Paid Social Director

Associate Director – Paid Social
Salary: Up to £65,000
Location: London (Hybrid – 4 days in the office)

Join one of the world's leading global media agencies and play a key role in shaping Paid Social strategy for one of the most recognisable technology brands in the world. This is an opportunity to work on large-scale, multi-market campaigns with the freedom to innovate, test new ideas and influence how significant media investment is used.

The Opportunity

• Lead Paid Social strategy across a flagship global technology account with substantial media investment and a strong focus on innovation.

• Work across international campaigns spanning platforms including Meta, LinkedIn and TikTok.

• Join a high-performing team with genuine opportunities for long-term career progression within a global network.

• Manage and develop a growing team of Paid Social specialists while working closely with senior leadership and client stakeholders.

• Be part of a collaborative environment that encourages experimentation, testing and continuous optimisation rather than budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic direction of Paid Social campaigns across multiple international markets.

• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, providing strategic guidance and recommendations.

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of 3–5 Paid Social specialists.

• Drive innovation through testing frameworks, audience strategies and platform best practice.

• Collaborate with planning, activation and cross-channel teams to deliver integrated campaigns.

Your Profile

• Currently an Associate Director or Account Director within a media agency (or equivalent in-house experience with significant strategic responsibility).

• Strong Paid Social expertise across Meta, LinkedIn and other major social platforms.

• Proven experience leading client relationships and developing strategic recommendations.

• Previous team management experience with a passion for coaching and developing talent.

• Commercially minded, proactive and excited by the opportunity to work on ambitious, large-scale campaigns.

How to apply

To apply for this outstanding opportunity, please contact Ellie Drury at Pivotal for a confidential discussion on [phone removed] or email [email removed].

Pivotal is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.