Job Description
Are you a social media leader ready to make an impact at one of the UK’s top communications agencies?
This award-winning agency is looking for an experienced and dynamic Social Media Associate Director to play a pivotal role in scaling its fast-growing social media team. Reporting to the leadership team, this role will help lead a 20-strong social and studio team to deliver impactful, social-first strategies for high-profile clients.
Why This Role Stands Out:
* Leadership & Influence: The Associate Director will help drive the agency’s social media vision, overseeing major social programs and high-profile campaigns with strategic, creative insight.
* Client Impact: With senior-level expertise, they will shape social strategies aligned with client business goals, delivering impactful counsel across B2B, B2C, and corporate accounts.
* Growth-Driven Culture: Working alongside a talented team, they will foster a collaborative environment, inspiring creativity and innovation across specialities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and motivate the team with a supportive, empowering approach, fostering a culture of excellence.
* Help to define a clear vision for the agency’s social media offering, leading with fresh ideas and social-first thinking.
* Act as a senior lead on complex campaigns, developing strategies that meet client objectives and drive results.
* Take an active role in new business initiatives, pitching proposals with confidence and authority.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Demonstrated success in a similar agency role or large well-known brand with expertise across social media and communications and knowledge across organic and paid social.
* A strategic mindset with the ability to translate ideas into compelling, buyable campaigns.
* A high standard for quality, detail, and a leadership style that encourages collaboration.
Why Join This Agency?
* Career Development: As an employee-owned agency, this company is committed to professional growth, offering dedicated mentoring and a robust development program.
* Flexibility & Wellbeing: Enjoy flexible working options, generous leave, enhanced family policies, and extensive wellness resources.
* Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, profit-sharing, healthcare, financial planning resources, and more.
This is a unique opportunity to take on a leadership role within a top UK agency, championing innovation and making a real impact.
Apply now or Contact David at david@essentialresourcing.co.uk or 07824514296. Don’t worry if your CV isn’t up to date – just send what you have, and we’ll take it from there. We respond to all applications.