Social Media Senior Account Manager – Integrated Communications Agency, London

Hanson Search; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning integrated communications agency is seeking a Senior Social Media Specialist to enhance their impact across multiple channels. The ideal candidate will lead teams in creating strategic social plans, develop compelling content, and manage influencer campaigns. With an emphasis on leveraging platform trends and data insights, the role also involves mentoring junior staff and ensuring continuous improvement in campaign performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social media marketing, ideally with account management responsibilities.
• Strong platform knowledge across major social media channels.
• Understanding of paid media strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead client teams in developing strategic social plans and inspiring creative briefs.
• Create and manage engaging content, from ideation to production.
• Run end-to-end influencer campaigns ensuring alignment with brand tone.

Skills

Social media marketing

Platform knowledge (LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, etc.)

Influencer management

Job description

I’m looking for a Senior Social Media Specialist on behalf of an award-winning, integrated communications agency that’s built for the Networked Age. The agency is made up of over 200 experts working across diverse disciplines including Brand & Reputation, Public Affairs, Crisis & Risk, Capital Markets, Health, Technology, and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing, entrepreneurial team that leads the way in using behavioural science to solve communications challenges. You’ll help develop strategies and multi-channel campaigns that influence everyone from consumers to policy makers, and from stakeholders to shareholders.

Social Media Specialist Key Responsibilities

• Lead client teams in developing strategic social plans and inspiring creative briefs that align with business objectives and audience needs.
• Create and manage engaging content, from ideation to production
• Run end-to-end influencer campaigns, from strategic planning to execution, ensuring alignment with brand tone and performance goals.
• Use insight and research to craft robust content strategies and deliver smart, measurable campaigns.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, acting as a strategic digital advisor and identifying opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Oversee performance reporting, define KPIs, analyse outcomes, and optimise content to ensure continuous improvement.
• Mentor and manage junior team members, contributing to talent development while promoting collaboration and best practices across teams.
• Stay on top of platform trends and tools, helping to refine processes and elevate the agency’s social and digital offering.

Senior Account Manager Key Requirements

• Proven experience in social media marketing, ideally with account management responsibilities.
• Strong platform knowledge across LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, X (Twitter), YouTube, Facebook, and emerging channels.
• Understanding of paid media strategy across major platforms.
• Experience managing influencers and content-led campaigns.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch withour teamincluding a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below. Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across theUAE,UK, USA, andEurope. We specialise in business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams inCommunications, Government Relations,FinancialCommunications,Public Affairs, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, Investor Relations andC-Suiterecruitment.Please clickhereto find out about more aboutHanson Search. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. You can access our Diversity and Inclusion Policyhere.