Manager, Paid Social

About This Opportunity

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai is representing a confidential media agency in their search for a Manager, Paid Social based in London. This role supports a new client engagement within a growing digital media specialist team, where you'll play an instrumental role in managing key paid social campaigns and supporting strategic account vision.

You'll report to the Digital Lead while working closely with the Account Director, and you'll have two team members directly supporting your work. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paid social professional to take ownership of campaign execution and client relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Campaign Management

• Develop comprehensive paid social media plans and responses to briefs that align with client objectives and KPIs, clearly articulating rationale for proposed campaign tactics (channels, budget, audience, formats)
• Manage end-to-end setup of paid social campaigns across all relevant social platforms, utilizing advanced features such as bid rules and third-party optimization, creative, and measurement tools
• Ensure regular quality assurance checks are undertaken across the team to maintain best practice standards
• Monitor campaign performance and pacing, troubleshooting and optimizing campaigns to improve results
• Produce detailed and accurate campaign performance reports in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, leading client calls to present results, insights, and recommendations
• Write performance commentary that delivers valuable insight, identifying trends and recommending actions to capitalize on or mitigate those trends
• Produce detailed analysis including end-of-campaign reporting, quarterly/annual reviews, and standalone projects
• Ensure adherence to channel best practices and contribute to developing evolving standards

Client & Partner Management

• Act as a key social point-of-contact for clients, ensuring their continuing confidence in the quality of team output
• Demonstrate deep understanding of media and technology developments, identifying opportunities to test and innovate in the paid social space
• Build and maintain relationships with key media partners including Meta, Twitter, Snap, TikTok, Pinterest, and others
• Share strong knowledge of the client sector to build strategies and plans, identifying strategic issues and raising questions to explore business challenges

People Management

• Support effective management of junior team members, ensuring workloads are monitored and prioritized to meet deadlines
• Communicate clearly and timely with internal and external stakeholders via email, chat, video, and in-person, leading presentations where necessary
• Attend regular internal meetings and training sessions, actively contributing to the paid social community and leading by example
• Assist with recruitment processes, attending interviews and acting as an ambassador for the team

Operational Excellence

• Develop and implement testing and learning agendas that drive clear and actionable insights on each social platform
• Work closely with other channel specialists to ensure activity complements and enhances the wider marketing mix
• Ensure accurate and timely fulfillment of mandatory finance processes, working with junior team to minimize queries
• Lead and promote continuous innovation and test-and-learn opportunities for the team and clients

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a digital marketing or agency-based role with a track record of working with clients or external stakeholders
• Extensive experience setting up and optimizing paid social campaigns across multiple key social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snap, TikTok, etc.)
• Training certifications in key platforms (e.g., Meta Blueprint) are a plus
• Experience planning large-scale paid social campaigns, preferably across a mix of brand and direct-response objectives
• Strong ability to form relationships and comfort presenting to clients and leading calls
• Collaborative, friendly, can-do attitude with excellent teamwork skills
• Experience in line managing individuals and helping to train others
• Ability to lead and manage hybrid teams located in different markets
• Creates a positive climate to drive team performance and motivate continuous improvement
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Right to work in the UK is required

How We Work with You

Candidates interested in this position should apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Once you submit your application, a member of our talent team will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening. If your background aligns with what our client is seeking, we'll submit your profile for consideration. We ask that you do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all communication will be managed through our recruiting team to ensure a smooth and professional process.

The role is based in London and follows a hybrid working model with teams in the office around four days per week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with our team during the interview process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the screening process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is committed to equal employment opportunity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.