Manager, Paid Social

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential media agency in their search for a Manager, Paid Social based in London. Our client works with leading brands to deliver AI-driven media solutions and market-leading social advertising campaigns across multiple platforms.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll take ownership of client engagement, manage a team of paid social specialists, and drive the strategic execution of campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other social platforms.

Responsibilities

Campaign Performance & Strategy

• Lead the planning, creation, and ongoing management of paid social campaigns across multiple platforms
• Conduct regular account health checks to ensure best practice setup and execution
• Proactively optimize accounts, monitor market changes, and identify development opportunities
• Create and execute testing plans, including platform beta opportunities
• Prepare presentations and lead client calls and face-to-face meetings
• Translate campaign strategy into tactical delivery

Team Leadership & Development

• Delegate and manage workloads across junior team members
• Mentor and develop team members, contributing to their personal development plans
• Arrange and attend training to progress team knowledge and capability
• Motivate junior colleagues to develop their understanding of social best practices
• Collaborate with other digital teams within the organization

Process & Operations

• Manage budgets accurately and adhere to finance processes
• Maximize operational efficiencies through effective use of available technology
• Ensure junior team members follow all process requirements
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and provide recommendations

Profile Building

• Play an active role in team meetings and agency events
• Write case studies documenting successful campaign work
• Assist with new business pitches and cross-agency initiatives

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience & Skills

• Exceptional hands-on paid social experience with comprehensive knowledge of best practices
• Proven experience supporting, developing, and mentoring junior team members
• Experience managing both brand and direct response campaigns, optimizing to achieve performance targets
• Expert in developing and implementing audience strategies to optimize paid social campaigns
• Experienced in applying bid rules, buying methods, and automation to optimize campaign management
• Proficient in advanced features within native and third-party paid social platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Proficient with tracking platforms such as Google Analytics, DoubleClick, and Adobe Analytics
• Able to clearly articulate the rationale for proposed campaign tactics and present these internally and to clients
• Understanding of how paid social integrates with other digital and offline channels
• Able to devise testing approaches and roadmaps that deliver statistically significant results
• Experience working with client leadership and developing day-to-day client relationships
• Analytically minded with strong attention to detail and ability to identify trends in large datasets

Work Arrangement

This role is based in London with a hybrid approach (approximately four days per week in office). Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

How We Work With You

Get A Job.ai is the exclusive recruiting partner for this position. Our process works as follows:

• Submit your application through the Get A Job.ai platform
• Our talent team will conduct an initial screening call to understand your experience and career goals
• Qualified candidates will be presented to our client for consideration
• We'll guide you through each stage of the client's interview process
• Please do not contact the client directly, as all applications must come through Get A Job.ai

Equal Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.