At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead creative development for global brands and shape impactful social-first campaigns.
- Company: Dynamic social-first creative agency with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Opportunity to influence agency culture and work on high-profile projects.
- Other info: Join a fast-growth environment where creativity and strategic thinking thrive.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by creating engaging content that resonates with audiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in creative roles with a strong portfolio showcasing social-first thinking.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
An independent creative agency is looking for a Social Creative Lead to help shape the next phase of its creative output across a growing portfolio of global brands. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands how modern brands earn attention, build relevance and create meaningful engagement through social, content and culture. Initially focused on a major global healthcare brand, you'll lead the development of social-first campaigns, content platforms and always-on creative programmes that move beyond trend chasing and deliver genuine audience impact. You'll be joining a fast-growth agency environment where creative ambition, strategic thinking and content expertise sit at the heart of everything they do.
The Opportunity
- Lead creative development across a flagship global client account.
- Own projects from brief through to execution.
- Develop social-first campaign ideas, content ecosystems and long-term creative platforms.
- Create work designed for how audiences actually consume, engage with and share content.
- Present and sell ideas confidently to both internal teams and senior clients.
- Help elevate the creative standards, culture and output of a growing agency.
- Work closely with strategy, account management, production and fellow creatives to bring ideas to life.
Your Background
- Experience within a social, content, integrated or creative agency environment.
- Currently operating as a Senior Creative, Creative Lead or Associate Creative Director.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating social-first thinking across multiple formats and channels.
- Excellent writing, storytelling and presentation skills.
- Able to translate insight, research and complex subject matter into engaging creative ideas.
- Strong understanding of social platforms, audience behaviour and content ecosystems.
- Comfortable leading creative conversations with senior stakeholders.
- Curious, collaborative and commercially aware.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role while remaining close to the work itself. You'll help shape creative output for globally recognised brands, influence agency culture and play a key role in the growth of an ambitious social-first creative business. For creatives who love building ideas, leading projects and creating work that genuinely earns attention, this is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Social Creative Lead - Social First Creative Agency in City of London employer: RC&A
Join a dynamic and independent creative agency that champions social-first thinking and content-led strategies. As a Social Creative Lead, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment that fosters creativity and collaboration, offering ample opportunities for professional growth while working on high-profile global brands. With a focus on meaningful engagement and innovative campaigns, this role allows you to make a significant impact in shaping the agency's culture and creative output.
