Paid Social Senior Associate Director - Paid Social

Job Title: Senior Associate Director – Paid Social
Salary: Up to £65,000
Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Our client is a globally recognised media and marketing network, delivering award-winning campaigns for some of the UK's most well-known brands. They are looking for a Senior Associate Director to join a high-performing Paid Social team, leading strategy, client relationships, and team development across a major retail account.

The Opportunity

• Take ownership of Paid Social strategy for a high-profile, multi-brand client portfolio.

• Lead strategic planning across both brand and performance-focused campaigns.

• Manage and develop a talented team, helping shape the next generation of Paid Social specialists.

• Partner closely with senior clients, becoming a trusted advisor on investment, innovation, and platform strategy.

• Join a business that combines the scale of a global network with strong opportunities for progression and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead Paid Social strategy and planning across multiple brands and objectives.

• Provide strategic recommendations across Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn and emerging platforms.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders.

• Oversee campaign direction and performance, ensuring best-in-class execution from the wider team.

• Mentor and support direct reports while fostering a collaborative team culture.

• Work cross-functionally with wider digital, planning and investment teams.

Your Profile

• Extensive Paid Social experience within a media agency environment.

• Strong strategic planning capabilities across both brand and performance campaigns.

• Proven experience managing senior client relationships and influencing key stakeholders.

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

• Strong platform knowledge across Meta, TikTok, Pinterest and LinkedIn.

• Commercially minded, solutions-focused and confident leading conversations at a senior level.

How to apply

To apply for this outstanding opportunity, please contact Ellie Drury at Pivotal for a confidential discussion on 07442 871145 or email me at ellie@pivotallondon.co.uk.

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.