Social Media Director

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is looking for a Social Strategist to spearhead social media strategies for a prestigious global brand. The role demands expertise in content planning, client management, and social influence principles, with the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals on impactful projects. This position offers a chance to innovate in the dynamic realm of social media communication.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Three days off between Christmas and New Year

Birthday day off

Option to purchase additional unpaid leave

Quarterly half-day holidays

Private Healthcare & Dental membership

Income Protection and Life Assurance benefits

Qualifications

• Expertise in Social Strategy and Influence.
• Experience with client handling and management.
• Strong background in social media principles and content creators.

Responsibilities

• Lead Social Strategy and Content Planning.
• Manage client relationships and strategic directions.
• Oversee the Social & Influence team and collaborate on social projects.

Skills

Content Planning

Client Relations

Commercial Skills

Strategic Planning

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 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, Content Planning, Best Practices, Organic & Paid Social Media Principles, and possess a solid understanding of Influencer Marketing.

Client handling and management experience are essential for this role.

Key Collaborations:

This role requires working closely with the Haircare Associate, P&G Haircare Lead, and Head of Influencer. The candidate will also connect with all leads across the P&G portfolio to identify social opportunities and respond to briefs. Additionally, they will oversee the S&I teams working on live social projects and collaborate with the P&G Project Manager and Financial Lead.

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: Skilled in building and managing client relationships, leading agendas, calls, and action plans
• Strategic Planning & Growth: Identifying organic growth opportunities, innovative solutions, and interpreting briefs for social/communications strategies
• Commercial Skills: Drafting SOWs, managing budgets, working with project and finance teams

Additional Desirable Skills:

• Deep commercial awareness and practices

High-Level Objectives:

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

Potential Candidate Backgrounds:

• Big creative agencies with social arms
• Integrated agencies with social arms
• 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 one of the best agencies on one of the world’s biggest marketing clients. Collaborate with talented professionals and do your best work yet. If you’re passionate about the evolving world of Social media, delivering impactful integrated communications, and enjoy working with 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 to purchase additional unpaid leave
• Quarterly half-day holidays for timely timesheet completion
• Private Healthcare & Dental membership (immediate access)
• Auto-enrolled into Aviva pension scheme after 3 months
• Income Protection, Life Assurance, and extended parental leave benefits

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

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