Social Media Director

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is looking for a Social Media Director to craft impactful social strategies for major clients. This permanent role requires a seasoned professional with expertise in content planning, client management, and innovative thinking. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering top-notch social campaigns and enjoy comprehensive benefits including 25 days of holiday and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Additional time off during Christmas/New Year

Unpaid holiday options

Private healthcare

Pension and life assurance

Six months paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Expert in Social Strategy and Best Practices for Social Media.
• Experience in managing client accounts and relationships.
• Strong knowledge in Organic & Paid Social Media Principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead social strategy and content planning.
• Oversee team collaboration across departments.
• Support social & influence team management.

Skills

Content Planning

Client relations

Innovative thinking

Influencer Engagement

Commercial Skills

Job description

Social Media Director, Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: The Digital Recruitment Company

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

Job Type: Permanent

Location: London/Hybrid

Consultant: Mags Rendle

About the Organisation:

The Digital Recruitment Company is excited to work again with a high-profile global communications agency, renowned for its client service, creativity, collaboration, and expertise across diverse sectors including consumer marketing, healthcare, technology, public affairs, and corporate reputation.

The Role:

We are seeking an expert Social Strategist to lead on Social Strategy, Content Planning, Best Practices, Organic & Paid Social Media Principles, and Influencer Marketing. Client handling and management experience are essential.

Key Collaborations:

This role involves working closely with the Haircare Associate, P&G Haircare Lead, Head of Influencer, P&G Project Manager, and Financial Lead. The candidate will oversee S&I teams and collaborate across departments within 'One London' including Brand, Social, Influence, Strategy, Creative, Corporate, Healthcare, and Research & Analytics.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Social & Influence Skills: Content Planning, Best Practice, Organic & Paid Principles, Influencer Engagement, UGC understanding
• Client & Account Management: Client relations, managing agendas, calls, and action plans
• Planning & Growth: Opportunity spotting, innovative thinking, strategic brief development
• Commercial Skills: Drafting SOWs, managing budgets, working with Project & Finance Managers

Additional Skills (Nice-to-Have):

• Deep commercial awareness

Objectives:

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

Potential Candidate Backgrounds:

• Big creative agencies with social arms
• Integrated agencies with social arms
• In-house content/social/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 and major clients, delivering impactful, integrated social campaigns.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Additional days off during Christmas/New Year and your birthday
• Unpaid holiday options and quarterly half-day holidays
• Private healthcare, dental, pension, income protection, life assurance
• Six months paid parental leave

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