Strategic Social Media Director for Innovative Agency

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Focus 5 Recruitment Ltd Full time
About the Role

Focused on excellence, Focus 5 Recruitment Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Social Media Director to lead their social media team in Manchester. This key role will oversee the development and implementation of strategic social media campaigns for leading B2C household brands across various platforms.

Key Responsibilities
  • Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will work closely with other Divisional Heads to drive success in client partnerships and projects.
  • Leverage your expertise in social media management to develop skills and motivate a creative team, ensuring their work aligns with account objectives and targets.
  • Contribute to large-scale business decisions and projects through close collaboration with senior leadership.
Candidate Profile
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in social media management within an agency setting.
  • In-depth knowledge of Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube, X (Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram.
  • The ability to identify new opportunities for growth and help shape complex marketing strategies aligned to clients' ambitions.
Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, bonus based on team and individual performance, a wellbeing benefits scheme, and flexible working hours.



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