PHD UK - Biddable Associate Director (Social)

PHD UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in Manchester seeks a Biddable Associate Director (Social) to manage all Paid Social planning and activation across clients. The role emphasizes driving commercial results, operational excellence, and leading motivated teams. Ideal candidates will have expertise in Paid Social and client management. Flexible work model offered.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Supportive work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in managing clients and teams within Paid Social.
• Focus on driving commercial results and ROI for clients.
• Experience nurturing and developing highly motivated teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Paid Social planning and activation.
• Deliver best-in-class output for clients and support new business responses.
• Set expectations across the team and ensure adherence to best practices.

Skills

Client management

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Paid Social expertise

Job description

Overview

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About The Role

Reporting directly into the Media Experience Business Director, the Biddable Associate Director is responsible for all Paid Social planning and activation across their client remit. They will deliver best in class thinking and output for their clients and assist with new business responses for their channel. The Biddable Associate Director will support the Head of Biddable and Media Experience Business Director to set expectations across the team, defining brilliant BAU and work closely with media and technology providers to ensure best practices are adhered to and a continued strive towards excellence.

We’re looking for someone who has proven expertise in managing clients and teams within Paid Social with a focus on driving commercial results and ROI for clients. The role requires someone who can bring operational excellence and strategic thinking to the PHD Paid Social team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience nurturing, developing and managing highly motivated and efficient teams as well as demonstrable experience in managing well-informed, knowledgeable and highly driven clients.

About The Agency

PHD is a growth-focused media agency driven by innovation and creativity.

Founded in London in 1990, we were the first media agency to offer strategic and creative planning at a time when the industry was about buying cheaply and quickly. Our founders saw a bright future where smart thinking and clever planning could help brands grow faster than their competitors. Over the many years that have followed, we have continued to build on this defining ethic — with our evolution shaped by a continual investment in thought leadership. We continue to ensure that our capability and approach evolve in line with changes in media, data, technology, commerce, society, and legislation. Today, with over 100 offices in 74 countries, we continue to create remarkable campaigns that lead to remarkable growth – using the extending canvas of data and technology.

www.phdmedia.com/london
www.phdmedia.com/manchester

Working Model

Flexible Working
At Omnicom Media Group, we support flexibility with a hybrid model (three days in the office, two working remotely). Standard hours are 9:30 – 17:30, with core hours 10:30 – 16:30 to allow flexibility in how you manage your day. Example: 8:30–16:30 or 10:30–18:30. We encourage open conversations to help navigate high-need periods and individual circumstances.

Be Your Best
We strive to help you shine and make adjustments in the recruitment process as needed. Discuss any requirements with your Talent Team member or email [e-mail] to share how we can support you.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at OMG
OMG aims to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone thrives in a culture of equality, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to an inclusive environment that reflects today’s society, where diverse voices are valued, heard, and well-represented.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Advertising Services