Social Media Director

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Social to spearhead innovative social media strategies for a diverse portfolio of clients in tech, gaming, and education. This role involves leading a talented team, crafting engaging content, and utilizing analytics to drive performance. You'll collaborate across functions to ensure campaigns resonate within the digital landscape while fostering a culture of creativity and ownership. If you're passionate about storytelling and strategic thinking, this opportunity offers a chance to influence high-impact campaigns globally.

Benefits

Flexible Work Culture

Creative Ownership

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a senior social media role within an agency setting.
• Proven success building impactful social media strategies.
• Expertise across all major social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of integrated, platform-specific social media strategies.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of social professionals.
• Leverage analytics to report on performance and optimize results.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Digital Storytelling

Social Media Strategy

Leadership

Analytics Tools

Communication Skills

Creativity

Tools

Social Media Platforms

Analytics Tools

Job description

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Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for digital storytelling? A leading international creative communications agency is on the hunt for a Head of Social to lead social media initiatives for an exciting portfolio of clients across the consumer tech, gaming, B2B, and edtech sectors.

About the Role:

You’ll shape and execute innovative social strategies, working at the intersection of creativity, culture, and data. You’ll oversee a talented team of content creators and social specialists, ensuring campaigns not only meet client goals but break through the noise of the digital landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of integrated, platform-specific social media strategies.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of social professionals.
• Oversee content creation, ensuring a consistent and engaging brand voice.
• Leverage analytics to report on performance and continuously optimize results.
• Serve as a strategic partner to clients, providing guidance and thought leadership.
• Monitor industry trends to keep strategies fresh, relevant, and effective.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with PR, influencer, and content teams.

What We’re Looking For:

• 7+ years in a senior social media role, ideally within an agency setting.
• Proven success building and delivering impactful social media strategies.
• Strong leadership and team development experience.
• Expertise across all major social platforms and analytics tools.
• Excellent communication skills and a creative, strategic mindset.

What You’ll Get:

• The chance to work with globally recognized tech and gaming brands.
• A role that encourages creativity, innovation, and ownership.
• A collaborative and flexible work culture that supports your growth.
• Opportunities to influence high-impact campaigns across international markets

? Interested? Apply now with your CV, and we’ll be in touch to discuss the role further if suitable.

SUMO is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender. As an employment agency, SUMO are fully committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all (both internally and on behalf of our clients).

Thank you for your interest in the above vacancy. Please note – due to the high volume of CVs & applications we receive, we can't always get back to everyone, although we do try our best! If you haven’t heard from us within 10 working days, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion.