If you've built your career in Paid Social and understand that the biggest opportunities for growth now come from exceptional creative, this could be the next step you've been looking for.
We're working with an award-winning Performance Marketing agency that partners with some of the UK's most recognised retail and ecommerce brands, helping them achieve sustainable growth through Paid Social, performance creative and AI-powered marketing solutions.
Combining the agility of a boutique London team with the backing of an international agency network, our client has built an outstanding reputation for developing talent, embracing innovation and giving people genuine opportunities to influence the future of digital marketing. With an impressive track record of employee retention, internal promotions and long-standing client relationships, this is a business where ambitious people can build long-term careers.
We're looking for someone whose foundation is in Paid Social and performance marketing, with experience using creative testing, platform insights and commercial data to improve campaign performance. You'll work alongside creative specialists, production teams and senior stakeholders to shape high-performing campaigns while mentoring and developing a growing team.
About the Role:
- Lead Paid Social and Creative Performance strategy across a portfolio of high-profile retail and eCommerce clients.
- Turn campaign performance data into creative insights, testing roadmaps and scalable growth strategies.
- Develop winning creative concepts alongside production teams, ensuring every campaign is backed by performance data rather than opinion.
- Build trusted client relationships, leading strategic workshops, performance reviews and commercial conversations with senior stakeholders.
- Manage, coach and develop a team of Social & Creative specialists while helping shape the future direction of the department.
About You:
- Experience in Paid Social, Performance Marketing or Performance Creative.
- Agency background or in-house experience at an Ecommerce brand.
- Strong understanding of Meta and the wider Paid Social ecosystem, with experience using creative testing to drive performance.
- Experience leading client relationships and confidently presenting strategic recommendations.
- People management experience with the ability to inspire, mentor and develop high-performing teams.
Why You'll Love It:
- Boutique UK agency backed by an international team of over 500 digital specialists, giving you access to leading AI tools, global expertise and exciting collaboration opportunities.
- Professional development budget of up to £2,000, plus dedicated learning days to continue building your expertise.
- Hybrid working with flexibility around office schedules
- International remote working opportunities
- Enhanced parental leave and wellbeing support
- Summer early-finish Fridays and additional wellbeing leave days
- 30+ days annual leave + Bank holidays
Apply now or send you CV to laura@3searchgroup.com
Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.
Paid Social & Creative Strategy Lead employer: 3Search
3Search is an excellent employer that fosters a dynamic work culture in Reading, where innovation and collaboration thrive. Employees benefit from a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the fast-paced world of e-commerce. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive environment that values your contributions.
