Paid Media Account Director (London)

We are an award-winning Social Media agency based in the UK that works with brands such as Hartley’s Jam, BP, AXA Investment Managers, Linda McCartney Foods, Virgin and Virgin Red, Dow Chemical Company, and Avanti West Coast Trains, among others. We are a friendly mix of Strategists, Creatives, Account Managers, Media Planners, and Buyers — all with one goal: creating work that wins people’s time on social media in the most exciting ways possible.

Role overview

We’re looking for a commercially-minded and strategic Paid Media Account Director to join our senior team and lead the delivery of impactful paid social strategies across some of our most valued client accounts. You will act as the senior client partner and team lead, achieving results and generating new ideas across all paid social workstreams. From shaping strategy to mentoring teams and steering business growth, this is a key role with significant influence within the agency. This is a hybrid role based in our London (Great Portland Street) office 2–3 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely the rest of the time.

As a Paid Media Account Director at Cubaka, you will:

• Lead strategic planning and execution of paid social campaigns across multiple high-value accounts.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with senior clients, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.
• Guide and mentor a talented team of Paid Media Account Managers and Executives.
• Translate client goals into data-driven paid media strategies that align with KPIs and business objectives.
• Manage and oversee multi-market, global campaign activations.
• Act as the senior escalation point for campaign challenges or client concerns.
• Drive innovation and integration across paid social, organic, creative, and influencer activities.
• Collaborate with the wider team on new business pitches and revenue growth opportunities.
• Maintain oversight of client budgets, forecasts, and profitability.
• Ensure robust measurement frameworks are in place to evaluate performance and ROAS.
• Champion a “test and learn” culture to optimize effectiveness and push creative boundaries.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, share platform updates, and represent Cubaka at industry events.

You will bring:

• 6+ years of experience in social media advertising or paid digital media, ideally within an agency environment.
• Proven experience managing high-value accounts and leading paid social strategies.
• Deep knowledge of platforms, including Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, and related analytics tools.
• A thoughtful approach to sharing ideas, adapting communication for different audiences, and fostering trust-based, collaborative partnerships.
• Experience managing and mentoring teams.
• Commercial awareness, with confidence in forecasting and budget oversight.
• A love for collaboration, creative thinking, and a drive to deliver outstanding results.

And in return, Cubaka offers:

• Unlimited holiday (paid annual leave)
• Free breakfast in the office
• Perkbox – a rewards, perks, and benefits platform
• Auto-enrolment pension (retirement benefit), with up to 8% contribution
• Regular socials and team-building sessions
• Annual salary review and quarterly performance reviews
• Choice of company: Apple MacBook Pro or PC
• Hybrid office working (approx 2 days in the office, 3 days at home — flexible)
• Charity opportunities within working hours

Cubaka, part of the Brandwidth Group, recognises that managing diversity is an ongoing process of improvement. We review our diversity strategy annually to support business goals and address the diverse needs of our clients. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and maintaining a diverse workforce in accordance with employment law and best practices.