colleagues, the creativity here is unparalleled!
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We are Customer First

We couldn’t be ASOS without our customers.

Across every behaviour, value, and all that we do, we see everything through our customers’ eyes. That means never taking anything for granted and always zeroing in on every single detail. So we can always bring our best as a team, and our customers can have an amazing experience, every time. 

We are Authentic

We work together to be honest, transparent, and our full authentic selves.

This is our ASOS. Our culture, built on collaboration and togetherness, and supported by what’s real and honest. We know that we win bigger when we win as a diverse team. That means celebrating our differences and using them to help us stand out from the crowd, without losing our authenticity and individuality.

We are Brave

We challenge each other to aim high and reach our potential.

Doing nothing gets us nowhere. We may be proud of everything we’ve done so far, but there’s still so much more to explore. We believe we can always be wiser, faster, stronger, bigger, braver, kinder…so asking ‘why’ isn’t just a question, it’s a necessity. We use our voice to drive us forward, speaking up on the things our people and customers care about and using our curiosity to create possibility. 

We are Creative

We know innovation leads to inspiration – it’s what makes us stronger

Change is in our DNA. By acting fast and staying one step ahead of the curve, we can be a leader, not a follower. But for our products and platform to be innovative, they have to be fuelled by creative passion and a deep understanding of our customers and our people. 

We always Deliver

We couldn’t be excellent without evidence – so whatever we’re doing, we have proof of why we’re doing it.

It takes facts and data to tell our stories and help us make our decisions in the most effective way possible. This means we can do what we say and own what we do, no matter how long it takes us to do it. We aren’t about nonsense ifs, buts and maybes, we’re about creating an ASOS that’s built for future success on delivered success. 

Our Benefits

  • Employee Discount

    The most asked-about benefit! As an ASOSer, you’ll receive an exclusive employee discount. You can also nominate a family member or friend to share your discount with.

  • Pension

    Retirement might not be on your mind right now, but it’s important to prep for it. We offer matched contributions up to 5% to help you save.

  • Private Medical Care scheme

    If you join our Private Medical Care scheme, you’ll get fast and effective access to medical cover. 

  • Bonus

    What we achieve is always a team effort. That’s why we offer a discretionary bonus scheme which rewards you based on our group financial and strategic performance.

  • Celebratory Day!

    Get an extra day off in addition to the 25 days of annual leave you get! Spend it celebrating the big days in life, whether it’s birthdays, cultural holidays, weddings and anything else.

  • Shuttlebus Service (if you're based in our Leavesden office)

    It’s more of a work perk, but we offer a free shuttlebus between Watford station and our office in Leavesden.

  • Sample Sales

    We’ve always got fun things happening in our offices, but the one ASOSers get most excited about is our sample sales. Plus, all proceeds from the sample sale get donated to the ASOS Foundation, which helps our charity partners abroad. 

  • Career Development

    You’ll have the opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences to create a dynamic and agile learning environment that empowers you to thrive and excel in your role.

  • Summer Hours

    We finish at 3pm on Fridays in June, July and August!! This perk doesn’t mean a dip in your salary – it just gives you extra freedom to enjoy those summer weekends however you want.

Location

Our HQ in London

Our HQ in Camden was once a cigarette factory – now, the iconic Art Deco building has been completely renovated with spacious office areas, ASOS Studios (where we shoot all our products), beauty rooms and a free gym. There’s also a subsidised canteen and café. 

Recruitment
Process

  1. Apply online

  2. Call back & Interview

  3. Decision & Onboarding