Paid Social Account Director
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Pro only
Salary
Pro sees the advertised pay
£87,300
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
Anyone can use the standard rate, but the pay clears it only if the Home Office classes the job as SOC 2494. We think SOC 1132 is more likely, and the pay is too low for that code. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate for SOC 1132. On the jobs board, Standard and the new entrant rate both show roles like this as Possible at most.
This could also be SOC 2432 (Marketing and commercial managers, Manages paid social campaigns and client relationships in marketing context). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors Most likely code | £61,100 Clears | £69,800 Misses | £78,600 Misses | £87,300 Misses |
2494 Advertising accounts managers and creative directors Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £36,800 Clears | £41,400 Clears | £46,000 Clears |
2432 Marketing and commercial managers Also possible | £35,000 Clears | £40,000 Clears | £45,100 Clears | £50,100 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Account Director – Paid Social (EMEA)
London | Hybrid | £55,000 – £65,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Account Director to join a leading integrated media team, working on one of the agency's largest and most high-profile global accounts.
This is a lateral move for an established Account Director (or Senior Account Manager with 3+ years at that level) looking to step into a highly visible, senior client-facing role across an EMEA remit (8+ markets).
The Role
- Lead paid social strategy and delivery (full-funnel) for a major global client
- Manage day-to-day relationships across multiple EMEA markets, liaising closely with regional teams
- Report into the Business Director, with a small team including an Account Manager, plus support from an offshore hub
- Represent the account at a senior level, working alongside cross-channel specialists within an integrated team structure
- Operate within a high-pressure, high-profile account environment, requiring strong stakeholder management and composure
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years' paid social experience, ideally with full-funnel exposure
- Proven experience working across EMEA markets - this is essential
- Current or recent experience at Account Director level (or Senior Account Manager, 3+ years, ready to step up)
- Comfortable managing large, complex, high-budget accounts
- Strong communicator, confident working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Process
Two-stage interview process:
- Competency-based introductory conversation
- Response-to-brief panel interview with senior stakeholders
Package
Salary banding £55,000–£65,000, with £60,000 the target for most candidates (flexibility for exceptional experience on comparable large-scale accounts)
Interested?
Get in touch with Joe Georgiou at [email protected] to apply or find out more.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Marketing, sales and advertising directors (SOC 1132) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~229k in sample- Middle half £64,792–121,836
- Median £89,700
- Going rate £87,300
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £61,100–78,600
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1132 going rate of £87,300. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.