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 – ASDA We’re hiring a Paid Social Manager to join the team behind Spark Foundry’s largest and most high‑profile account: ASDA. This is a chance to shape performance-driven social at serious scale, working on campaigns that millions of people see—especially during key cultural moments like ASDA’s iconic Christmas activity. You’ll bring together hands-on delivery and strategic thinking to drive measurable growth, supported by strong platform partnerships and a collaborative team. If you enjoy seeing your work translate directly into results, this is a role where you can make a real impact. Responsibilities What you’ll be doing: Own the paid social strategy and delivery for ASDA, driving measurable performance against clear commercial goals Plan and execute campaigns across key retail moments, including high-profile seasonal campaigns such as Christmas Lead day-to-day activation, ensuring campaigns are set up, optimised and delivered to a consistently high standard Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, presenting performance insights and recommendations with clarity Turn campaign data into actionable insights that inform optimisation and improve results Design and manage structured testing plans to continually enhance performance at scale Collaborate with internal teams and platform partners to deliver integrated, effective campaigns Qualifications Skills we’re looking for: Experience managing paid social campaigns in a performance-led environment Strong hands-on capability across campaign activation, optimisation and budget management Confidence working with large, high-profile clients and managing competing priorities Good understanding of measurement, KPIs and how paid social drives business outcomes Ability to translate data into clear, relevant insights for different audiences A collaborative mindset and experience working across multiple teams Curiosity and openness to exploring new formats, tools and platform developments What’s in it for you: Be part of something big: Work on Spark Foundry’s largest account, with significant budgets and platform support Visible impact: See your work come to life across national campaigns, including some of the UK’s most recognised retail moments Hands‑on ownership: Take real responsibility for both strategy and activation—not just one or the other Learn at scale: Gain exposure to complex, high‑volume campaigns that accelerate your development Strong support network: Collaborate with a dedicated social team and benefit from platform partnerships and expertise Variety in your work: Balance always‑on performance activity with standout seasonal campaigns Clear progression: Grow your career in an environment that values development, curiosity and continuous improvement 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 managing paid social campaigns in a performance-led environment Strong hands-on capability across campaign activation, optimisation and budget management Confidence working with large, high-profile clients and managing competing priorities Good understanding of measurement, KPIs and how paid social drives business outcomes Ability to translate data into clear, relevant insights for different audiences A collaborative mindset and experience working across multiple teams Curiosity and openness to exploring new formats, tools and platform developments What’s in it for you: Be part of something big: Work on Spark Foundry’s largest account, with significant budgets and platform support Visible impact: See your work come to life across national campaigns, including some of the UK’s most recognised retail moments Hands‑on ownership: Take real responsibility for both strategy and activation—not just one or the other Learn at scale: Gain exposure to complex, high‑volume campaigns that accelerate your development Strong support network: Collaborate with a dedicated social team and benefit from platform partnerships and expertise Variety in your work: Balance always‑on performance activity with standout seasonal campaigns Clear progression: Grow your career in an environment that values development, curiosity and continuous improvement
What you’ll be doing: Own the paid social strategy and delivery for ASDA, driving measurable performance against clear commercial goals Plan and execute campaigns across key retail moments, including high-profile seasonal campaigns such as Christmas Lead day-to-day activation, ensuring campaigns are set up, optimised and delivered to a consistently high standard Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, presenting performance insights and recommendations with clarity Turn campaign data into actionable insights that inform optimisation and improve results Design and manage structured testing plans to continually enhance performance at scale Collaborate with internal teams and platform partners to deliver integrated, effective campaigns