TL;DR

Account Director (Comms Planning): Building and executing integrated communication strategies for a leading tourism group across various media channels with an accent on driving brand breakthroughs and business results. Focus on managing high-profile campaigns, fostering client relationships, and leading team development in a fast-moving sector.

Location: London, United Kingdom. Must be based in the UK and have the right to work in this location. Hybrid work is required, with teams in the office around four days a week.

Company

%hirify_global% is WPP’s global media collective, bringing platforms, people, and partners together to create growth opportunities for clients.

What you will do

Plan across the full suite of offline and online channels, including TV, OOH, Print, Radio, Digital Audio, Display, Video, and Paid Social.
Develop bigger brand partnerships that create unique and impactful campaigns.
Drive business results for both clients and EssenceMediacom.
Lead collectively to inspire transformational creativity.
Cultivate trust by balancing people and client experiences.
Champion growth and development within the team.

Requirements

Strong management and client relationship skills.
People management skills to support AD in the management and development of Planners and Execs.
Solution-focused mindset, enthusiasm, curiosity, and a team player mentality.
Self-motivated with an ambition to make the ordinary extraordinary.
Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage both up and down.
Positive, proactive approach to problem-solving.
Calm under pressure with accurate verbal and written feedback and instructions.
Must be based in the UK and have the right to work in this location.
Required to be in the office around four days a week.

Culture & Benefits

Investment in employees to foster growth and help them do their best work.
Opportunities to tap into the global %hirify_global% & WPP networks for career progression.
Variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events.
Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance.
Significant paid time off and employee mental health awareness days.
Hybrid work approach, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection.