Paid Social Technical Account Director
Do the work you’re proud of, with support at every step.
Who are IDHL?
At IDHL, we’re more than a digital agency, we’re a strategic partner to ambitious brands, helping them accelerate growth in the digital economy.
Our expertise is delivered through three core divisions: Performance, Web & eCommerce, and Intelligence – all working closely together to create impact across channels.
We’re also home to Fostr, a Shopify Plus agency for luxury and lifestyle brands, and The MTM Agency, specialists in integrated marketing and audience engagement.
What connects it all is our focus on outcomes, not just outputs. We back each other, take pride in what we do, and make sure the way we work works for everyone.
Your role as Paid Social Technical Account Director:
The Paid Social Technical Account Director is a senior, channel-leading role responsible for technical excellence, strategic performance, and senior client leadership across a portfolio of key Paid Social accounts. Operating at the same level as the PPC Technical Account Director, this role combines deep Paid Social platform expertise, commercial accountability, and people leadership.
Main Accountabilities:
Client & Account Leadership
Own senior relationships across a portfolio of key and complex Paid Social accounts
Act as the senior escalation point for Paid Social performance, strategy, and delivery issues
Lead QBRs, strategic planning sessions, and performance reviews
Advocate for client KPIs in all performance conversations and strategic decisions
Technical & Strategic Authority
Act as the Paid Social subject matter expert across Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Reddit
Own Paid Social strategy frameworks including audience, creative testing, and scaling approaches
Lead advanced troubleshooting and performance recovery plans
Performance, Data & Measurement
Own Paid Social performance against agreed KPIs
Ensure reporting is accurate, insightful, and action-oriented
Translate complex data into clear commercial insight
Commercial & Growth Responsibilities
Continuously evolve the Paid Social offering through innovation across platforms, strategies, and processes.
Support client retention and revenue growth
Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities
Contribute to new business pitches and proposals
People Leadership & Development
Provide line management or senior oversight to Paid Social team members
Coach and mentor team members
Contribute to training and development programs
Operational & Process Ownership
Support workflow efficiency and best practice documentation
Ensure consistency of delivery across accounts
Core Knowledge & Skills
Significant experience in a senior Paid Social agency role
Deep expertise in Meta with working knowledge of other platforms
Proven experience managing complex, high-spend accounts
Strong client communication and leadership skills
Qualifications & Experience Requirements
Meta Blueprint or equivalent certifications
Experience working alongside PPC or broader Paid Media teams
Any Other Relevant Information
Work from an IDHL office regularly in line with the social team days
Ensure regular and consistent visits to the core offices, to be present with all levels of the Social team
Be available to travel frequently to client and new business meetings
- Department
- Performance - Paid Social
- Role
- Paid Social Technical Account Director
- Locations
- Leeds
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Yearly salary
- £55,000 - £65,000
Perks of the job
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Hybrid working
Prefer WFH or in the office? Enjoy the best of both with our hybrid working policy.
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Extra time off
Buy up to an additional week of leave or trade leave for extra salary.
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Flexi time
Early bird or night owl? Adjust your hours to fit your lifestyle, whether that's starting earlier or finishing later.
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Time4You days
Take up to four half-days a year for your wellbeing, so you can focus on you.
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Financial & mortgage support
Our partnerships with Salary Finance and Charles Cameron provide you with financial support and mortgage advice.
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Health & wellbeing
Access a wealth of resources to help and support you depending on your situation, including counselling and legal support.
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Discounts & savings
An employee portal offering discounts and cashback for supermarkets, gym memberships, and more.
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Customise bank holidays
Swap religious-based bank holidays for those that matter to you.
Invested in your growth
Personal and professional development are core to life at IDHL. Harnessing potential, we’ll endeavour to support your career aspirations with our training programmes and personalised development plans.
Inclusivity matters to us
We want our workplace to reflect the diversity of the world we live in. At IDHL, we foster an inclusive environment where every team member feels heard, supported, and valued. We aim to attract, develop, and retain the very best people irrespective of background, beliefs, or personal characteristics.
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About IDHL
We're more than just a digital agency; we're our client's key partner in growth. Our superpower is helping ambitious brands accelerate their growth in the digital economy.
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