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 Paid Social Manager – Lloyds Banking Group We are hiring a Paid Social Manager to help shape how one of the UK’s most trusted financial services brands shows up on social. This is a brilliant opportunity to take real ownership of a high‑profile account, combining hands‑on delivery with strategic thinking. You’ll work at the intersection of performance and trust—driving meaningful growth while navigating a regulated environment. If you enjoy balancing data, creativity and client partnership, you’ll find plenty of scope to make your mark here. Responsibilities What you’ll be doing: Own the end‑to‑end paid social strategy and delivery for Lloyds Banking Group, aligning activity with wider business, brand and customer goals Partner closely with senior client stakeholders, building trusted relationships and confidently sharing insights and recommendations Turn performance data into clear, actionable stories that influence decision‑making Design and lead structured testing plans to continuously improve performance and demonstrate impact Oversee campaign setup, optimisation and budget management with a strong focus on accuracy and governance Collaborate with media, data and creative teams to deliver integrated, effective campaigns Support and guide junior team members, sharing best practice and creating a consistent, high‑quality approach Qualifications Skills we’re looking for: Experience running paid social strategy and activation within a performance‑driven environment Confidence working with complex or regulated clients, balancing innovation with responsibility Strong understanding of measurement frameworks, KPIs and how paid social contributes to wider business outcomes Hands‑on approach to campaign activation, with attention to detail and financial awareness Ability to translate data into clear, compelling narratives for a range of audiences A collaborative mindset, with experience working across multiple teams and disciplines Curiosity and openness to testing new tools, formats and platform developments What’s in it for you: Real ownership and visibility: You’ll lead a flagship account with meaningful client exposure and influence Work that matters: Shape campaigns for a trusted household name where every decision has real customer impact Scale and support: Access to significant budgets, platform partnerships and specialist expertise across teams Opportunity to grow: Develop both your strategic thinking and hands‑on craft in a supportive environment Collaborative culture: Work alongside experienced colleagues who value sharing knowledge and doing great work together Variety and challenge: Balance long‑term brand building with performance delivery in a regulated space Career progression: Clear opportunities to broaden your scope, whether that’s leadership, strategy or specialism 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.
Skills we’re looking for: Experience running paid social strategy and activation within a performance‑driven environment Confidence working with complex or regulated clients, balancing innovation with responsibility Strong understanding of measurement frameworks, KPIs and how paid social contributes to wider business outcomes Hands‑on approach to campaign activation, with attention to detail and financial awareness Ability to translate data into clear, compelling narratives for a range of audiences A collaborative mindset, with experience working across multiple teams and disciplines Curiosity and openness to testing new tools, formats and platform developments What’s in it for you: Real ownership and visibility: You’ll lead a flagship account with meaningful client exposure and influence Work that matters: Shape campaigns for a trusted household name where every decision has real customer impact Scale and support: Access to significant budgets, platform partnerships and specialist expertise across teams Opportunity to grow: Develop both your strategic thinking and hands‑on craft in a supportive environment Collaborative culture: Work alongside experienced colleagues who value sharing knowledge and doing great work together Variety and challenge: Balance long‑term brand building with performance delivery in a regulated space Career progression: Clear opportunities to broaden your scope, whether that’s leadership, strategy or specialism
What you’ll be doing: Own the end‑to‑end paid social strategy and delivery for Lloyds Banking Group, aligning activity with wider business, brand and customer goals Partner closely with senior client stakeholders, building trusted relationships and confidently sharing insights and recommendations Turn performance data into clear, actionable stories that influence decision‑making Design and lead structured testing plans to continuously improve performance and demonstrate impact Oversee campaign setup, optimisation and budget management with a strong focus on accuracy and governance Collaborate with media, data and creative teams to deliver integrated, effective campaigns Support and guide junior team members, sharing best practice and creating a consistent, high‑quality approach