Job Description

Job Overview

We're looking for a proven and driven Head of Social Media to take the reins of our growing social team and lead it into its next phase of growth. With a department currently made up of highly capable Senior Social Media Executives and Social Media Executives, this role calls for someone who's ready to step into a true leadership position, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and hands-on support across both paid and organic campaigns.

You'll lead the charge on overseeing and delivering high-performing, insight-led social media strategies for our clients, whilst also collaborating closely with our internal marketing team to shape our agency's own social presence. From TikTok to LinkedIn, reels to remarketing, you'll understand how to make content work hard, and how to help others do the same. All whilst playing a key part of mentoring and growing you team of Senior and Social Media Executives.

This is a pivotal hire, with the opportunity to build upon what's already working while elevating the department to new levels.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Direction

Lead, support, and develop a growing team of Social Media Executives and Senior Executives. Set clear goals, performance standards, and development plans for the team. Drive the overall direction of our social media service offering, ensuring best practice, consistency, and innovation. Be the central point of contact between social and other departments including design, content and internal marketing. Provide senior-level strategic input on client accounts and act as a quality control layer across campaigns and reporting.
Client Strategy & Delivery

Own the strategy and oversight for a range of B2B and B2C client campaigns across both paid and organic channels. Oversee campaign planning, content calendars, community management, social listening, and reporting. Optimise content and campaigns to drive reach, engagement, and conversions, across platforms such as Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, and Pinterest. Work closely with our paid media team to align paid social strategies with broader performance goals. Ensure campaigns are grounded in data and insights, using tools like Meta Business Manager, Google Analytics, and platform-native analytics.
Internal Social & Agency Growth

Work closely with our in-house Marketing Manager to deliver consistent, creative, and strategic social media content that represents our brand. Be a key voice in shaping how our agency is positioned on platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram. Identify opportunities to elevate our social proof, case studies, and thought leadership content.

Why Us

At Paramount Digital, we've been delivering outstanding digital marketing solutions for over eight years. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Head of Social Media to lead and shape the direction of our social team in one of the agency's key senior leadership roles.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact not only on our clients' success, but on the future of our social media offering as a whole. You'll be responsible for setting the strategic vision, driving innovation, and leading a talented team to deliver campaigns that perform and inspire. Your leadership will play a critical role in scaling our services, nurturing internal talent, and aligning social strategy with wider business objectives.

Who We're Looking For

You're not just a brilliant social strategist, you're a leader. You know how to nurture talent, guide a team, and create a culture of creativity and accountability. You're as comfortable in a performance review as you are in a brainstorm, and you know how to manage up, down, and across. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a social department that already has strong foundations. If you're ready to take your next step, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Bring

5+ years of hands-on experience in a social media role, with at least 1 to 2 years in a leadership or management role. Strong understanding of paid and organic social media strategies and tools. Demonstrable success in planning and delivering multi-platform campaigns that drive measurable ROI. Experience working within an agency or multi-client environment. Confident people manager with experience mentoring and developing junior staff. Skilled at briefing creatives, collaborating with designers, and working cross-functionally. Excellent copywriting, campaign planning, and reporting skills. Up-to-date knowledge of social trends, tools, and platform algorithms. A proactive mindset, a positive attitude, and a hunger to grow.

What We Offer

A full range of additional benefits, including:

Both in-house and externally led training opportunities Cross department training opportunities SEO conferences and events Pension scheme Free eye tests Mental well-being support Discounts with our partners Regular company events Weekly yoga wellness sessions And everything else you'd expect from a top digital agency!
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

St Helens WA11 8LZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Leadership: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HOS0725