Social Media Director

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications agency is seeking an experienced Social Strategist to lead Social Strategy and Content Planning. The role involves client management, overseeing Social and Influence teams, and collaborating across departments to enhance brand presence in diverse sectors. With an exciting opportunity to impact major global marketing campaigns, this position offers a dynamic environment where expertise in social media and influencer strategies is essential.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Three days off between Christmas and New Year

Birthday day off

Option for five unpaid days holiday annually

Quarterly half-day holiday for timely timesheet completion

Private healthcare, dental, pension scheme, income protection, and life assurance

Six months paid leave for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in managing budgets and working with project and finance teams.
• Ability to lead client meetings and develop action plans.
• Understanding of influencer marketing and UGC.

Responsibilities

• Lead Social Strategy and oversee Content Planning.
• Manage connections across the P&G portfolio and oversee Social & Influence teams.
• Support strategic direction for social briefs.

Skills

Social & Influence expertise

Content Planning

Client relations

Innovative process identification

Job description

The Digital Recruitment Company is excited to collaborate again with a high-profile, globally renowned communications agency. The agency’s success is rooted in its commitment to client service, talented 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.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Social Strategist to lead Social Strategy, Content Planning, Best Practices, Organic & Paid Social Media Principles, and possess a strong 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, maintaining good connections across the P&G portfolio to identify opportunities and respond to briefs. They will oversee the Social & Influence teams and collaborate with the P&G Project Manager and Financial Lead. Cross-departmental collaboration within 'One London'—including Brand, Social, Influence, Strategy, Creative, Corporate, Healthcare, and Research & Analytics—is vital.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Expertise in Social & Influence, Content Planning, Best Practices, Organic & Paid Principles
• Understanding of influence sphere, talent activation, UGC, content creators, and agencies
• Client relations and management skills, including leading client meetings and action plans
• Ability to identify organic growth opportunities and innovate processes
• Experience in drafting scopes of work, managing budgets, and working with project and finance teams

Additional Skills (Nice-to-Have):

• Deep commercial awareness and practices

High-Level Objectives:

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

Potential Candidate Backgrounds:

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

Why Join Us?

If you’re a passionate Social Strategist seeking a significant career move, this is your chance to work with top-tier professionals on major global marketing campaigns. We offer a dynamic environment where your work will have real impact, and you’ll collaborate with diverse, talented individuals.

Benefits Include:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Three days off between Christmas and New Year
• Birthday day off
• Option for five unpaid days holiday annually
• Quarterly half-day holiday for timely timesheet completion
• Private healthcare, dental, pension scheme, income protection, and life assurance
• Six months paid leave for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR, United Kingdom