Social Media Director

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

Job summary

A leading global communications agency is looking for a skilled Social Strategist in Shrewsbury. This role involves leading social strategy and managing client relationships to deliver impactful social media campaigns. Join a collaborative team focused on creating innovative solutions for major global clients.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Three additional days off between Christmas and New Year

Birthday day off

Option for five unpaid holiday days

Quarterly half-day holiday for timely timesheet completion

Private healthcare membership (Bupa)

Dental membership (Bupa)

Income Protection Scheme

Life Assurance

Six months full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in client handling and management is essential.
• Strong understanding of Influencer Marketing required.
• Background in social content or strategy roles, preferably at notable agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Social Strategy, content planning, and management of social media campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal teams and manage client expectations and deliverables.
• Oversee planning and strategic direction for social briefs.

Skills

Content Planning

Client relations

Best Practices

Organic & Paid Principles

Talent Activation

Job description

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The Digital Recruitment Company is excited to work 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, Social Content Planning, Social Best Practices, and Social Media Organic & Paid Principles. The ideal candidate will have 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 have good connections across the P&G portfolio to identify opportunities on social media and respond to various category 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 & Amplification, UGC/content creators/agency understanding
• Client & Account Management: Client relations, relationship building, leading client meetings and action plans
• Planning & Growth: Opportunity identification, innovative solutions, strategic brief interrogation
• Commercial Skills: Drafting SOWs, managing budgets, working with project and finance teams

Additional Skills (Nice-to-Have):

• Deep commercial awareness

Objectives:

• Oversee planning and strategic direction for social briefs
• Support social & 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 Social Strategist seeking your next big opportunity, this is your chance to work with one of the best agencies on a major global client. Collaborate with talented professionals and do your career’s best work. If you’re passionate about 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 additional days off between Christmas and New Year
• Birthday day off
• Option for five unpaid holiday days
• Quarterly half-day holiday for timely timesheet completion
• Private healthcare membership (Bupa)
• Dental membership (Bupa)
• Auto-enrolled into Aviva 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 operates as an Employment Business for interim, contract, and temporary recruitment, and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles.

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