Social Media Director

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications agency seeks a Social Strategist to spearhead social strategy and content planning. The ideal candidate will engage in client relations, manage diverse teams, and contribute to innovative solutions for top-tier clients. In return, the agency offers a vibrant workplace with excellent benefits including private healthcare, generous holiday allowances, and a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Three days off between Christmas and New Year

Birthday day off

Option for five unpaid days holiday

Quarterly half-day holidays

Private healthcare membership (Bupa)

Dental membership (Bupa)

Auto-enrolled pension scheme after 3 months

Income Protection Scheme

Life Assurance

Six months full pay for parental leave

Qualifications

• Expertise in leading social strategy and planning.
• Experience in client handling and account management.
• Knowledge in organic and paid social media principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead social strategy and content planning for clients.
• Oversee social & influence teams and manage client accounts.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders across agency and client teams.

Skills

Content Planning

Client Relations

Innovative Thinking

Budget Management

Social & Influence Skills

Job description

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The Digital Recruitment Company is excited to collaborate once again with a high-profile and 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 good 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, Content Planning, 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 person will work closely with the Haircare Associate, P&G Haircare Lead, and Head of Influencer. They 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 and collaborate 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, UGC/content creator understanding.
• Client & Account Management: Skilled in client relations, leading agendas, calls, and action plans.
• Planning & Growth: Opportunity spotting, innovative thinking, strategic brief interrogation.
• Commercial Skills: Drafting scopes of work, managing budgets, working with project and finance managers.

Additional Desirable Skills:

• Deep commercial awareness and practices.

High-Level Objectives:

• Oversee social planning and strategy for clients.
• Support social & influence team management.

Potential Candidate Backgrounds:

• Big creative agencies with social arms.
• Integrated agencies with social teams.
• In-house content, social, or 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 major clients, delivering impactful, integrated communications. If you’re passionate about social media and thrive in diverse teams, this role is for you.

BENEFITS:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Three days off between Christmas and New Year.
• Birthday day off.
• Option for five unpaid days holiday.
• Quarterly half-day holidays for timely timesheet completion.
• Private healthcare membership (Bupa).
• Dental membership (Bupa).
• Auto-enrolled pension scheme after 3 months.
• Income Protection Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Six months full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave.

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

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