Senior Paid Social Executive

<h2><strong>We’re on a mission to back the UK’s small businesses like no one else</strong> 🚀</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we’re here to help them win. We’ve built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company. It’s a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We’re a high-performing team that chooses to lift each other up. We challenge, we champion, and we have each other’s backs - because we know that when we stand together, we move faster and build better.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>The impact is real:</strong> Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated £7.2bn for the UK economy 📈 <strong>Come and join a mission that matters!</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">[<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk/impact"><u>Read our Impact Report</u></a>] | [<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/fundingcircle.com"><u>See our Trustpilot</u></a>]</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>The role ⚡</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">📍 London (Hybrid) | 🤝 3 days in the office | 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We’re looking for a dual-minded Paid Social marketer who bridges the gap between creative content execution and performance analysis. You intuitively understand what makes a social video hook scroll-stopping, but you're just as comfortable digging into CPA, conversion data, and A/B test results to optimise performance. You’ll make a real difference from day one, running with ideas to drive real-time growth.</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Oversee and optimise Paid Social campaigns on Meta Ads (Facebook &amp; Instagram) and Organic Social content on LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Own the end-to-end creative process: building content calendars and briefs for different financial products, working with design and copy teams and external agencies to produce compelling video &amp; static ad creative.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Scope and run structured A/B tests to find most effective messaging and creative formats, and apply learnings across campaigns.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Track, analyse and report on marketing performance, managing spend to ensure cost-effective, scalable results.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Support cross-channel reporting and coordination with other digital channels like Paid Search, Display, and YouTube.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>What we’re looking for 🌱</strong></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">We value deep expertise, but a growth mindset and good energy are what really make our team click. We’re a group that chooses to lift each other up and think smart every day.</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Around 2–4 years' experience in performance marketing</strong>, with at least 1–2 years' hands-on experience with Meta Ads (TikTok, LinkedIn, and Reddit are a plus)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Creative mindset: </strong>You’re experienced in developing video content, and understand the hooks, pacing, visual trends, and story structures that resonate on different social platforms.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Analytical capability</strong>: Comfortable digging into performance "whys" using reporting tools (Tableau, Excel/Sheets) to track KPIs, optimize spend, and prove ROI.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Strong project management:</strong> Able to run multiple concurrent briefs across product lines while navigating internal compliance processes, design teams, and external production talent.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>AI-driven approach: </strong>Experience using and experimenting with AI tools (for content ideation, workflow automation, or data analysis) to work smarter and innovate processes.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Curious and eager to develop new skills,</strong> evaluate new marketing channels, and test new strategies.</p></li></ul><h2>Skills we’d love to see:</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience of FinTech/B2B marketing is a plus, but not required.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Working knowledge of additional marketing platforms (e.g. Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, YouTube).</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">An understanding of additional or emerging marketing channels</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience managing or coordinating with external creative/production talent (e.g. content creators, agencies).</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em>We’re building a place where everyone truly feels they belong. Even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.</em></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>Why join us? 💜</strong></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">We back you to build an incredible career and by joining us, you'll be part of one of <strong>The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2026</strong>! As a flexible-first employer, we use a "best of both" approach. We’ll see you in our London office to collaborate – with barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches on us!</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Our Circler Proposition focuses on five areas:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Flexibility:</strong> We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Health:</strong> This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Wealth:</strong> We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Development:</strong> You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Lifestyle:</strong> We have electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em">We also have award-winning parental leave policies. We're here to support you through the big life moments, from fertility treatments to new additions to the family.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>Ready to join a mission that matters? We’d love to chat!</strong></h2><p>Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.co.uk">Jobs in United Kingdom</a> on Arbeitnow</a>