Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
As a Social Account Director at Ogilvy Health UK, 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. With a solid understanding of strategy and its connection to creative development, you will guide teams to deliver impactful work that addresses client challenges. Your role includes mentoring junior team members, setting standards for collaboration, problem-solving, and accountability. You will confidently navigate challenges, anticipate risks, and drive high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities
- Build strong partnerships with mid-level clients, acting as a trusted advisor and point of escalation.
- Develop strategies that connect client objectives with creative solutions.
- Lead creative reviews, offering insightful feedback to enhance work.
- Oversee financial management including fee and scope tracking to ensure profitability.
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects.
- Mentor and support junior team members to foster growth and success.
- Set standards for collaboration, accountability, and resilience within the team.
- Manage client-facing elements such as scopes, presentations, and communications.
- Advocate for your account’s needs within the agency to secure necessary resources.

About Ogilvy Health UK
Ogilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale since 1948. Specialising in brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence, and consulting, all fuelled by Behavioural Science, Ogilvy UK delivers award-winning creative campaigns for clients including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Mondelēz International, Unilever, TK Maxx, and Pernod Ricard. Ogilvy is home to the largest influencer marketing practice globally and hosts Nudgestock, the world’s biggest festival of behavioural science and creativity.

Benefits
25 days annual leave plus 1 Volunteer Day
Bupa Healthcare
Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
Flexible Working Model with core hours 10am – 4pm
1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure
Wellbeing and Health benefits including up to £25 per month towards exercise class memberships, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool, annual eye tests, development budgets, and wellbeing incentives
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
Life Assurance

Experience
Proven experience in managing complex projects and client relationships within advertising, PR, or related fields. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver strategic, creative solutions that meet client objectives.

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 excellent organizational and communication skills, and have a relentless focus on client advocacy. You are adaptable, resilient, and able to inspire collaboration and accountability within your team.

Qualifications
Relevant experience and a track record of success in account management or social media leadership roles are essential. Formal qualifications are beneficial but not mandatory if accompanied by strong professional experience and skills.