VP, Client Leadership

TL;DR

VP, Client Leadership (Media Agency): Lead client relationships and agency output for UK government communications projects with an accent on business growth, stakeholder alignment, and commercial opportunities. Focus on driving client vision through collaboration, identifying revenue growth, and ensuring operational excellence across media, data, and digital services.

Location: London, United Kingdom (UK based role, requires right to work in the UK). Hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week.

Company

WPP 650 is a bespoke agency unit within hirify.global dedicated to serving UK government clients with impactful public communications using talent, technology, and insights.

What you will do

• Oversee all client deliverables and ensure deep understanding of client business, category, and growth vision.
• Engage stakeholders across agency, client, and industry to align on vision, build roadmaps in data, digital, and effectiveness.
• Identify and convert growth opportunities, explore new commercial models, and develop products to support client and agency expansion.
• Manage client profitability, resolve operational issues, redesign processes, and forecast revenue opportunities.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK required.
• Advanced client leadership experience in agency operations, positioning, and group offerings.
• Deep knowledge of client business and category beyond marketing.
• Strong problem-solving with data and insights, acting independently with stakeholders.
• Expertise in building and maintaining senior stakeholder relationships, advising on complex challenges.
• Effective communication skills for internal and external audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with four office days a week to foster creativity and collaboration.
• Competitive medical, dental, vision insurance, group retirement plans, and significant paid time off.
• Access to global WPP networks, employee resource groups, in-office events, and mental health awareness days.
• Preferential partner discounts and opportunities for growth and learning at the cutting edge of marketing.