Global Social & Creator Lead — Senior Director

Oliver Agency; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

OLIVER, part of the Brandtech Group, is seeking a Senior Director of Social and Creator to lead a 100+-strong team across U-Studio and Social Studios for Unilever. You will shape social strategy, drive growth with senior stakeholders, and embed AI-enabled tools into daily workflows on a major global FMCG account.

You will partner with Global Client Leads and Managing Partners, oversee resourcing and budgeting, and set the bar for creative and strategic quality across markets, including the UK,

Qualifications

• 12+ years in social at agencies or brands, with senior leadership experience.
• Experience leading senior relationships on a major global account, ideally FMCG or beauty.
• Deep platform knowledge and a strong creative eye; editorial experience is a plus.
• Proven track record of building teams that stay and grow.
• Comfort presenting to senior clients and industry audiences.
• Hands-on experience bringing AI into social workflows, or strong appetite to.

Responsibilities

• Lead and line manage the Unilever social leadership team, setting direction for social leads across U-Studio and Social Studio.
• Own the careers of the wider team, including reviews, progression, hiring and retention.
• Be visible; ensure teams know who sets the bar and why.
• Build a strong leadership bench with clear succession for key roles.
• Represent social in the account leadership team and collaborate with Global Client Leads.

Skills

Leadership

Global accounts

Social strategy

People mgmt

Commercial acumen

AI in social

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

OLIVER, part of the Brandtech Group, is seeking a Senior Director of Social and Creator to lead a 100+-strong team across U-Studio and Social Studios for Unilever. You will shape social strategy, drive growth with senior stakeholders, and embed AI-enabled tools into daily workflows on a major global FMCG account.

You will partner with Global Client Leads and Managing Partners, oversee resourcing and budgeting, and set the bar for creative and strategic quality across markets, including the UK,