Paid Social Account Manager

Job Description:

Company description Who We Are in the UK? Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency. We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition. Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation. We've proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we're using it to provide a launchpad for their future. Come be an accelerator with us. How we accelerate Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief - we are not a 'yes' agency People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers Our Commitment We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency. As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. Overview We are hiring a Paid Social Manager to work on one of our most recognisable retail partnerships: ASDA. This role sits at the centre of performance, where data, creativity, and technology come together to drive meaningful business impact at scale. You'll lead paid social strategy and delivery across major platforms, working closely with clients and internal teams to turn insight into action. It's a role with real ownership, influence, and room to shape how paid social contributes to a modern retail business. Responsibilities What you'll be doing Own paid social strategy and day-to-day delivery for ASDA, ensuring campaigns align to wider retail and commercial objectives. Build strong client relationships, confidently presenting insights and recommendations that influence decision-making. Translate performance data into clear, actionable insight that goes beyond reporting and supports growth. Lead testing roadmaps and platform innovation to continually improve performance and efficiency. Oversee campaign quality, budgets, and financial governance, keeping delivery accurate and on track. Collaborate with wider media and performance teams to ensure paid social is integrated into broader plans. Support and develop junior team members through clear direction, feedback, and shared best practice. Qualifications Skills we're looking for Experience managing paid social strategy and activation across major platforms within a performance-led environment. Confidence working directly with large or complex clients, including presenting insights and recommendations. Strong understanding of measurement, KPIs, and how paid social drives business outcomes. An organised, detail-focused approach with sound financial and operational awareness. A collaborative mindset, comfortable working across disciplines and teams. Curiosity and adaptability when testing new ideas, tools, and platform features. A people-centred leadership style that supports development while maintaining high standards. Additional information Spark Foundry offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You'll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including: 📖 Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups). Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week. At Spark Foundry, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We'll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application. Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included

Candidate Requirements:

Skills we're looking for Experience managing paid social strategy and activation across major platforms within a performance-led environment. Confidence working directly with large or complex clients, including presenting insights and recommendations. Strong understanding of measurement, KPIs, and how paid social drives business outcomes. An organised, detail-focused approach with sound financial and operational awareness. A collaborative mindset, comfortable working across disciplines and teams. Curiosity and adaptability when testing new ideas, tools, and platform features. A people-centred leadership style that supports development while maintaining high standards