Social Media Director

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications agency seeks a Social Strategist to oversee social media strategy and content planning for a major client. This role offers the opportunity to work with top-tier professionals and deliver impactful integrated communications across various sectors. Candidates should have strong client handling skills and a good grasp of social media principles, including influencer marketing.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Additional days off during Christmas and New Year

Birthday day off

Option for unpaid leave

Quarterly half-day holidays

Private healthcare and dental memberships

Auto-enrolled pension scheme

Income Protection and Life Assurance

Parental leave benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with client handling and management.
• Good understanding of Influencer Marketing and social media principles.
• Knowledge of content planning and organic growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on social strategy and content planning.
• Collaborate with various teams to identify social opportunities.
• Manage budgets and draft SOWs with project teams.

Skills

Client and Account Management

Social & Influence Skills

Planning and Growth

Commercial Skills

Job description

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The Digital Recruitment Company is excited to work once again with a high-profile, celebrated global communications agency. The firm’s success is built on its deep commitment 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 on Social Strategy, Social Content Planning, Social Best Practice, and Social Media Organic & Paid Principles. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of Influencer Marketing and client handling and management experience is essential.

Key Collaborations:

This role requires working closely with the Haircare Associate, P&G Haircare Lead, and Head of Influencer. The candidate will also coordinate with leads across the P&G portfolio to identify social opportunities and respond to briefs. Additionally, they will oversee the Social & Influence teams involved in live social work, collaborating with the P&G Project Manager and Financial Lead.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Social & Influence Skills: Content Planning, Best Practice, Organic & Paid Principles, Talent Leveraging, Understanding of UGC/content creators and agencies.
• Client and Account Management: Skilled in client relations, building relationships, leading agendas and calls.
• Planning and Growth: Identifying organic growth opportunities, innovative thinking, strategic briefing.
• Commercial Skills: Drafting SOWs, managing budgets, working with project and finance teams.

Additional Skills (Nice-to-Have):

• Deep commercial awareness and practices.

Objectives:

• Oversee planning and strategic direction for social briefs.
• Support social and influence team management.

Potential Candidate Backgrounds:

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

Why Join Us?

If you're a Social Strategist seeking your next big move, this is your opportunity to work with top-tier professionals on a major global client. Deliver impactful integrated communications, work with diverse teams, and advance your career.

BENEFITS:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Additional days off during Christmas and New Year.
• Birthday day off.
• Option for unpaid leave.
• Quarterly half-day holidays for timely timesheet completion.
• Private healthcare and dental memberships.
• Auto-enrolled pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer).
• Income Protection, Life Assurance, and parental leave benefits.

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