Paid Social Business Director

We re working on a fantastic opportunity with a global agency on building out their expert Paid Social Team. They re looking for enthusiastic and experienced Paid Social Business Director to join the team and be the business lead on some recognised retail brands delivering world class paid social campaigns.

This is a senior leadership role within the Paid Social team, responsible for delivering best-in-class strategic direction, team management and commercial excellence within the clients under your remit, as well as working with the Head of Paid Social to manage brilliant basics across the full team, build solutions to improve efficiency and continue to develop the department s offering.

Lead by example, mentor and train the rising stars. You should exude confidence and be able to motivate, educate and develop a large team.

Responsibilities will include:

The senior strategic lead on your client portfolio. Absolute control on campaign planning , performance and P&L.

Ensure your delivery team are fully brief on plans, objectives, measurables and milestones.

Be a source of market insight for clients.

Ensure fantastic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Work with the Head of Department and Client Partner to optimise team revenue and profitability through effective management of financial processes and scopes of work

Work closely with HR/Talent and Operations to ensure smooth onboarding and exit process, succession planning and training is executed

Lead and contribute to department projects to help develop the Paid Social product

Lead a team that develop various initiatives in support of a positive agency culture such as social events, charitable initiatives, office décor and wellness

Requirements include:

5+ years experience in Paid Social, ideally within an agency environment.

Active, hands-on activation and planning paid social experience.

Any professional digital media/ advertising qualifications will be beneficial but not essential.

Naturally data driven with an analytical mind and great attention to detail.

Ideally, previous experience in leading a paid social team (c.25 people)

Great communication skills, both written and verbal and comfortable in leading presentations and meetings.

What s in it for you?

Flexible/ Hybrid working scheme (2 days in office per week)

25 days annual leave + 1 day for your Birthday and Christmas off AND this increases to 30 days annual leave after 3 years of service.

World class internal training opportunities with bespoke career management and planning.

Season Ticket Loans

Childcare Vouchers

Subsidised beauty and health treatments

Ride 2 Work scheme

Free fruit, coffee and Soft drinks all week and free Beer and wine after 4:30pm on Fridays!

Fitness and health classes on site including Yoga and Physiotherapy