We are Wiser, an award-winning Employer Branding & Early Talent agency. We build employer brands to guide the best in the biz into their dream career with our clients.

We’re a home for people who think big and expect more; where creative and recruitment meet to change the way people think about work — not to mention having the only rainforest in Farringdon.

Our creatives use design, product, film, strategy and marketing to capture what makes companies great and showcase it in the market. Our recruitment teams introduce the right people at the beginning of their career to set these companies apart.

We believe that people will do their best work when they're in a space that enables it. And that's what we've shaped at Wiser — a culture where everyone can be real and back themselves, surrounded by high performers who take ownership of their career and make moves, no matter what their background.

To find out more about us, take a look at our website wearewiser.com or check us out on Instagram @wearewiser.

ROLE

At Wiser, we’re redefining how brands show up on social. We’re looking for a Head of Social to lead our client-facing social function, elevating our offering and setting the benchmark for employer brand social.You’ll be responsible for social strategies, audits, always-on social media management, and content production, ensuring everything we deliver is creative, insight-led, and impactful. This role is equal parts leadership and execution—you’ll mentor and guide the team while staying embedded in delivery, ensuring all output is of the highest quality and drives measurable impact.You’ll also own commercial success, managing the P&L and growth strategy to scale the function in a way that’s both creatively ambitious and financially sound.This role is for a proven leader in social—someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-performance environments and knows how to build, scale, and inspire high-performing teams.

• Leading from the front, acting as both an inspirational leader and a hands-on operator. You’ll work on our most high-profile accounts, while overseeing and signing off work across the entire social function—setting the bar for creative and strategic excellence.

• Overseeing and guiding all social output, including audits, strategies, management, and content production, ensuring all work is insight-driven, high-quality, and impactful.

• Setting and improving team standards, embedding a culture of high performance where accountability, feedback, and continuous development are the norm. You'll be mentoring and inspiring top talent, identifying areas for growth, and taking action where improvement is needed.

• Operating independently, leading the Social function while strengthening client relationships and providing senior-level strategic guidance—both internally and externally—to build credibility and trust.

• Driving commercial success, managing P&L, revenue targets, pricing structures, and new business to ensure financial growth and long-term sustainability.

Optimising internal processes, refining workflows, and improving efficiency to structure the team for scale, impact, and long-term success.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A proven leader in social, with 8+ years of experience agency-side, managing and growing high-performing social teams.

• A hands-on operator, who not only oversees and guides but actively works alongside the team, setting the standard through execution.

• A team builder and motivator, passionate about developing talent, mentoring individuals, and fostering a high-performance culture.

• An exceptional social creative, with the ability to combine world-class storytelling with data and insights to drive best-in-class delivery.

• A proven commercial operator, experienced in managing P&L, revenue targets, pricing structures, and business growth.

• A forward-thinking strategic builder, expanding Wiser’s social offering by developing new service lines, refining existing ones, and ensuring the team can deliver at scale.

• An innovator, who will strive for continuous improvement within Social, keeping Wiser ahead of trends and creating new opportunities for growth.

• An independent operator, able to run the Social function autonomously while aligning with leadership on vision and direction.

An operational powerhouse, capable of refining processes, structuring teams effectively, and driving efficiency at scale.
 

PURPLE PERKS: WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• A Happiness team whose role is to make Wiser the best place to work possible. Whether it’s keeping the office stocked up with snacks, sending you a care package when you’re poorly, or planning the next Wiser party, they make the office a much happier place

• A culture calendar full of options - from black tie to sports day, book club or run club, there’s something for everyone.

• We’re pretty proud of the space we have here - from phone booths to walking pads, all the way to a rainforest for focus-time… whatever vibe you need, you can find it here.

• The W breakfast - our Happiness team makes sure everyone starts the day right with a hotel-worthy breakfast spread. Fancy coffee tap and unlimited fizzies on offer too.

• On top of your holiday allowance, the office also closes for up to 2 weeks over the festive period so we can all recharge before coming back in the new year.

• Wiser Bank Holiday - a beloved Purple People tradition in the form of an extra day off in October each year to celebrate our first ever million-pound-month (Yep, it happened in 2022 and we still celebrate)

• Moving House Day - one of life’s most stressful events made easier by an extra day off.

• Work from Anywhere allowance - everyone has a number of days to work from home or wherever they fancy. Whether it’s staying home on to snuggle your cat or working from Greece for a week in the summer, WFA is the answer

• Learning & development - our monthly ‘Wiser Way’ days give you the chance to choose from a selection of training modules taught by our leaders. Whether it’s how to craft the perfect deck with our Creative Director, how to speak confidently about commercials with our CFO, or get some tips on managing for the first time with our Head of People, the schedule has something for everyone

• Therapy - with 5 therapists to choose from, each year you can get up to x3 therapy sessions subsidised through Wiser to take either here in our own secret Log Cabin, externally or online (you pay £20 a session and we cover the rest)

• Vitality Health Insurance - full coverage once you’ve passed probation. From necessities like the dentist, doctors and opticians, to mega rewards like Champneys, gym and travel discounts, it’s a winner.

• Gymbox - once passing probation, you can access our exclusive Wiser x Gymbox partnership where you can bag your Gymbox membership for less than half price.

THE ROAD TO WISER...

1.  Apply (Go on... do it)
2.  Intro call with the Talent team
3.  Video call with the hiring manager
4.  Tour of the gaff & a task
5.  Final with our COO

At Wiser, we’re committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels empowered to be themselves and inspired to excel. We know that true creativity and innovation thrive when diversity is celebrated and everyone is given equal access to opportunities. That’s why we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, or socioeconomic status.

We believe that everyone should feel comfortable and be able to back themselves in an inclusive environment where individuality is celebrated. We’re building a team as diverse as the brands we work with, and our aim is to change the way people think about work.

If you’re passionate about making meaningful moves in an environment that’s as inclusive as it is high-performing, we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to Wiser. Feel free to reach out to our Talent Team if you need any adjustments to make our hiring process more accessible.