Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Contract Type
12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
As an Account Director within the Social & Advertising department, you will be a key leader responsible for directing larger, more complex projects that align with both client objectives and agency goals. You will act as a trusted partner to mid-level clients, building strong relationships based on strategic insight and creative excellence. Your role involves guiding teams to deliver impactful work that solves client challenges, mentoring junior team members, and setting high standards for collaboration, problem-solving, and accountability. You will confidently navigate challenges, anticipate risks, and drive high-quality results across all projects.

Key Responsibilities
- Build strong partnerships with mid-level clients, acting as their trusted advisor and point of escalation.
- Develop and lead strategies connecting client objectives with creative solutions.
- Drive creative excellence by actively participating in creative reviews and ensuring work resonates with audiences and delivers results.
- Oversee financial management including fee and scope tracking to ensure profitability.
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work and provide mentorship to junior members.
- Set the standard for collaboration, accountability, and resilience within the team.
- Manage all client-facing elements including scopes, presentations, and communications.
- Advocate for your account’s needs within the agency to secure necessary resources and attention.

About Ogilvy Health UK
Ogilvy, part of WPP, is a global leader in creative excellence and effectiveness, delivering culture-changing, value-driving ideas across advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities. With over 120 offices worldwide, Ogilvy fosters borderless creativity and collaboration to drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities.

Experience
Proven experience in client leadership roles managing complex projects and mid-level client relationships. Demonstrated ability to connect strategy with creative development and deliver impactful results. Experience in financial oversight and team leadership is essential.

About you
You are a confident and inspiring leader with a strategic mindset and strong problem-solving skills. You thrive in high-pressure environments, possess exceptional organizational and communication skills, and have a relentless focus on advocating for client needs. You are resilient, adaptable, and passionate about driving creative excellence and collaboration.

Qualifications
While specific qualifications are not detailed, a strong background in advertising, marketing, or related fields combined with relevant leadership experience is expected.

Key Skills
- Strategic thinking connecting client objectives to creative solutions
- Strong leadership and team mentoring abilities
- Creative problem-solving and innovation
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills
- Confident and persuasive communication
- Deep understanding of the creative process and market effectiveness
- Resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments
- Client advocacy and relationship management