Growth through Talent

Head of Paid Social - Paid Social

Agency - Marketing
Ref: 3564 Date Posted: Monday 14 Jul 2025

Head of Paid Social

Hybrid (London HQ)

 

One of the UK’s fastest-growing independent performance agencies is looking for a Head of Paid Social to drive innovation, lead a high-performing team, and shape the future of the channel. If you’re an experienced Paid Social leader with a passion for performance and technology, this is a rare chance to join the agency’s senior leadership team at a pivotal moment of growth.

 

The Opportunity

  • Shape the Paid Social strategy and channel direction for a best-in-class performance agency

  • Join the senior leadership team and report into the COO

  • Build, mentor and scale a high-performing Paid Social team

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Creative, Data, Sales, and Product

  • Influence the development of proprietary tech that gives the agency a market edge

 

Responsibilities

  • Lead Paid Social strategy, innovation and channel best practice

  • Drive automation and tech adoption across the channel

  • Oversee team hiring, development and mentorship

  • Act as strategic consultant to ecommerce and retail clients

  • Own relationships with key platforms (Meta, TikTok, Snap, Pinterest)

  • Represent the agency externally via pitches, panels and events

 

Your Profile

  • Extensive Paid Social experience (agency or in-house ecommerce/retail)

  • Proven team leadership and mentorship credentials

  • Sharp commercial acumen and strategic thinking

  • Excellent stakeholder management (incl. C-suite and founders)

  • Strong grasp of industry trends, automation, and analytics

  • Motivated by growth, innovation and developing others

 

How to apply

For a confidential chat, please reach out to Beth Rosser at beth@pivotallondon.co.uk or connect on LinkedIn.

 

ED&I Statement

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.

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