Social Director

Responsibilities

• Set the overarching social vision across client portfolios to meet business objectives
• Serve as a senior trusted advisor to client stakeholders on social opportunities and risks
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of social specialists
• Identify growth opportunities on current business and lead pitch preparations
• Evolve VML's social offerings and capabilities
• Collaborate with senior leaders across strategy, creative, data, and client engagement
• Represent VML's expertise to clients, vendors, and industry groups

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a senior social leadership role within an advertising agency or major brand
• Proven track record of leading social strategy for large, complex client accounts
• Demonstrated experience building and managing high-performing teams
• Strong commercial acumen and experience with business growth and pitches
• Expert-level understanding of social platforms and emerging technologies
• Excellent communication and presentation skills at senior/board level
• Experience working with cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• BUPA
• Flexible hybrid-working schedule
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Well-being Programme
• Employee Assistance Support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care and Glasses Vouchers
• Season Ticket Loans
• WPP Discounts

About the Company

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce. With over 30,000 employees globally, VML delivers end-to-end solutions across communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, data, production, and technology.