Paid Social Director

Major Players | B Corp™; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

Major Players is recruiting a Paid Social Director on behalf of a leading global media agency for a major global entertainment/audio brand across FR, IT, DE and ES markets.

The role involves day-to-day ownership of paid social planning, activation, and output across a multi-market client account. You will manage a hybrid team and lead senior client stakeholders, shaping the strategic direction of paid social.

Qualifications

• Strong background in paid social with experience across major platforms (Meta, TikTok, Snap, X, Pinterest).
• Experience across multiple markets and with global/offshore teams is highly desirable.
• Strong communicator with experience presenting to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee paid social plans aligned to client objectives and KPIs.
• Manage brand and performance campaigns including app install activity.
• Lead a hybrid team (local + offshore hub) and ensure QA standards across the account.
• Lead client calls, reporting, and performance insight.
• Build relationships with key media partners (Meta, TikTok, Snap, Pinterest, X).
• Support development and management of junior team members.

Skills

Paid social

Multi-market coordination

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Job description

Paid Social Director (12-Month FTC) | Global Media Agency | Up to £55,000

Major Players is recruiting a Paid Social Director on behalf of one of the world's leading global media agencies, to work on a major global entertainment/audio brand across the French, Italian, German and Spanish markets.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong Account Manager ready to step up, or an experienced Account Director, to take ownership of a high-profile, brand-led paid social account with genuine scale - spanning brand and performance activity, including app install campaigns.

The Role

As Paid Social Director, you'll take day-to-day ownership of paid social planning, activation, and output across a busy, multi-market client account. You'll manage a hybrid team of local and offshore specialists, act as a key point of contact for senior client stakeholders, and help shape the strategic direction of paid social across the account.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee comprehensive paid social media plans aligned to client objectives and KPIs
• Manage brand and performance campaigns, including app install activity
• Lead a hybrid team (local + global hub) responsible for end-to-end campaign setupOwn quality assurance standards and best practice across the account
• Lead client calls, reporting, and performance insight
• Build strong relationships with key media partners (Meta, TikTok, Snap, Pinterest, X)
• Support the development and management of junior team members

About You

• Strong background in paid social with experience across major platforms (Meta, TikTok, Snap, X, Pinterest)
• Experience with app install/MAI campaigns is highly advantageous
• Comfortable working across multiple markets and with global/offshore teams
• Strong communicator, confident presenting to senior stakeholders
• Previous Account Director experience, or a strong AM (2.5+ years) ready to progress

Details

• 12-month FTC (maternity cover)
• Salary up to £55,000, DOE
• UK-based, hybrid working (3 days in-office)
• Immediate start required

Please note: applicants must have the right to work in the UK.