Social & Creative Strategy Lead (Paid Social)

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid working with 40% of time in the office and the ability to work remotely internationally.

Company

hirify.global is a marketing and AI consultancy helping brands and retailers achieve measurable results through AI, proprietary technology, strategy, media, creative, and execution.

What you will do

• Lead creative and social performance strategy for 5–6 retail and eCommerce clients.
• Develop and optimise creative roadmaps aligned with commercial and brand goals.
• Generate creative concepts, brief production, and lead continuous testing and iteration with the Studio team.
• Manage and mentor a team of 4+ specialists and support departmental recruitment.
• Build client partnerships, lead commercial conversations, and manage scope changes and repricing.
• Lead high-stakes pitches and strategy resets while developing repeatable Creative & Social frameworks and playbooks.

Requirements

• 7+ years of industry experience, including at least 5 years in a strategic role covering performance creative, paid social, growth strategy, or media buying.
• Strong understanding of the evolving social ecosystem and how creative strategy drives growth.
• Direct experience scaling DTC or eCommerce brands through creative performance strategy.
• Proven experience leading, shaping, and motivating a team.
• Ability to lead complex brand strategies while keeping team mentorship central to day-to-day work.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, collaborative environment built around mutual respect and different perspectives.
• Flexible working hours, hybrid work, and international remote-working options.
• £250–£2,000 annual professional development budget based on seniority, plus 5 professional development days.
• 25 days of annual leave, birthday leave, mental health days, volunteering leave, and additional tenure-based leave.
• Parental leave with up to 6 months at full pay for the primary carer, plus mental health support and counselling.
• Home-working technology kit, new iPhone and contract, summer Friday early finishes, and 4% employer pension contribution.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and cover letter explaining experience, interest in Paid Social, and motivation for joining the team.
• Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, with hiring taking place once the suitable candidate is found.