Media Activation Lead

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

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, combining media, data, partnerships, and technology to deliver personalized campaigns and measurable business growth for leading brands.

What you will do

• Provide strategic oversight of designated Google account campaigns and integrate media activation into cross-channel strategies.
• Translate client business goals and KPIs into campaign plans, team priorities, and measurable deliverables.
• Build senior client relationships and advise on business roadmaps, opportunities, and media priorities.
• Support capacity planning, resource management, and team development across pods and channels.
• Lead feedback, performance development, team culture, and recognition across the activation function.
• Initiate agency-wide continuous improvement projects focused on processes and quality standards.

Requirements

• Experience at Business Director level in digital media or advertising, including some P&L management.
• Proven project management, leadership, and people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of media planning fundamentals, including reach, frequency, channels, and formats.
• Experience planning and directly managing large-scale campaigns across AdWords, Bing Ads, DV360 or other DSPs, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and contributing to platform best practices and campaign processes.
• Experience running campaigns across multiple countries and languages; right to work in the United Kingdom is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with the Google technology stack.
• Google Marketing Platform and AdWords certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, inclusive environment focused on creativity, growth, and professional development.
• Employee resource groups, mental health support, and in-office events.
• Medical, retirement, vision, and dental insurance.
• Significant paid time off, partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
• Hybrid working model designed to support creativity, collaboration, and connection.