Lead Creative (Social & Brand)

Creative Resource; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative creative agency in South Manchester is seeking a Creative Lead to develop and deliver impactful multi-channel campaigns. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in social media content creation and brand strategy, overseeing creative processes and execution across various formats. This role offers 25 days of annual leave plus additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus additional days

Training and development allowances

Qualifications

• Proven ability to create engaging social media content across platforms.
• Strong conceptual and execution skills in campaign development.
• Knowledge of current social media trends and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conceive and deliver multi-channel campaigns focused on social media.
• Develop brand ideas that resonate with the target audience.
• Create content across various formats including short-form video.
• Manage relationships with diverse talents for activations.

Skills

Social media content creation

Creative campaign development

Brand strategy

Video editing skills (CapCut, Adobe)

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a brand-led, social-native Creative Lead to join a growing independent agency inSouth Manchester. Our Client: lead creativity in an agency where over 70% of brand activation happens on social, with TikTok, Instagram and Facebook at the heart of campaigns. You’ll join a team known for brand strategy and identity, with the opportunity to make social-first work that’s clever, relevant and culturally on point, while still telling big, powerful brand stories.

The Role

• Conceive and deliver multi-channel campaigns (70% social, but also brand, print, and beyond).
• Develop big ideas that win hearts and minds while staying true to brand identity.
• Turn social trends into smart, relevant brand stories.
• Be hands-on in conceiving and executing content across short-form video, graphics, and campaign assets.
• Write briefs for creators and oversee activations with diverse talent (from TikTokers to lifestyle content creators).
• Push creative boundaries, inspire clients, and help build brand fame.

You

• A true social native who knows what works on TikTok and beyond - quickfire, authentic, intelligent content that resonates.
• Equally comfortable with concepts and execution - from the big campaign idea to the edit in CapCut or Adobe.
• Strong on brand thinking and campaigns, not just content in isolation.
• Always plugged into new platforms, behaviours, and creative opportunities.
• Passionate, enthusiastic, and endlessly curious about where creativity can go.
• Able to drive and attend shoots when needed.

What’s in it for you

• Annual leave: 25 days plus additional days such as birthday
• Training, development and well-being allowances.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the sectors we serve. We encourage applications for this role from all backgrounds and communities and offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and any other protected status. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any point in the recruitment process we are very happy to discuss and work with you to accommodate these.