Ogilvy
Social Account Director

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Social Account Director – Fixed Term Contract
Department: Social, PR & Influence
Location: London
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term
Employment: Full Time
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been delivering iconic, culture-changing ideas since its founding by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. Through Borderless Creativity, the agency innovates at the intersection of advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health—collaborating seamlessly across 120+ offices in 90+ countries. Ogilvy is ranked #1 globally for creative excellence and effectiveness (WARC) and is recognised for delivering unreasonable impact.
Ogilvy UK specialises in combining brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence, and consulting, powered by Behavioural Science. Award-winning campaigns for clients like Sainsbury’s, Mondelēz International, Unilever, and Pernod Ricard have cemented its reputation in the industry. Ogilvy UK hosts Nudgestock, the world’s largest festival of behavioural science and creativity, now in its 12th year.
About WPP
WPP supports the world’s leading brands with a unified approach combining cutting-edge data, creativity, production, enterprise solutions, and expert counsel. Powered by WPP Open, the agency helps clients navigate change and drive transformational growth. For more details, visit WPP.com.
The Role
We’re seeking an experienced Social Account Director to join one of our Top 10 accounts, where collaboration, creativity, and strategic delivery create award-winning campaigns.
Key Aspects of the Role
- Lead end-to-end management of social and influencer programs across one of Ogilvy’s largest accounts (UK & European teams, spanning 7+ years).
- Work autonomously, ensuring high-quality delivery across strategy, creative, media, channel, and product marketing.
- Act as a role model for Ogilvy’s values, fostering trusted client relationships while ensuring seamless communication across teams.
- Accountability for problem-solving, timeline management, and performance reporting, with a focus on proactive leadership.
- Mentorship: Guide and develop junior team members through constructive feedback and knowledge-sharing.
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Key Responsibilities
Campaign Management
- Oversee all phases of social and influencer campaigns:
- Talent identification and vetting
- Contract negotiations and budgeting
- Cross-channel implementation
- Quality assurance and performance reporting (KPI-driven)
- Serve as the primary escalation point, resolving issues independently and coordinating with stakeholders.
Strategic Contribution
- Collaborate on social and influencer strategy, refining objectives, targets, and creative solutions.
- Present insights, reports, and campaigns clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
- Integrate behavioural science and brand strategy into influencer campaigns.
Client Management
- Be the key client contact, aligning expectations, delivering timely updates, and offering proactive solutions.
- Strengthen long-term client relationships by meeting budgets, deadlines, and quality standards.
Communication & Collaboration
- Bridge cross-functional teams (PR, media, data & insights) with transparency and coordination.
- Prioritise tasks, share progress updates, and preempt delivery roadblocks.
- Represent your projects confidently to senior leadership.
Resource Management
- Balance budgets and timelines to ensure profitable, on-schedule project closure.
- Manage workload capacity with your line manager.
Team Growth & Mentorship
- Foster junior team members by:
- Providing tailored feedback
- Sharing expertise
- Serving as an informal and inspiring mentor
Essential Requirements
- 2+ years’ experience in social and influencer marketing (preferably in a fast-paced agency environment).
- Proven ability to manage multiple campaigns autonomously, coordinating talent, budgets, and timelines.
- Demonstrated success in building and sustaining client relationships, with a track record of proactively managing expectations.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the initiative to thrive without micromanagement.
- Desire to guide junior colleagues and support their professional development.
- Enhanced communication skills for presentations, stakeholder updates, and cross-team collaboration.
- Enthusiasm for trends in social and influencer marketing, with a commitment to continuous learning.


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Career Growth: Path to Business Director
To progress, develop these key capabilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Shift from contributor to strategy owner, defining industry-leading approaches.
- Commercial Acumen: Strengthen understanding of account profitability, identify growth opportunities, and contribute to new business pitches.
- Senior Client Counsel: Evolve from a trusted contact into a strategic advisor, proactively addressing industry trends.
- Team Leadership: Transition from informal mentoring to formal line management and inspire multi-disciplinary teams.
Benefits: How Ogilvy Supports Your Thrive
Ogilvy is committed to your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance in the following ways:
- 25 days’ annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day
- Bupa Healthcare support
- Enhanced parental leave policies (Maternity, Adoption, and Shared Parental Leave)
- Flexible working model (core: 10am–4pm)
- 1.5:1 pension match
- Wellbeing and Health perks: Up to £25/month for exercise classes, Unmind membership, annual eye tests
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance
Mission, Culture & Inclusion
Ogilvy is dedicated to attracting, retaining, and empowering diverse talent. Our culture is built on:
- Collaboration, integrity, and self-expression
- Purpose-driven teams fostering belonging and progress
- Borderless Creativity, ensuring our initiatives drive fairness, equity, and global impact
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and implement reasonable accommodation to support applications.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, contact: accommodations@ogilvy.com.
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