Job Title: Digital Manager
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid – 3 days in Leigh-on-Sea studio, 2 days remote
Job Type: Full-time (Permanent)
About the Role
We’re looking for a strategic and client-focused Digital Manager to lead digital thinking across our studio. You’ll work closely with our digital team, creatives, and directors to shape impactful marketing strategies, manage digital performance, and build strong, long-term client relationships.
This role is ideal for someone who’s comfortable leading client conversations, planning digital roadmaps, and identifying opportunities for growth. You’ll guide campaign direction, content thinking, and help push the agency’s digital capabilities forward.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Strategy: Develop and deliver digital strategies that meet business objectives and drive long-term results
- Campaign Planning: Lead the ideation of multi-channel campaigns in collaboration with our creative team
- Client Relationships: Build trust and act as the go-to digital lead across your portfolio
- Performance & Reporting: Own reporting processes, present insights, and make data-led recommendations to evolve campaigns
- Team Leadership: Manage and coordinate internal teams and external partners to ensure quality delivery
- Digital Growth: Identify upsell opportunities and help clients evolve their digital presence over time
- Pitching & Onboarding: Play a key role in new business—from initial pitch through to onboarding and early-stage delivery
- Studio Support: Contribute to studio-wide planning, digital capacity, and project prioritisation alongside our directors
About You
- 5+ years’ experience in digital marketing with a focus on strategy, planning, and client service
- Previous experience managing client relationships and presenting campaign plans
- Strong understanding and hands-on experience of paid (Google Ads, Paid Social), campaign funnels, performance tracking and optimisation
- Comfortable working with creative teams to generate content ideas that convert
- Confident leading meetings, presenting reports, and owning digital conversations
- Experience line managing internal teams
- Knowledge of analytics tools (e.g., GTA, GA4, Looker Studio, Meta Ads Manager)
What You’ll Get
- £45,000 salary
- Hybrid working model (3 days studio, 2 days remote)
- A tight-knit and creative agency environment in Leigh-on-Sea
- The chance to lead digital strategy for a range of exciting clients
- Autonomy and ownership, with senior leadership support
- Opportunity to grow your influence within the agency
Interested?
If you’re passionate about design, if you thrive in a collaborative environment, and if you’re ready to join a team that’s rewriting the rules of creativity, we want to hear from you! Please note, we’re only considering individual applications at this time – no agencies, please.
To apply, submit your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’re the perfect fit for Swan Creative to [email protected]. Early applications may receive priority consideration.
Our aim is clear – to welcome a Digital Manager whose vision seamlessly aligns with Swan Creative’s ethos. Ready to embark on this journey? Submit your application and let your brilliance shine!