Social Media Director

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications agency is seeking an expert Social Strategist. This role entails leading social strategy and content planning while ensuring strong client relationships. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team, enjoying a supportive work environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Three days off between Christmas and New Year

Birthday day off

Option for five unpaid days holiday

Quarterly half-day holiday for timely timesheet completion

Private healthcare membership (Bupa)

Dental coverage (Bupa)

Auto-enrolled pension scheme with contributions

Income Protection, Life Assurance, and paid maternity/adoption leave

Qualifications

• Expert in Social Strategy and experience in client handling.
• Solid understanding of Influencer Marketing and content creators.
• Experience in strategic planning and commercial skills for drafting budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead Social Strategy, Content Planning, and Organic & Paid Social Media Principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for strategic direction on social briefs.
• Manage client relationships and support team management.

Skills

Content Planning

Best Practices

Organic & Paid Principles

Talent Activation

Client Relations

Strategic Planning

Commercial Skills

Job description

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The Digital Recruitment Company is excited to collaborate once again with a high-profile, celebrated global communications agency. The firm’s success is rooted in its dedication to client service, its people, creativity, collaboration, and expertise in building consumer and corporate brands across diverse sectors such as consumer marketing, healthcare, technology, public affairs, and corporate reputation.

“Great place to work with amazing clients, strong teammates, and a decent work-life balance.”

“Love this agency and the opportunities I have had here in the past.”

THE ROLE:

We are seeking an expert Social Strategist to lead Social Strategy, Social Content Planning, Social Best Practices, and Organic & Paid Social Media Principles, with a solid understanding of Influencer Marketing.

Client handling and management experience are essential for this role.

Key Collaborations:

This individual will work closely with the Haircare Associate, P&G Haircare Lead, and Head of Influencer, leveraging connections across the P&G portfolio to identify social opportunities and respond to briefs. They will oversee the S&I teams and collaborate with the P&G Project Manager and Financial Lead to ensure smooth operations across live social work.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Social & Influence Skills: Content Planning, Best Practices, Organic & Paid Principles, Talent Activation, and Amplification
• Understanding of UGC/content creators and agencies
• Client Relations: Building and managing client relationships, leading agendas and calls
• Strategic Planning: Identifying growth opportunities, innovative thinking, and brief interrogation
• Commercial Skills: Drafting SOWs, managing budgets, working with project and finance teams

Additional Skills (Nice-to-Have or Coachable):

• Deep commercial awareness

High-Level Objectives:

• Oversee planning and strategic direction for social briefs
• Support Social & Influence team management

Potential Candidate Backgrounds:

• Big creative agencies with social arms
• Integrated agencies with social teams
• In-house social/content/influence roles

Why Join Us?

If you’re a Social Strategist seeking your next big move, this is your chance to work with top-tier professionals on one of the world’s biggest marketing clients. Enjoy the opportunity to do your best work in a dynamic, diverse environment.

BENEFITS:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Three days off between Christmas and New Year
• Birthday day off
• Option for five unpaid days holiday
• Quarterly half-day holiday for timely timesheet completion
• Private healthcare membership (Bupa)
• Dental coverage (Bupa)
• Auto-enrolled pension scheme with contributions
• Income Protection, Life Assurance, and paid maternity/adoption leave

The Digital Recruitment Company acts as an Employment Business and Agency for interim, contract, temporary, and permanent roles.

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