Global Head of Social (SVP) – Performance Agency

June 6, 2022

Global performance marketing agency are adding to their team with a brand new hire of Global Head of Social (SVP).

Reporting direct to the Global CEO, you will oversee the development and implementation of the agencies strategy for social globally across markets.

Excellent salary / package (in line with SVP level) on offer.

Summary

This person will lead the social strategy (with a focus on paid social) across the agency and work with it’s partner agencies across global markets
As it is a global role the focus is around matrix led model and working with local leadership teams, rather than managing a big team in the UK
You will be the global point of contact between the agency their our global platform partners
Will require a strong commercial mindset and strong POV on ‘what’s next’ across social strategy and departmental development
Thought leadership, identify new product opportunities and contributing to major pitches are all important factors to the role
Responsibility for integration of the social craft into broader strategic communications frameworks

Key Characteristics and Experience Required

Significant digital / social experience, ideally in an agency-side environment
Gravitas + adept at influencing clients, with personal and professional credibility
Always looking for ways to improve and enhance the work and self to challenge the norm and strive for continued improvement
Innovative drive, showing comfort in new territories and willing to take risks, test the norm, measure and learn forward
Proactive personal accountability
Team first: a cultural force for building the best team
Willing to have fun and not take ourselves too seriously
Proven ability to manage teams as well as present to and collaborate with C-suite executives
Strong understanding of the social media landscape and key players