Director, Clients (Maternity Cover)

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. This is a UK-based role requiring the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, combining media, data, partnerships, and marketing technology to deliver personalized media solutions at scale.

What you will do

• Lead client delivery across ongoing and business-as-usual agency activity.
• Act as the client’s voice within the agency and coordinate specialists across the matrix.
• Maintain oversight of statements of work, deliverables, profitability, purchase orders, forecasting, and other financial activities.
• Identify opportunities to use specialist OpenDoor services to support client KPIs and growth.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, partner agencies, and industry partners.
• Participate in new business pitches and develop operating models for smaller-scale opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience leading clients within an agency environment and understanding agency operations, positioning, and offerings.
• Understanding of a client’s business or category and the ability to connect business needs with agency capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including proactive issue resolution and extracting useful insights from data.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders and coordinating cross-functional specialists.
• Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with teams generally in the office around four days a week.
• Access to global hirify.global and WPP networks, professional connections, and learning opportunities.
• Inclusive workplace supported by employee resource groups and team events.
• Benefits include medical coverage, group retirement plans, vision and dental insurance, paid time off, partner discounts, and mental health awareness days.
• Flexibility and accommodations can be discussed during the interview process.