Social Media Director, Communications Agency, Manchester

Hanson Search; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known communications agency in the UK is looking for a Social Media Director to lead their social media initiatives. You will be responsible for defining the vision and leading major campaigns while fostering creativity within the team. This senior role offers competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a hybrid working model. Ideal candidates will have significant leadership experience and a track record of successful social media strategies.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance bonus

Hybrid working model

Generous annual leave

Enhanced parental policies

Extensive learning and development

Healthcare plan

Flexible pension scheme

Regular socials and supportive culture

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in a senior social media role.
• Proven track record of winning and leading major social programmes.
• Strong ability to link social media to business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a clear vision for social media services.
• Lead new business opportunities and build client relationships.
• Act as the senior lead on major social campaigns.

Skills

Leadership experience in social media

Track record of leading major social programmes

Strategic mindset linking social media to business outcomes

Creative judgement for social-first ideas

Compelling communication skills

Experience across B2C and B2B

Job description

I am working with one of the UK’s most respected independent communications agencies to appoint a Social Media Director. With a team of over 120 specialists across the country, the agency partners with some of the nation’s best-known brands and is consistently recognised as one of the best places to work in the sector. It is employee‑owned, forward‑thinking and focused on creating an environment where people can thrive.

Social Media Director Opportunity at a Leading Communications Agency

This is a senior leadership role where you will set the vision for the agency’s social media offering and lead the development of social‑first thinking across the business. Reporting into the leadership team, you will work closely with a talented group of specialists in paid social, video, content creation and analytics.

You will be responsible for driving growth, originating and winning new business, and acting as the senior lead on high‑profile campaigns. This is an opportunity to shape and scale a growing discipline, while working with major brands and ambitious teams.

Social Media Director Role Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a clear vision for the agency’s social media services
• Lead new business opportunities and build strong client relationships
• Act as the senior lead on major social campaigns and programmes
• Develop innovative social‑first strategies aligned to client goals
• Foster a culture of creativity and collaboration within the team
• Provide leadership and mentoring to support career growth across the department

About You – Skills and Experience

• Significant leadership experience in a senior social media role, ideally within an agency
• Proven track record of winning and leading major social programmes
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to link social media to business outcomes
• Excellent creative judgement and passion for social‑first ideas
• A compelling communicator who can inspire clients and teams alike
• Comfortable working across B2C, B2B and corporate briefs with varied budgets

What’s on Offer – Social Media Director Salary, Benefits and Career Growth

• Competitive salary with performance bonus and profit share
• Hybrid working with three days in the office and two days working remotely
• Generous annual leave including Christmas closure and enhancements for long service
• Enhanced parental policies, compassionate leave and paid career breaks
• Extensive learning and development with mentoring and coaching support
• Healthcare plan, wellbeing programme and employee assistance scheme
• Flexible pension scheme and fully funded financial advice
• Regular socials, away days and a supportive, inclusive culture

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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