IPG Mediabrands - Group Director, Business Leadership (Media) - Maternity Cover FTC
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Requirements
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues and vendors • Extensive experience in Marketing and/or Advertising and Media • Experience in leading, managing and developing a multi-dimensional staff • Ability to drive projects from conception to completion; project management experience • Background in consulting, marketing, advertising or integrated communications • Strong leader, presenter and packager of opportunities • Strong commercial acumen • Employee Transparency • At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are an equal-opportunity employer committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. • Please reach out to Ninette at [email protected], if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.
Responsibilities
• Client Leadership • Client Leadership • Act as the day‑to‑day client lead and trusted advisor • Drive high‑quality work and flawless delivery across all outputs • Lead the creation of proposals, recommendations, and strategic points of view • Oversee reporting, budgeting, approvals and billing with accuracy and timeliness • Build strong relationships with Strategy, Design, Partnerships and SBU teams • Challenge and inspire clients to innovate while managing expectations professionally • Strengthen partnerships with clients’ wider agency networks • Contribute to quarterly business reviews • Internal Collaboration • Translate client needs into clear direction for Strategy, Comms Design and Partnerships • Ensure all solutions align with client objectives and KPIs • Educate teams and leadership on client business, culture and industry trends • Involve senior leadership in key client moments • Foster an open, collaborative team environment • Support team development through feedback, coaching and performance management • Partner with discipline leads to shape goals, evaluations and career paths • Commercial Management • Deliver against agreed performance KPIs • Manage team resourcing and workload allocation • Keep leadership updated on utilisation, profitability, fees and scope compliance • Identify opportunities for organic growth across accounts • Ensure annual financial targets are met across Initiative and Mediabrands SBUs • New Business • Support new business pitches and opportunities as needed
Benefits
• We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: • Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year • Free breakfast and free lunch • Early finish Fridays • Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) • Retail discounts • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme • Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs • Interest free season ticket loan • Paid time off for Volunteering • Group Income Protection • Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level) • Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6% • Generous Parental Leave & Pay • Independent mortgage advice • Financial education • Employee Assistance Programme • Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!
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