Responsibilities

• Own and define what great social creative looks like at Ponderosa
• Set creative standards for tone, storytelling, formats and platform‑native thinking
• Champion social as a starting point for ideas, not an adaptation layer
• Act as the senior creative voice challenging work to be braver, sharper and more culturally relevant
• Lead social‑first thinking within new business pitches and credentials
• Shape pitch narratives, ideas and creative approaches where social plays a defining role
• Elevate pitch work through clear creative judgement, feedback and direction
• Support Growth and MD teams with confident, senior social creative counsel
• Act as a senior creative authority in pitch rooms, helping clients feel confident in bold, social‑first ideas
• Act as a creative partner to Strategy, Creative, Media and Client teams

Requirements

• Senior‑level experience leading social‑first creative work in an agency environment
• Strong creative judgement and the confidence to challenge ideas constructively
• Proven experience elevating pitches, ideas or creative output through social thinking
• Deep understanding of how social platforms shape creativity and culture
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and creative teams with clarity and authority

Preferred

• Previous Director title, or a standout Senior/Head‑of‑level experience ready to step up
• Experience working on integrated campaigns where social leads the idea
• Influencer or creator experience
• Experience helping shape or grow a social offering through creative excellence

Benefits

• Hybrid working (Leeds office Tuesday–Thursday)
• 25 days’ holiday + 3 celebration days
• 37.5‑hour working week
• Pension, life insurance and income protection
• EAP and 24/7 virtual GP access