Paid Social Account Director in England

At Assembly, our mission is to find the change that fuels growth. We apply this principle to the work we do with our clients and to how we engage with our people. We’re a modern global agency bringing together media, data, technology and talent to make brands perform. Our business is purpose driven. In March 2022, we were named Ad Age’s first ever Purpose-Led Agency of the Year, recognised for our mission to leave the world better than we found it. This year we became B Corp certified, the result of a two-year journey. We’re proud to have created a culture where diversity of thought, experience, and background are valued, within an environment that fosters continuous learning, adaptability, and a shared passion for meaningful impact.

As a Paid Social Account Director, you will lead a team delivering best‑in‑class performance for our clients. You will be a specialist in full funnel Paid Social with deep platform knowledge across Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and more for both Brand and Performance activity. With that platform knowledge, you’ll navigate your team through the latest best practices, standardisation and our product proposition enforcement.

You provide strategic insight, develop your team of specialists, and be responsible for the quality work we expect to deliver. This is a senior role within the social department. You will be an escalation point of contact for client and partners, as well as for our wider team. You will also work with the Head of Paid Social, Europe to deliver on departmental projects to future‑proof Paid Social. You’ll also foster a culture of continuous and responsible experimentation for your team, guiding managers and executives across London and India and nurturing their careers.

• Enforce the highest standards forming Assembly’s paid social success formula.
• Provide constructive feedback and development opportunities for team members.
• Deliver compelling Paid Social narratives, collaborating with media partners to drive innovation.
• Enforce agreed service level agreements, ensuring no over‑promise and under‑delivery.
• Maintain zero errors through rigorous diagnostics and non‑negotiable checks.
• Govern current systems and technology to pre‑empt issues and drive operational innovation.
• Train your team to uncover insights that fuel client growth.
• Support department resource planning, recruitment, and escalation management.
• Attend and lead team meetings, events, and projects alongside the Head of Paid Social.
• Act as an escalation point for senior clients, media owners and tech partners.
• Collaborate with other departments and contribute to new business pitches.
• Identify opportunities for up‑cross‑selling services.
• Produce thought‑leadership content such as whitepapers and blog posts on paid social.

• Strong project management skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standard of deliverables.
• Experience working with large multi‑market clients, budgets and Paid Social strategy.
• Proficiency in Brand and Performance paid social planning and campaign activation.
• Knowledge of advanced paid social products (ASC, CAPI, etc.) and measurement concepts (attribution, viewability, incrementality).
• Effective communication skills with ability to explain complex concepts simply.
• Line‑management experience with role definition and development plans.
• Expert knowledge of Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and other platforms.
• Passion for paid social and marketing, with up‑to‑date certifications.
• Experience in luxury global brand work is desirable.

Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

At Assembly, we have a responsibility to bring impact into our everyday work. We encourage employees to be conscious citizens—participate in sustainability efforts, support environmentally friendly practices, collaborate with community organisations and stakeholders, and volunteer. Employees are also encouraged to suggest and assess business practices for social and environmental performance improvements.