Associate Director,Social

The role

Oversee the day-to-day paid social output of one or more client accounts, making sure campaigns meet client objectives and deliver measurable results. Lead and develop a team of junior paid social specialists and act as the main point of contact and advisor for clients.

What you will do

• Oversee day-to-day paid social output for assigned client accounts
• Ensure campaigns align with client objectives and deliver measurable results
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as primary point of contact and trusted advisor
• Mentor and develop a team of junior social specialists
• Manage budgets and identify optimisation opportunities
• Interpret campaign data and present performance reports and recommendations
• Lead client calls and presentations
• Manage multiple client projects and team priorities while keeping quality standards
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and internal and external stakeholders

Required qualifications

• In-depth, hands-on proficiency across major paid social advertising platforms
• Meta Ads Manager experience
• At least 4 years of experience in paid social media
• Proven track record overseeing, mentoring and developing junior paid social specialists
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Strong understanding of how paid social contributes to business objectives and ROI
• Ability to translate client goals into campaign strategies
• Proficiency in interpreting complex campaign data and deriving insights
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and project management
• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• TikTok Ads Manager experience
• Pinterest Ads Manager experience
• Track record of contributing to new business pitches and client growth initiatives
• Relevant industry certifications such as Meta Blueprint

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance
• Group retirement plans
• Vision and dental insurance
• Significant paid time off
• Preferential partner discounts
• Employee mental health awareness days
• Access to global WPP Media and WPP networks
• Employee resource groups
• In-office events

Before you apply

• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Hybrid working with office attendance around four days a week
• Reasonable adjustments or flexibility can be discussed with the hiring team during interviews

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. It is an equal opportunity employer.