Social Manager

Social Manager

Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
PHD

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Plan and optimise Paid Social campaigns across major platforms like Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat.
  • Company: Join a dynamic team at a leading global agency in the automotive sector.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on innovation and continuous learning.
  • Why this job: Make an impact on exciting campaigns while developing your skills in digital media.
  • Qualifications: Experience in managing Paid Social campaigns and strong analytical skills.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

About the Role

The Paid Social Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and optimization of Paid Social campaigns across a global automotive client. The role focuses on delivering best‑in‑class campaign execution, driving performance against KPIs, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple markets. The candidate will play a key role in connecting activation, ensuring campaigns are locally relevant while aligned to global priorities and digital media guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Campaign Management & Execution: Plan, implement, and optimize Paid Social campaigns across major platforms, including Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. Ensure campaigns are delivered in line with SLA, within budget, and aligned to agreed KPIs. Drive campaign efficiencies and continuous optimization across multiple markets. Maintain high standards of campaign activation, QA, and reporting. Ensure best digital media guidance and practice is consistently applied across all activity.
  • Performance & Growth: Monitor and analyze campaign performance, providing clear and actionable insights. Identify opportunities to improve ROAS, CTR, CPA, and overall campaign efficiency. Contribute to testing frameworks, innovation projects, and learning agendas across markets. Stay abreast of platform developments and proactively identify opportunities for clients.
  • Operational Excellence: Ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of accounts across multiple territories. Manage campaign workflows and ensure deadlines and deliverables are consistently met. Maintain accurate reporting, budget management, and financial tracking. Support process improvements that enhance efficiency and campaign quality.
  • Collaboration & Integration: Build strong relationships across local PHD teams. Contribute to knowledge sharing, training, and best practice across the Paid Social team. Foster a collaborative and positive team culture.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Strong experience managing Paid Social campaigns in an agency or client‑facing environment.
  • Proven ability to plan, execute, and optimize campaigns across major social platforms, including Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Pinterest.
  • Experience working on global or multi‑market campaigns.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action.
  • Excellent understanding of Paid Social best practices, platform developments, and emerging trends.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Experience with campaign management tools such as Smartly or Innovid is advantageous but not necessary.
  • A proactive mindset with a passion for digital media and social platforms.

Social Manager employer: PHD

As a leading player in the digital marketing landscape, our company offers an exceptional work environment for the Paid Social Manager role, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and the chance to work on high-impact campaigns for a global automotive client. Located in a vibrant city, our team enjoys a dynamic atmosphere that encourages creativity and growth, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

PHD

Contact Details:

PHD Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Social Manager

Campaign Management
Paid Social Campaigns
Meta
TikTok
Snapchat
Pinterest
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