Got the itch for a new challenge? We are on the hunt for a dynamic, creative and experienced Digital Account Director to lead integrated digital, content and social media strategies and activity across a diverse portfolio of clients.
If you're looking for somewhere with space to grow, work with an unexpected and unique mix of clients, and flex your entrepreneurial muscles, apply today.
Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by 24th September 2024. Application by Easy Apply will not be accepted.
About us
We are Stand. We build brand belief for trailblazers.
From charities to challenger banks. Renewables to healthcare innovators.
As an independent B Corp communications consultancy, we’re committed to creating a high-performing environment where everyone can do their best work.
We genuinely live by our values – Stay curious, Focus on action, Bring out the best, Brave conversations, and Make change happen and we are looking for people who these resonate with.
About you
You thrive in an environment that supports you to challenge yourself, deliver exceptional work, nurture team members while also progressing in your career.
You have a strong background in organic and paid social media, a working knowledge of digital marketing tactics, and an ability to craft and deliver integrated content campaigns that complement wider comms activity (e.g. PR). You’re naturally creative and curious, and bring this out in all the work you do.
The role involves a strategic thinker who can lead a team, actively contribute to business growth, partner with C-suite and drive excellent client work. You’re looking for somewhere you can have autonomy and space to grow while being encouraged and supported to shine. This is a role where you can make a real impact, and your contribution is noticed and rewarded.
Key Responsibilities:
- New business: Leading a team that has a responsibility to build a name for Stand in the digital space and win work outside of the PR space. Actively participate in new business pitches, developing proposals, and mining your network to identify prospects
- Client Strategy & Counsel: Provide strategic counsel to clients on digital marketing and building a deep knowledge of their business objectives, sector challenges, and competitor landscapes
- Content & Campaign Planning: Lead the planning and oversee the delivery of owned and paid content and integrated creative campaigns across various channels, ensuring alignment with client goals and wider comms work
- Digital & Social Media Management: Oversee digital and social media content creation and deployment, working with client teams and designers to ensure the content’s highest standards
- Paid Social Campaigns: Plan, oversee, and optimise paid social media campaigns across different platforms such as LinkedIn, Meta, and X, utilising analytics tools to track and report on performance
- Digital Analysis: Conduct and oversee website and social media audits and analyse performance using tools like Google Analytics or LinkedIn Analytics
- Marketing: Actively contributing to Stand's marketing efforts through leading on our digital strategy, networking and developing compelling content to take to prospects
- Team Leadership & Development: Manage and mentor a team of Account Executives and Account Managers, fostering their professional growth and enhancing their creative, digital and social media skills
- Performance Reporting: Review periodic and end-of-campaign performance reports for clients and for Stand, providing strategic insights and learnings to clients
- Trend Monitoring & Response: Stay on top of current affairs, industry trends, and pop culture to know what generates conversations and proactively respond to opportunities and challenges in the digital space. Learn from other specialists outside of Stand and leverage that knowledge for our clients and new business outreach
Skills and Experience:
- Extensive experience in a digital or content-focused role, preferably within an agency or consultancy environment
- Social Media Expertise: Proven ability to lead creative social media campaigns and run ad campaigns across a range of major platforms, while integrating these with wider comms activities
- Creative Content: Strong skills in developing integrated media and content strategies, leading on content creation and deployment, and crafting and reviewing compelling copy
- Digital Tools Proficiency: Experience with web analytics tools (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics), social media monitoring tools (e.g., TalkWalker, Brandwatch) and design tools such as Canva and Adobe Photoshop. Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Leadership & Communication: You are a compelling communicator with the skills to lead and inspire others, and you excel in creative thinking
- Industry Knowledge: Experience in one or more of the following sectors is desirable: sustainability and clean energy, finance and fintech, education, or healthcare
- Business Acumen: Track record of contributing to business growth through organic client growth and new business opportunities
Additional Qualifications:
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, working across multiple sectors and with purpose-driven clients
- Collaborative mindset with a passion for contributing to a positive and supportive team culture
- A working knowledge of the PR industry and current media landscape
- An understanding of SEO and its integration with broader digital marketing strategies is preferable
Location & Work Environment:
- The role will primarily be office-based, with a preference for candidates available to work 3+ days a week on-site if possible
What we bring to the table:
- A unique and diverse client mix
- A hands-on approach to learning, including access to senior clients
- Salary: £45-56k depending on experience
- A 4.5-day week for nine to 10 months of the year to support your wellbeing and creativity
- Health cash plan and life insurance
- A dedicated mentor to support professional development
- An individual training budget of £1,000 per year
- £250 per year to spend on your wellness
- Two weeks to work from anywhere
- Option to take a sabbatical after three years
- All-agency creative days
- Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health
We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment and doing our part to better the industries and communities we are a part of. We welcome applications from all individuals.
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Application by Easy Apply will not be accepted.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for digital marketing and a desire to lead and inspire, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.