Head Of Social Media

Overview

We are working exclusively with a fast-growing performance marketing agency based just outside Leeds, Yorkshire, who are seeking a Head of Social Media to lead their social media team and drive the business forward. This hybrid role offers a salary of £55,000-£68,000 DOE.

About the Agency

This is not a typical agency. Located on the outskirts of Leeds, the agency has built a reputation for straightforward creativity—no fluff, no ego, just effective ideas that deliver real results. Their work ranges from high-impact brand campaigns to smart, always-on social media strategies that cut through the noise. The team is small but ambitious, collaborative, and growing rapidly.

About the Role

As Head of Social Media, you will be responsible for shaping the social media team and offering. Your duties will include:

• Defining what great social media looks like and leading the team to achieve it
• Overseeing strategy development and creative delivery
• Inspiring clients and team members to think bigger and push boundaries
• Leading major campaigns for well-known brands
• Turning cultural insights into bold ideas that drive engagement, build communities, and deliver commercial impact

This role blends creativity with leadership and offers the opportunity to set the vision, bring fresh energy, and shape the agency’s future approach to social media. Whether stepping up from a senior role or already leading a team, you will need a sharp eye for social trends, strong storytelling skills, and the confidence to lead both clients and teams.

About You

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Experience leading social media activity at scale
• A strong understanding of what works across social platforms
• The confidence to drive big-picture strategy
• Commercial acumen to grow client relationships and team performance
• A passion for social media, staying ahead of trends and turning insight into impact

You will be curious, connected, and ready to lead, inspire, and make your mark in one of Yorkshire’s most exciting agencies. This is a unique opportunity to take the reins, grow the team, and shape the future of social media within the agency.

Next Steps

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