London

Head of Social (9 month FTC)

Job type
Full Time
Level
Mid-senior level
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Your Role

The Company

At ASOS our 3,000+ ASOSers 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 youth culture. There's nothing that excites us more than finding talent, fuelling it and then letting it fly. Whether it's developing the careers of our staff or investing in a new tech platform, we love knowing that we truly keep fashion moving forward. Ultimately, we get excited by interesting individuals, and we want to feed this individuality, empowering our people and customers to look, feel and be their best so they can achieve amazing things.

Were on a mission to increase brand heat, establishing ASOS as the fashion destination. 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.

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.

The Role

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.

You will need to be commercially orientated and have a proven track record of clearly demonstrating social impact on business objectives as well as proven experience with running a global communications model at an e-commerce/ fashion brand.

Strategic Leadership

  • Lead Social & Content Communications Strategy
    Define and execute a cohesive social and content communications strategy in alignment with business-wide goals, working closely with the Global Heads of Brand, PR & Talent.
  • Champion Creative, Audience-First Thinking
    Collaborate with Creative to mentor and lead your team in delivering bold, consumer-facing activations that spark genuine connection and emotional engagement.
  • Drive Innovation Across Social & Influencer Marketing
    Stay at the forefront of social, PR, and influencer trends, translating insight into forward-thinking strategies that position ASOS as an industry leader. Cascade key learnings and direction across teams and the wider business.

Team Leadership

  • Inspire and Empower a Multidisciplinary Team
    Lead a high-performing, cross-functional team spanning social media, content, and consumer PRdriving creative excellence, operational clarity, and continuous development.

Brand Fame & Cultural Impact

  • Build Cultural Relevance Through Storytelling
    Deliver fame-driving content and campaigns that embed ASOS in the cultural conversation, ensuring the brand shows up where it matters most.

Social & Content Strategy

  • Own Organic Social Strategy & Content Evolution
    Lead the development and execution of ASOSs organic social strategy across all platforms, ensuring content resonates with Gen Z and Millennial audiences while delivering brand growth.
  • Guide Integrated Organic + Paid Thinking
    While not directly responsible for paid media, work closely with paid teams to ensure campaign content is aligned and mutually reinforcing across channels.
  • Expand Into Emerging Content Platforms
    Identify and lead the launch of new content formats and channels to unlock new audiences and deepen brand engagement.
  • Oversee Crisis Comms on Social
    Lead social crisis communications in partnership with the Head of Corporate Comms, ensuring timely, brand-aligned responses.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Be a Senior Voice in Social & Content Strategy
    Represent social, content, and consumer PR at a senior level within the businessensuring alignment with Brand, Creative, Talent, Product, Commercial and Geo teams.
  • Drive Strategic Agency & Partner Relationships
    Lead the development of an agile operating model with external agencies and creators, pushing creative and operational boundaries. Oversee all new partner sourcing and onboarding.
  • Champion Community Engagement
    Work with the Customer Care team to ensure community management is on-brand, value-led, and focused on growing authentic engagement.

Measurement & Optimisation

  • Define and Track Performance Metrics
    Establish KPIs across all owned content and communications channels. Use insight to optimise strategy and communicate impact across the business.
  • Report Strategic Business Impact
    Collaborate with Analytics to measure key outcomessuch as sales, traffic, and acquisitionvia MMM and other methodologies. Present learnings and recommendations to senior leadership.

Operational Excellence

  • Own Budgets and Campaign Delivery
    Manage budgets, targets, and execution to meet category, customer, and brand goalsensuring operational discipline across all content and social workstreams.
  • Ensure Compliance & Best Practice
    Uphold all internal and external policies, including platform guidelines, ASA regulations, music licensing, and ethical standards across social, content, and PR.

/01 Company Description

Were ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, youre free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

But how are we showing up? Were proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you

/02 Job Qualifications

Who were looking for

You're an experienced 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.

  • 10+ years of experience, either in-house or agency-side, managing large-scale brand communications across global markets preferably in e-commerce/fashion.
  • Strong relationships with social platforms.
  • Demonstrated success in leading social and content strategies that drive brand relevance and business results. Confident in managing agency/ platform relationships.
  • Enjoys a fast-paced environment, constant change and being comfortable dealing with ambiguity. This is crucial in a high-growth environment which continuously redefines itself.
  • Deep knowledge of all major social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, etc.).
  • Proven crisis communications skills and risk management judgment.
  • A proactive, enthusiastic, and strategic mindset - with the ability to make smart decisions in evolving situations.
  • Deep knowledge of all major social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, etc.).

/03 Additional Info

BeneFITS

  • Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
  • ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
  • Employee sample sales
  • Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
  • 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Private medical care scheme
  • Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
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Meet The Team

Meet Geeta Gohil -
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Meet Ian Amer -
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Meet Mui Abdul -
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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 get access to world-class development plans, courses and certificates to help you mould your career. You’ll also get access to our learning events ‘ASOS Develops’ and ‘Shape Your Career’ which give you the time and space to focus on developing those skills to excel your career. 

  • 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