Head of Social & Influencer Marketing

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advertising agency is seeking a Head of Social & Influencer Marketing in Cambridge. This strategic leadership role is central to driving the agency's social media and influencer efforts, focusing on innovative marketing and client relationships. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in social media strategy and campaign execution, alongside exceptional team management skills.

Qualifications

• Expertise in social media and influencer marketing.
• Experience in leading successful campaigns.
• Strong commercial understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the agency’s social, influencer, and content practice.
• Oversee campaign development across paid and organic channels.
• Partner with teams to align on brand and commercial goals.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Social media expertise

Content strategy

Influencer marketing

Client leadership

Commercial acumen

Data analytics

Job description

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Head of Social & Influencer Marketing, Cambridge

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Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

We’ve partnered with a Global Advertising Agency to support them in hiring a talented and commercially-minded Head of Social and Influencer Marketing to lead the future of this growing team.

This is a rare opportunity to join an award-winning agency network, well-known for high-profile client work, bold creative, and a commitment to pushing boundaries across digital and social media.

This role is strategic and client-facing, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and can build, grow, and inspire high-performing teams. You will take ownership of the agency’s social media, content, and influencer marketing efforts, working across a broad portfolio of consumer and B2B brands.

The role offers significant scope, visibility, and impact. You will be instrumental in shaping the agency’s social media offerings and helping clients stay at the forefront of culture, conversation, and digital innovation.

The Role

• Lead the agency’s social, influencer, and content practice in London, driving growth and strategic direction.
• Oversee and shape the development of campaigns across organic, paid, and influencer channels.
• Act as a senior contact for key clients, providing strategic counsel and creative leadership.
• Partner with creative, strategy, and data teams to develop work that meets brand and commercial goals.
• Participate in new business pitches and RFI responses, owning the social/content perspective.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Stay updated on emerging trends, platforms, tools, and best practices to keep clients ahead of the curve.

What We’re Looking For

• A strategic and creative leader with expertise in social media, content strategy, influencer marketing, and paid social.
• Experience leading multi-sector accounts and executing successful campaigns at scale.
• Strong commercial acumen with a record of contributing to business growth and winning new clients.
• Excellent client leadership skills, capable of building trust and strategic partnerships.
• A natural leader and mentor, confident in managing and developing talent at all levels.
• Strong understanding of social insights, analytics, and measurement, with the ability to translate performance data into actionable insights.
• Passion for digital innovation, culture, and creativity.

This role is suited for someone ready to lead from the front, combining insight, creative ambition, and commercial thinking to shape the agency’s future in social media.

If you're seeking a leadership role with influence, visibility, and creative opportunities, get in touch to discuss the role in confidence.