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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 Help shape the social strategy behind one of the world's most iconic brands If you're a Paid Social specialist who loves combining strategy, creativity and performance, this could be the role for you. We're looking for a Paid Social Manager to join the team working on Mattel. You'll play a key role in delivering best-in-class paid social campaigns across platforms including Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Reddit, while helping one of the world's most recognisable brands connect with audiences in meaningful ways. This is an opportunity to take ownership of client relationships, drive campaign performance, lead strategic conversations and mentor a talented team, all while working in a collaborative environment that genuinely values innovation, curiosity and growth. Responsibilities What's in it for you? Work on a globally recognised brand with exciting campaigns and a strong presence across social platforms. Take ownership of paid social strategy and help influence business outcomes, not just campaign metrics. Be part of a team that embraces testing, innovation and new technology, giving you the freedom to experiment and bring fresh ideas to life. Develop your leadership skills by mentoring and supporting junior team members while continuing to grow your own expertise. Work alongside specialists across media, data and technology within performance marketing environment. Join a culture where collaboration, learning and progression are actively encouraged. What you'll be doing As the Paid Social Manager, you'll be the driving force behind paid social performance for Mattel. You'll lead campaign strategy, oversee activation and optimisation, identify new growth opportunities, and turn performance data into meaningful recommendations for the client. You'll also work closely with internal teams to ensure campaigns are delivered to the highest standard and continue to evolve through testing and innovation. Alongside managing day-to-day delivery, you'll help shape the future direction of the account through audience planning, creative best practice, measurement frameworks and platform innovation. You'll also play an important leadership role, supporting junior team members, championing best practice and helping create a positive, high-performing team culture. Qualifications We'd love to hear from you if you... Have strong experience across paid social strategy and activation. Enjoy building relationships with clients and presenting insights that influence decisions. Are comfortable leading campaigns end-to-end and balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. Have excellent attention to detail and strong commercial awareness. Love testing new ideas, embracing change and finding smarter ways of working. Are a supportive and collaborative leader who brings out the best in others. 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.
We'd love to hear from you if you... Have strong experience across paid social strategy and activation. Enjoy building relationships with clients and presenting insights that influence decisions. Are comfortable leading campaigns end-to-end and balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. Have excellent attention to detail and strong commercial awareness. Love testing new ideas, embracing change and finding smarter ways of working. Are a supportive and collaborative leader who brings out the best in others.
What's in it for you? Work on a globally recognised brand with exciting campaigns and a strong presence across social platforms. Take ownership of paid social strategy and help influence business outcomes, not just campaign metrics. Be part of a team that embraces testing, innovation and new technology, giving you the freedom to experiment and bring fresh ideas to life. Develop your leadership skills by mentoring and supporting junior team members while continuing to grow your own expertise. Work alongside specialists across media, data and technology within performance marketing environment. Join a culture where collaboration, learning and progression are actively encouraged. What you'll be doing As the Paid Social Manager, you'll be the driving force behind paid social performance for Mattel. You'll lead campaign strategy, oversee activation and optimisation, identify new growth opportunities, and turn performance data into meaningful recommendations for the client. You'll also work closely with internal teams to ensure campaigns are delivered to the highest standard and continue to evolve through testing and innovation. Alongside managing day-to-day delivery, you'll help shape the future direction of the account through audience planning, creative best practice, measurement frameworks and platform innovation. You'll also play an important leadership role, supporting junior team members, championing best practice and helping create a positive, high-performing team culture.