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MAIN PURPOSE The Associate Director - Marketing & Communications is responsible for providing leadership & strategic direction for BUCS' marketing & communications in line with our strategic objectives. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Associate Director - Marketing & Communications will contribute to the collective leadership & strategic development of BUCS, whilst retaining specific delegated responsibility for the organisation's marketing & communications agenda. As a leader in an ambitious & transforming organisation, the Associate Director - Marketing & Communications will be responsible for shaping & driving a contemporary marketing & communications approach that increases the profile, reach & reputation of BUCS, supports organisational strategy outcomes & strengthens the value we provide to students, member institutions & partners. The Associate Director - Marketing & Communications will use professional marketing expertise to build commercial potential & support the effective servicing of commercial partners, whilst ensuring that the marketing & communications needs of members remain central to BUCS' approach. This will include developing creative & effective approaches to marketing with & to students, supporting increased entries to BUCS sport events & programmes & delegates at member events, increasing BUCS' profile in sport & in Higher Education, & ensuring that BUCS' broadcast profile supports organisational strategy outcomes. Reporting to the CEO, the Associate Director - Marketing & Communications will provide strategic leadership for the effective development & delivery of BUCS' activity in this area, ensuring that content, campaigns, channels & platforms are aligned to organisational priorities & the needs of our audiences. The Associate Director - Marketing & Communications will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Management Team, members, participants, partners & wider stakeholders to ensure that BUCS' marketing & communications activity is creative, contemporary, inclusive & impactful. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide strategic leadership to BUCS' marketing & communications functions, ensuring activity is innovative, contemporary, dynamic & aligned to organisational strategy. Develop & deliver a strategic marketing & communications programme that increases the reach, reputation & influence of BUCS across higher education, sport & wider stakeholder audiences, whilst creating value for members, participants & partners. Work as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to collective organisational leadership, strategic decision-making & the delivery of BUCS' wider strategic priorities, with appropriate budget management & responsibilities. Develop creative & contemporary approaches to marketing with & to students, using insight to increase engagement, support entries to BUCS sport events & generate excitement & momentum with students for BUCS sporting offer & partner activations. Lead high-quality corporate & member communications, ensuring BUCS' voice is active on key issues & milestones & that members receive the information they need & drive attendance at member events. Drive respectful & fruitful member relationships, securing member & participant voice & ensuring marketing, communications & content reflect the diverse range of students & members we serve, including developing BUCS' platforming of students as authentic voices & creators. Work collaboratively with the Director of Sport & relevant colleagues to promote the BUCS sport portfolio & maximise opportunities through events, broadcast, storytelling & social media. Ensure that BUCS' broadcast & content profile supports organisational strategy outcomes, using key moments in the BUCS programme to extend reach, reputation & impact. Use research, insight & performance data to inform marketing & communications activity, evaluate impact & support key messaging, audience development, partner reporting & the BUCS annual Impact Report. Lead the evolution, development & application of BUCS' brand & visual identity, ensuring consistently high standards of graphic design & creative presentation organisation wide. Work with commercial colleagues to use marketing expertise to build BUCS' commercial potential, develop effective propositions & provide high-quality marketing & communications support to commercial partners & contributing to commercial stakeholder engagement. Support the effective design, development & use of BUCS' digital platforms & tools, maximising their contribution to marketing, communications & audience engagement. Optimise marketing & communications policies, systems & processes, overseeing relevant suppliers & resources & providing effective management information to support decision-making. STAFF Ensure that BUCS has an exceptional staffing experience within the marketing & communications function by establishing cultural & management practices that enable staff to thrive. Drive an organisational culture within the marketing & communications function that is founded on the BUCS values of respectfulness, inclusiveness, dynamism & innovation, measuring the impact of this with colleagues & stakeholders, including the Head of Belonging. Lead the development of initiatives that encourage creativity, collaboration & open communication, building confidence & trust as a platform for exceptional organisational performance. Lead the professional development of colleagues in the team, ensuring access to appropriate training, development & professional support that enables staff & the organisation to thrive. Design, deliver training & support, monitor & evaluate relevant staff performance review processes ensuring that they drive a transparent, fair & equitable basis for the assessment of staff performance, enabling BUCS & its people to thrive, driving personal & organisational success. Provide support to colleagues as required, including one-to-one, mentoring & access to specialists. Ensure that team members understand the strategic priorities of BUCS & can translate these into creative, effective & measurable activity. Support a culture in which staff are encouraged to innovate, test new approaches, learn from activity & respond dynamically to changing audience & organisational needs. OTHER Actively role model the BUCS values & integrate these into our policies & practices. Contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team to the collective leadership, strategic development & organisational performance of BUCS. Promote the organisation externally & represent the BUCS brand with the highest of standards. Act as a senior advocate for the role of marketing & communications in delivering participant value, member value & organisational health. Act on any other reasonable request of the CEO or Board. PERSON SPECIFICATION BUCS is a Disability Confident Committed & Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity & are committed to fostering an inclusive & supportive work environment. We make all employment decisions without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Research shows that some people don't apply for a role if they feel they do not meet 100% of the person specification. We encourage you to apply for this role if you feel you meet the key skills & knowledge listed below, even if you feel you do not have all of them. We are passionate about identifying the right people to help us develop & thrive. Essential knowledge or experience Senior experience with a proven ability to lead, develop & motivate others to fulfil their potential. Significant professional experience, with a strong understanding of current & emerging marketing practice, audience engagement & communications channels to develop & deliver marketing & communications strategies that contribute to organisational objectives. Development of creative & effective marketing approaches that engage students with BUCS' offer. Development of high-quality corporate communications programmes that build organisational profile, reputation & influence. Experience of developing targeted communications for members, customers & other defined audiences. Marketing-led support of commercial development, partner value & the creation of new opportunities, understanding the sensitivities of working in a membership organisation & with corporate partners. Development of holistic change programmes that drive transformation through professional development, resources & support tools. Leading high-level projects with significant dependencies & applying relevant risk & assurance protocols, working strategically with senior leaders & governance structures to influence organisational development & decision-making. Use of audience insight, data & performance measures to develop & evaluate marketing & communications activity. Understanding of operational & project planning protocols & knowledge of how to monitor & evaluate impact of workstreams aligned to organisational metrics. Understanding of the role of digital platforms, channels & user experience in high performing digital content, social media, written content, broadcast, livestream &/or PR & communications. Essential skills & abilities . click apply for full job details

Description Hello, we're Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,500 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. We are looking for a Senior Social Media Manager to join our Brand Strategy team - a group dedicated to building our brand narrative, standing out in the industry, and creating lasting relevance across every channel. In this role, you will expand our brand story across social platforms, with a primary focus on bringing it to life authentically and ubiquitously through creator content. This involves sourcing and collaborating with the best creator talent, delivering sharp creative briefs, and guiding partners to communicate our brand in the most impactful way. The ideal candidate brings an exceptional grasp of platform best practices, algorithms, and measurement frameworks, alongside proven expertise in budget management and agency oversight. Fluid collaboration across cross-functional teams - including media, creative, performance, affiliates, and product marketing - is essential. Additionally, you will oversee content approvals and compliance processes, developing a deep understanding of our product suite to effectively highlight how we help our customers be good with money. This role will close at 12pm on 5th November. Key Responsibilities Strategic acumen and ability to stretch brand narrative: Deep understanding of the brand point of view, the audience needs, behaviours and attitude to create relevance. Translate creative briefs owned by brand strategy into simple, narratively-led creator and social briefs bridging brand requirements and social best practices. Spot opportunities for the brand to show up meaningfully and authentically on social channels. Ability to stretch content across channels as part of a larger content engine. Social expertise: Deep passion for social media and understanding of trends, algorithms and best practices. Ability to define and implement measurement systems to help demonstrate the value of social work for brand building. Ability to break down other brands social media strategies, learn from it and implement learnings in a way that's relevant to our business and brand. Ability to think always-on and not just campaign first to make the brand ubiquitous across social channels - not just in owned but also in earned and shared. Agency and budget management: Manage multi-stakeholder projects across internal and external teams. Own timelines and budgets to deliver accurately and on time - transparently. Collaborate with other internal teams across media and performance to maximise usage of creative outputs. Craft and creative output excellence: Ability to judge creative work, tone and style to align with our brand voice and guidelines. Apply taste and understanding of the brand to creator selection and finding the sweet spot between their voice and ours. Requirements Experience Minimum 5 years working in social, with a deep bias towards strategic thinking. Deep craft experience in social executions with a finely tuned ability to develop strategic thinking and transform complex brand needs into simple ways in and single minded strategies. Experience working with influencers and identifying latest platform trends, behaviours, rules, functionalities and optimisation strategies. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver presentations that articulate ideas in a compelling manner to build acceptance and support Experience in developing actionable strategies and tactical content plans across all major platforms, and of working against content calendars. Demonstrated experience of working successfully in fast-paced environments with multifunctional groups, both internally and externally. Understanding and experience with crisis management, risk policies, compliance and due diligence, ideally closely related to a regulated category. Behaviours We are looking for candidates who can work flexibly and fluidly, build trust with others, and see the big picture while keeping an eye on every detail. A proactive, 'can do' attitude, quick learner and can handle multiple tasks at once. Confident communicator and can turn a challenging situation around. An inquisitive and analytical mind is key. Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. 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Brand Manager Beauty Manchester - Hybrid 40k - 45k An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fast-growing, digitally led beauty brand at a pivotal stage of its growth. With a strong direct-to-consumer presence and an ambitious marketing agenda, the business is looking for a commercially minded and creatively driven Brand Manager to lead integrated campaigns, shape brand storytelling and deliver impactful marketing initiatives across multiple channels. Key Responsibilities Integrated Brand Campaigns Own the end-to-end management of integrated brand campaigns, from strategic planning and concept development through to launch and post-campaign analysis. Act as the central brand hub for campaigns and projects, coordinating stakeholders, deliverables, timelines and approvals across the business. Develop campaign plans that align creative ambition with brand positioning, marketing priorities and commercial objectives. Work closely with e-commerce, new product development and senior leadership to identify opportunities for always-on brand moments, seasonal campaigns and product launches. Ensure campaigns are delivered on time, on brief and consistently across all relevant customer touchpoints. Brand Strategy & Storytelling Develop and maintain an always-on brand content calendar and campaign playbook, ensuring a consistent pipeline of relevant, engaging brand stories throughout the year. Translate brand strategy into compelling creative briefs, campaign concepts and messaging frameworks. Work closely with the creative team to deliver high-quality assets that build brand awareness, reinforce positioning and maintain a consistent visual identity and tone of voice. Ensure brand storytelling is cohesive across digital marketing, social media, influencer activity, partnerships, paid media and e-commerce. Identify opportunities to bring the brand to life through relevant cultural moments, creative activations and new campaign formats. Creative Briefing & Campaign Delivery Produce clear, detailed creative briefs covering campaign objectives, messaging, audience, deliverables and asset requirements. Brief and coordinate the production of video content, educational graphics, paid media assets, campaign imagery and supporting marketing materials. Work closely with creative teams and external agencies to manage progress, feedback and approvals, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met. Develop organised campaign toolkits, presentations and decks that communicate campaign strategy, timelines, assets and execution plans to internal teams. Review and proofread creative assets, video scripts, copy, headlines and campaign messaging to ensure accuracy, consistency and alignment with brand guidelines. Proactively identify and resolve delivery challenges, maintaining momentum across multiple projects simultaneously. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with influencer marketing, partnerships, organic social and creative teams to deliver joined-up campaigns that maximise reach, engagement and brand impact. Work closely with e-commerce to ensure campaigns, launches and brand activations translate effectively across the website, including Shopify product pages and landing pages. Collaborate with new product development teams to support product launches with relevant storytelling, messaging and campaign assets. Present campaign plans, creative concepts and progress updates to cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. Build strong working relationships across the business, ensuring teams understand campaign objectives, responsibilities and timelines. Work confidently with external agencies and partners to support campaign execution, events and brand activations. Campaign Performance & Optimisation Track campaign delivery and evaluate performance against agreed objectives and KPIs. Analyse campaign results, audience engagement and channel performance to understand what is working and identify areas for improvement. Present clear post-campaign reports, highlighting key learnings, commercial impact and recommendations. Translate performance insights into short- and long-term strategic recommendations to improve future campaigns and strengthen brand effectiveness. What We're Looking For Proven experience in brand marketing, integrated campaign management or a similar marketing role within a consumer-facing business. Demonstrable experience managing integrated brand campaigns end-to-end, from strategy and briefing through to execution and performance analysis. Experience within beauty, cosmetics, skincare or another fast-moving consumer category would be highly advantageous. A natural storyteller with the ability to translate brand positioning into compelling campaign concepts and consistent messaging across multiple channels. Strong creative briefing skills, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and collaborate effectively with designers, content creators, agencies and wider marketing teams. Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple campaigns, stakeholders and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Confidence presenting campaign plans, creative ideas and performance results to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. A meticulous eye for detail, particularly when proofreading copy, reviewing creative assets and maintaining brand consistency. A commercially aware mindset, understanding how brand marketing contributes to awareness, customer acquisition, engagement and sales. Experience working cross-functionally with e-commerce, product development, influencer marketing, partnerships, social media and creative BH37731

Head of Brand & Creative Upto 60k Greater Manchester - Hybrid The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an ambitious, fast-growing consumer fashion brand at a pivotal stage of its journey. With a major seasonal period ahead and its first full year of growth underway, the business is looking for a Head of Brand & Creative to define its creative identity, shape how the brand shows up across every touchpoint and establish the foundations for its next phase of growth. Key Responsibilities Brand Strategy & Guardianship Own and evolve the brand identity, including visual language, tone of voice, photography, video style and overall creative positioning. Develop and maintain clear brand guidelines that ensure consistency across internal teams, external partners and customer touchpoints. Lead creative sign-off across social media, email, website, packaging, paid advertising and campaign assets. Protect the integrity of the brand while identifying opportunities to evolve its identity as the business grows. Ensure the brand's product fit, inclusivity and full size and length offering are communicated authentically and consistently. Creative Direction & Campaigns Set the creative vision for seasonal campaigns, product launches, brand moments and wider marketing initiatives. Lead campaign development from initial concept and moodboards through to casting, styling, production and final delivery. Direct photography and video shoots, providing clear creative direction on set and maintaining a consistently high standard of output. Develop social-first creative concepts that translate the brand's identity into engaging, platform-native content for TikTok, Instagram and other relevant channels. Balance creative ambition with speed, budget and commercial priorities, ensuring campaigns deliver both brand impact and product performance. Founder-Led Content & Storytelling Work closely with the founders to shape their on-camera presence, personal brand and role within the wider brand narrative. Develop founder-led content that feels authentic, distinctive and connected to the brand's identity. Establish a clear relationship between founder storytelling and brand communications, ensuring both reinforce the same overall vision. Identify opportunities to use founder visibility to build trust, community and deeper audience engagement. Product Launches & Commercial Alignment Own the creative strategy for product launches, defining the core idea, creative assets, messaging and rollout across channels. Partner with marketing and e-commerce teams to align creative plans with launch calendars, promotional activity and commercial objectives. Ensure assets are delivered on time, to brief and at the quality required across all relevant platforms. Use audience insights, creative performance and commercial data to inform future campaigns and continuously improve output. Team Leadership & Production Lead, develop and inspire a team across design, social and content, establishing a clear creative direction and high standards of execution. Set priorities, delegate effectively and provide constructive feedback that develops individual capability and improves the quality of the work. Build an environment that encourages creativity, ownership, collaboration and accountability. Brief and manage external creative partners, including photographers, videographers, stylists, creators and agencies. Oversee creative production budgets, schedules and resources, ensuring efficient delivery without compromising quality. What We're Looking For Proven experience leading brand and creative direction within a consumer-facing business, ideally across fashion, activewear, lifestyle or direct-to-consumer brands. A strong creative portfolio demonstrating campaigns, shoots and brand projects you have personally led and directed. Excellent art direction skills across photography, video, styling and wider visual storytelling. A genuinely social-first mindset, with a strong understanding of how creative works across TikTok, Instagram and emerging digital platforms. Experience leading and developing a multidisciplinary team across creative, content, design or social. The ability to translate brand strategy into compelling creative concepts, clear briefs and high-quality execution. A commercial mindset, understanding how distinctive creative can drive brand awareness, engagement, customer acquisition and sales. Confidence working closely with founders and senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and constructively challenging ideas when needed. Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns, deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously. A proactive, hands-on approach, comfortable moving between setting the strategic vision and getting directly involved in the creative detail. Why This Opportunity? Creative ownership: Take the lead in defining and evolving the identity of an ambitious, growing consumer brand. Direct founder access: Work closely with the founders, with the opportunity to influence decisions and shape the business's creative direction. Leadership opportunity: Build, develop and inspire a team across design, social and content. Creative variety: Work across campaigns, shoots, social-first content, founder storytelling and product launches. Commercial impact: Play a central role in connecting creative excellence with brand growth and business performance. Room to build: Establish the standards, processes and creative foundations that will support the brand's next stage of growth. BH37730

TikTok Affiliate & UGC Executive Location: United Kingdom Salary: 35,000- 50,000 DOE + Bonus Our client is a rapidly growing, digital-first consumer brand with a strong e-commerce presence and an expanding international footprint. The business has built significant momentum through its direct-to-consumer channels, retail partnerships and rapidly growing social commerce platforms, with a strong focus on product innovation, customer experience and scalable growth. The Opportunity The business is seeking an experienced TikTok Affiliate & UGC Executive to lead the day-to-day development and growth of its TikTok Shop Affiliate and user-generated content programmes. This is a commercially focused role rather than a traditional social media position. The successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting and activating creators at scale, developing high-performing affiliate partnerships and turning creator-generated content into measurable revenue. Key Responsibilities Own the day-to-day management and growth of the TikTok Shop Affiliate programme, driving revenue, customer acquisition and brand awareness. Develop and execute strategies to recruit, activate and retain a high volume of productive affiliates. Identify and onboard creators whose audiences, content styles and commercial potential align with the brand. Build a scalable affiliate ecosystem that delivers consistent content output and measurable commercial returns. Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with creators, affiliates and content partners. Manage creator outreach, negotiations, onboarding, product seeding, campaign briefs and ongoing communications. Coordinate creator activity around product launches, promotional periods, seasonal campaigns and key commercial initiatives. Drive the production of authentic, high-quality UGC that supports product discovery, conversion and ongoing sales. Identify high-performing creators and develop repeat collaborations to maximise long-term value. Monitor affiliate sales, conversion rates, creator productivity, content performance and return on investment. Use reporting and performance insights to identify opportunities to improve creator activation, commission structures and campaign effectiveness. Evaluate creator performance and reallocate resources towards partnerships that deliver the strongest commercial results. Support the development of performance targets, reporting processes and scalable workflows for the affiliate function. Stay ahead of emerging TikTok Shop features, creator trends, affiliate strategies and competitor activity. Identify opportunities to improve the creator proposition and strengthen the brand's position within social commerce. Work closely with leadership and relevant internal teams to align creator activity with product availability, marketing calendars and wider business priorities. Establish efficient processes that support the continued growth of the affiliate and UGC function. Candidate Profile Approximately 4-6 years' experience across affiliate marketing, influencer marketing, creator partnerships or social commerce. Demonstrable experience managing or scaling TikTok Shop Affiliate programmes. A strong understanding of TikTok Shop's commercial ecosystem, including creator recruitment, affiliate commissions, product seeding and sales attribution. Experience building and managing creator relationships at scale, with a clear understanding of what drives creator activation and ongoing performance. Strong communication, negotiation and relationship management skills. Experience within e-commerce, FMCG, health and wellness, beauty or another consumer goods category would be advantageous. Why Consider This Opportunity? Join a fast-growing consumer business with significant ambitions across e-commerce and social commerce. Take ownership of a commercially important channel with considerable scope for growth. Work closely with senior leadership and have a direct impact on revenue generation. Build and scale a creator affiliate network rather than simply maintaining an established programme. Operate with autonomy in a fast-paced environment where initiative, commercial thinking and results are valued. Help shape the future of the business's TikTok Shop, affiliate and UGC strategy. BH37726

Senior Social Strategist London Hybrid Working Salary - £80k - £85k (no flexibility) Are you a social strategist who can spot cultural shifts before they happen and turn audience insight into standout social thinking? We're partnering with a leading global communications agency to find a Senior Social Strategist to work on a major fashion and lifestyle account, helping shape social and content strategy across some of the world's most influential platforms. The Role This is a highly strategic position focused on defining audience approaches, platform roles and content direction across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube . You'll be responsible for developing culture-led strategies, uncovering audience insights and helping brands create work that feels relevant, impactful and genuinely connected to the conversations people care about. Working alongside creative, influencer, PR and account teams, you'll play a key role in shaping social-first campaigns and building long-term brand relevance. What You'll Be Doing Developing social and content strategies rooted in culture, audience insight and platform behaviour Identifying trends, opportunities and emerging conversations Leading audience, competitor and cultural analysis Creating strategic frameworks, content territories and channel recommendations Writing inspiring briefs for creative and influencer teams Presenting recommendations and strategic thinking to clients Working across integrated campaigns to ensure strategy translates into impactful execution What We're Looking For Strong experience in social strategy within an agency environment Deep understanding of Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Experience translating data, trends and audience insights into actionable recommendations Excellent client-facing and presentation skills Strong storytelling and strategic thinking capabilities Ability to collaborate across creative, influencer, PR and account management teams Bonus Points If You Have Fashion, retail or lifestyle brand experience Experience working across multiple international markets Knowledge of influencer and creator marketing Experience developing social-first campaigns for major consumer brands Why Apply? Work on a globally recognised brand Influence creative and campaign direction from the outset Join a highly collaborative agency environment Opportunity to shape award-worthy, culture-led social work Interested in learning more? Send me a message or email me directly for a confidential conversation. Sphere Digital Recruitment currently have a variety of job opportunities across digital so feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help you. Please take a look at our website. Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let us know.

Hiring: Senior Account Director (Social) London / Hybrid Competitive Salary + Benefits I'm currently working with a leading integrated agency that is looking for a Senior Account Director to join its growing social team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves building client relationships, leading high-performing teams and delivering innovative social-first campaigns for major brands. The Opportunity Lead day-to-day relationships with senior clients, acting as a trusted strategic partner. Oversee the delivery of integrated social, influencer and content campaigns. Drive account growth by identifying upsell opportunities and expanding client partnerships. Manage and mentor a talented team, supporting their development and progression. Work closely with strategy, creative, influencer and analytics teams to deliver best-in-class work. Play a key role in campaign planning, performance reviews and long-term client strategy. About You Proven experience at Account Director or Senior Account Director level within an agency environment. Strong social media and content marketing experience. Excellent client servicing and stakeholder management skills. Experience leading integrated campaigns across multiple channels. Commercially aware, with experience growing client accounts and spotting opportunities. Passionate about social trends, culture, creators and emerging platforms. Why Apply? Opportunity to work with globally recognised brands. Clear progression and development opportunities. Collaborative agency culture with a strong reputation in the market. Exposure to high-profile integrated campaigns across social, influencer and content. Interested in hearing more? Drop me a message for a confidential conversation. Sphere Digital Recruitment currently have a variety of job opportunities across digital so feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help you. Please take a look at our website. Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let us know.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented marketing and communications professional to lead engaging content and PR activity within a highly respected Scottish professional services organisation. You'll help tell compelling stories, enhance brand visibility and support strategic communications initiatives while working with senior stakeholders across the business. Client Details A professional services firm based in Glasgow. A trusted client regarding which we've had nothing but positive feedback from candidates placed there. Description We're partnering with a highly regarded Scottish firm to appoint a Marketing & Communications Executive on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled communicator, content creator and storyteller to join a collaborative marketing team and play a key role in strengthening brand awareness, reputation and market engagement. The organisation has an outstanding reputation for innovation, client service and responsible business practices, and is recognised as one of Scotland's leading firms in its field. The Opportunity This broad and varied role will see you lead the creation of compelling content, support PR initiatives and help deliver impactful communications across multiple channels. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, subject matter experts and the wider marketing team to identify stories, develop campaigns and ensure consistent messaging across all communications activity. Key Responsibilities Content & Communications Create high-quality content for websites, social media, email campaigns and internal communications Develop engaging stories that support business priorities and strengthen brand visibility Ensure all communications are aligned to brand guidelines and tone of voice Support content planning and execution across multiple channels PR & Media Relations Assist with the development and delivery of PR campaigns Draft press releases, media materials and thought leadership content Identify opportunities to enhance the organisation's profile through media and communications activity Support wider reputation-building initiatives Reporting & Insight Analyse campaign and content performance Produce clear reports and actionable recommendations for stakeholders Use audience and performance data to drive continuous improvement Collaboration Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to uncover compelling stories and opportunities Support broader marketing and business development initiatives Keep up to date with industry trends and emerging communications best practice Profile A successful Marketing and Communications Executive should have: At least 3 years' experience within marketing, communications, PR or digital marketing Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling ability Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Experience creating content across a variety of platforms and audiences A data-led approach with the ability to interpret performance insights Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Experience within a B2B or professional services environment would be advantageous but is not essential. Job Offer Join an award-winning Scottish organisation with a reputation for excellence and innovation. Work in a collaborative environment where ideas, initiative and creativity are valued. Gain exposure to a broad mix of content marketing, PR and strategic communications activity. Build relationships with senior stakeholders and contribute to high-profile business initiatives. Play a visible role in shaping brand reputation and market presence. Salary between £35-45,000 per annum and an enhanced benefits package. If you're a talented writer, confident communicator and natural storyteller looking for a varied and engaging role, we'd love to hear from you.

Head of Social Media Social Media Director Head of Social Digital Marketing Crewe, Cheshire Up to £80,000 per Annum Senior Leadership Opportunity Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Head of Social Media on behalf of a prestigious client in Crewe, Cheshire . This is a rare opportunity for an experienced social media leader to join a high-growth consumer brand at a pivotal stage of its journey. With social media recognised as a key driver of brand awareness, customer engagement and revenue growth, you'll have the platform, investment and freedom to take the function to the next level. You'll be responsible for developing and evolving a dynamic multi-channel social media strategy, growing brand awareness, building highly engaged online communities, driving customer acquisition and delivering measurable commercial results across a portfolio of well-established and rapidly growing consumer brands. Working at the heart of the business, you'll influence strategy, champion innovation and lead social-first campaigns that capture attention, create meaningful connections and deliver business growth. The Role Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will lead the development and execution of a best-in-class social media strategy across all major platforms. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership position requiring creativity, commercial insight and the ability to build compelling campaigns, grow online communities and deliver tangible business results through innovative social-first marketing. Key Duties Develop and deliver the overall social media strategy. Lead content creation, planning and campaign execution across multiple channels. Grow audience engagement and build brand communities. Manage organic and paid social media activity. Analyse performance metrics and provide strategic recommendations. Identify emerging trends, platforms and opportunities. Work closely with marketing, e-commerce and commercial teams. Manage influencer partnerships and brand collaborations. Lead, mentor and develop the social media team. Oversee content calendars and campaign planning. Manage budgets and deliver measurable ROI. Support product launches and major marketing campaigns. Requirements Significant experience leading social media strategy within a consumer-focused business. Strong track record of growing engagement, reach and brand awareness. Experience managing both organic and paid social campaigns. Strong understanding of content creation and storytelling. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Experience managing influencers, creators and external agencies. Previous leadership or team management experience. Passion for staying ahead of digital and social media trends. What We Offer Salary up to £80,000 per annum. Senior leadership opportunity. Opportunity to shape and influence a rapidly growing brand. Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Genuine autonomy and ownership. Excellent long-term career prospects. Attractive benefits package. Interested? If you're an experienced Head of Social Media, Social Media Director, Head of Social or senior social media professional looking for your next opportunity in Crewe, Cheshire , apply today with your up-to-date CV. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.