Head of Client Services

Sphere Digital Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing content agency in Greater Manchester is seeking a Head of Client Services to lead client relationships and elevate delivery. The role involves leading a high-performing team and forming strategic partnerships within the creator economy. Candidates should have 3-5 years in client services, with strong project management abilities, excellent communication skills, and a passion for social-first content. This position offers a hybrid work model, making it ideal for dynamic and organized individuals eager to shape a growing company.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in Client Services or Account Management, preferably in an agency setting.
• Strong understanding of UGC and the creator economy.
• Proven ability to manage multiple client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the Client Services team.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Ensure all deliverables are on time and aligned with brand expectations.

Skills

Client Services

Account Management

Creative Strategy

Communication Skills

Project Management

Job description

We're Hiring: Head of Client Services

Manchester (Hybrid: 3 office / 2 WFH)

A fast-growing creator-led content agency and SaaS platform is looking for a Head of Client Services to lead client relationships, elevate delivery, and play a key role in building one of the most exciting creator‑economy businesses in the UK.

If you're passionate about creators, social‑first content and leading high‑performing teams, this role sits at the centre of it.

What You'll Bring

• 3-5+ years in Client Services, Account Management or Creative Strategy (agency experience preferred)

• Strong understanding of UGC, social‑first content, the creator economy and creative strategy

• Proven ability to manage multiple client relationships confidently

• Experience mentoring or leading a small team (currently 2 AEs)

• Excellent communication skills across clients, creators and internal teams

• Highly organised with strong project management abilities

• Bonus: experience identifying upsell opportunities or supporting renewals

Your Role

1. Leadership

• Lead and inspire the Client Services team

• Champion quality, communication and creative excellence

• Mentor Account Executives across workflow, client expectations and problem‑solving

• Work closely with leadership to build scalable processes and systems

2. Growth

• Build trusted, long‑term relationships with senior client stakeholders

• Deeply understand client goals, challenges and marketing rhythms

• Identify opportunities to grow accounts and improve outputs

• Support renewals with clear plans and recommendations

• Contribute to pitches and new business conversations

• Some involvement in creative strategy and brief development (nice to have)

3. Delivery

• Ensure all deliverables are on time, on brief and aligned with brand expectations

• Lead client meetings, including agendas, documentation and follow‑ups

• Delegate effectively across AEs and Creator teams

• Act as the final QC before content or documentation is sent out

• Maintain updated WIPs, roadmaps and internal reporting

• Identify operational gaps and suggest improvements

Who You Are

You're curious, organised and commercially aware.
You build trust quickly and communicate clearly.
You thrive in fast‑paced environments.
You care deeply about creators, content and effective delivery.
You're energised by building new systems and helping shape a growing company

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