Paid Social Partner

Assembly Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global agency is seeking a Paid Social Partner to guide their expanding Paid Social department. The role involves strategic oversight, operational governance, and leading high-performing campaigns across various platforms. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence in digital performance marketing.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing multi-market campaigns and large budgets.
• Experience building and scaling Paid Social operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and operational governance across your portfolio.
• Champion innovation and partner with account leads to deliver performance-led strategies.
• Lead team growth and development, conducting regular 1:1s.

Skills

Strategic Oversight

Operational Governance

Relationship Management

Project Management

Data-Driven Thinking

Creative Thinking

Job description

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At Assembly, our mission is to find the change that fuels growth. We apply this principle to the work we do with our clients and to how we engage with our people. We’re a modern global agency bringing together media, data, technology and talent to make brands perform.

Our business is purpose driven. In March 2022, we were named Ad Age’s first ever Purpose-Led Agency of the Year, recognised for our mission to leave the world better than we found it. This year we became B Corp certified, the result of a two-year journey. We’re proud to have created a culture where diversity of thought, experience, and background are valued, within an environment that fosters continuous learning, adaptability, and a shared passion for meaningful impact.

When you join Assembly, you become part of an award-winning global community of digitally led experts, home to 1,500 talented people across 25 offices globally. Together we create unique data, technology and media solutions that enable faster and smarter problem solving within an inspired, collaborative workplace.

Assembly is poised for its next chapter of growth. We’re a meritocratic, high-performance business with a progressive outlook and a growth mindset in all that we do. To realise our potential we need some new skills and thinking.

The core DNA of Assembly lies in digital performance marketing. New and existing clients are asking us to extend this expertise across all media, connecting traditional channels with digital methods of execution, measurement and automation. We were born the right way to do this – we’re building out from a leading digital and technology capability and adding the rest, rather than trying to reverse engineer a legacy business into a more modern version of itself. At Assembly we ask our people to embody three core values:

Show Up: actively contribute to a space of personal and collective growth

Make Change: embrace obstacles as opportunities, taking intentional steps to drive positive change

Win Well: approach success with integrity, responsibility, and a commitment to collaboration, understanding that the journey is as important as the destination.

We look forward to meeting you and to discussing how we can grow together.

Overview

We’re looking for a strategic and operationally-savvy Paid Social Partner to help lead our fast-growing Paid Social department. In this senior leadership role, you’ll work closely with the Head of Paid Social (HoS) to guide the team, shape our product, elevate client strategy, and push innovation across platforms like Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. You’ll lead by example, setting the bar for operational excellence while steering your client portfolio and driving high-performing campaigns. You’re not just an expert in Paid Social, you’re also a visionary who sees how creative, data, and media intersect. You’ll help define what Best in Class means and ensure that we not only meet that standard, but we also set it.

Paid Social Operations

One of your core responsibilities will be to ensure operational rigor across the Paid Social function. From governance frameworks to agile workflows, you'll lead the charge in building reliable, scalable systems that guarantee excellence in delivery, from strategy through execution. You’ll ensure our work is consistent, data-led, and error-free, while also helping teams stay focused, accountable, and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and operational governance across your portfolio and the wider department.
• Ensure activation quality through structured workflows, QA processes, and consistency with Assembly’s formula for Paid Social success.
• Champion innovation, partner with account leads and planners to deliver forward-thinking, performance-led strategies.
• Actively lead client relationships, particularly at senior levels, positioning Assembly as a strategic advisor in Paid Social.
• Own and strengthen media partnerships (Meta, TikTok, etc.), including negotiation, JBP management, and the rollout of beta programs and innovations.
• Collaborate across departments to embed data-driven thinking into every facet of Paid Social planning.
• Lead team growth and development; Conduct regular 1:1s, set clear development plans, and deliver consistent, actionable feedback.
• Support the HoS in team resourcing, recruitment, training, and driving department-wide initiatives.
• Maintain full ownership of Paid Social product delivery, ensuring seamless execution, client satisfaction, and measurable impact.
• Contribute to new business efforts and growth opportunities, bringing a confident voice to pitches and upsell conversations.
• Serve as a thought leader internally and externally, staying ahead of the curve on social platform innovation, creative trends, and media best practices.

Required Skills

• A Paid Social leader with deep platform knowledge (Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, Pinterest, LinkedIn, etc.).
• A proactive strategist who blends creative thinking with data-driven planning.
• Proven track record managing multi-market campaigns, large budgets, and global client relationships.
• Experience building and scaling Paid Social operations, including workflow design, governance, and QA systems.
• Strong relationship management skills, from internal stakeholders to platform partners.
• Thought leadership with the ability to simplify the complex and speak confidently to both clients and peers.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with a sharp eye for detail.
• Demonstrated success in people management and mentorship, with a passion for nurturing talent.
• Involvement in new business development and cross-team collaboration.
• A genuine passion for marketing, innovation, and the evolving digital landscape.

Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Advertising

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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