Paid Media Account Director

Next 15; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a strategic Paid Media Account Director to drive impactful paid social strategies for high-value clients. This hybrid role involves leading teams, managing client relationships and driving innovation across various platforms. The position requires strong strategic planning skills and a proven track record in social media advertising, with attractive perks including unlimited holiday and a choice of technology.

Benefits

Unlimited holiday

Free breakfast in the office

Perkbox - rewards platform

Auto-enrolment pension with 8% contribution

Regular socials and team-building sessions

Annual salary review

Choice of Apple MacBook Pro or PC

Charity opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in social media advertising or paid digital media.
• Proven experience managing high-value accounts.
• Deep knowledge of Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and execution of paid social campaigns.
• Build and nurture relationships with senior clients.
• Guide and mentor a team of Paid Media Account Managers.

Skills

Social media advertising

Client relationship management

Budget management

Team management

Data-driven strategy

Creative thinking

Tools

Meta

LinkedIn

TikTok

Analytics tools

Job description

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We're looking for a commercially-minded and strategic Paid Media Account Director to join our senior team and lead the delivery of impactful paid social strategies across some of our most valued client accounts.

You'll act as the senior client partner and team lead, accomplishing results and generating new ideas across all paid social workstreams. From shaping strategy to mentoring teams and steering business growth, this is an important role with significant influence across the agency.

This is a hybrid role based in our London (Great Portland Street) office 2–3 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely the rest of the time.

As a Paid Media Account Director at Cubaka, you will:

• Lead strategic planning and execution of paid social campaigns across multiple high-value accounts.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with senior clients, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.
• Guide and mentor a talented team of Paid Media Account Managers and Executives.
• Translate client goals into data-driven paid media strategies that align with KPIs and business objectives.
• Manage and oversee multi-market, global campaign activations.
• Act as the senior escalation point for campaign challenges or client concerns.
• Drive innovation and integration across paid social, organic, creative, and influencer activities.
• Collaborate with the wider team on new business pitches and revenue growth opportunities.
• Maintain oversight of client budgets, forecasts, and profitability.
• Ensure robust measurement frameworks are in place to evaluate performance and ROAS.
• Champion a "test and learn" culture to optimise effectiveness and push creative boundaries.
• Stay ahead of trends, share platform updates, and represent Cubaka at industry events.

You will bring:

• 6+ years of experience in social media advertising or paid digital media, ideally in an agency environment.
• Proven experience managing high-value accounts and leading paid social strategy.
• Deep knowledge of platforms, including Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, and related analytics tools.
• A thoughtful approach to sharing ideas, adapting communication for different audiences, and fostering trust-based, collaborative partnerships.
• Experience managing and mentoring teams.
• Commercial awareness, with confidence in forecasting and budget oversight.
• A love for collaboration, creative thinking, and a drive for delivering outstanding results.

And in return, Cubaka offers:

• Unlimited holiday (paid annual leave)
• Free breakfast in the office
• Perkbox - A rewards, perks, and benefits platform
• Auto-enrolment pension (retirement benefit), with up to 8% contribution
• Regular socials and team-building sessions
• Annual salary review, quarterly performance reviews
• Choice of company: Apple MacBook Pro or PC
• Hybrid office working (approx 2 days in the office, 3 days at home - flexible)
• Charity opportunities within working hours

Cubaka, part of the Brandwidth Group, recognises that managing diversity is a continuous process of improvement and not a one-off initiative. We develop and review our diversity strategy annually to support business goals, including addressing the diverse needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on staying up-to-date with employment law and best practices to promote equal opportunities and ensure a diverse workforce.