Growth through Talent

Account Director – one of the UK’s most exciting independent media agencies

£65,000 - Agency - Marketing
Ref: 3826 Date Posted: Tuesday 19 May 2026

Salary - up to £65k depending upon experience

Hybrid working – (3 days a week in the office)

An award-winning independent media agency are seeking an experienced Account Director to join their integrated planning team. This is a senior client leadership role focused on delivering strategic, cross-channel media campaigns for a range of well-known brands.

As Account Director you will lead integrated media planning activity across several client accounts, ensuring campaigns are strategically strong, commercially effective and delivered to a high standard. Alongside this you will be managing key stakeholder relationships and supporting junior team development.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead best-in-class integrated media planning across several key accounts
  • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders
  • Support measurement frameworks and performance analysis
  • Present campaign strategies, rationale and performance updates clearly and confidently
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and drive account growth
  • Mentor and support junior team members
  • Coordinate internal teams effectively across planning and activation
  • Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing across departments

Your profile:

  • 5+ years’ experience within a media agency environment
  • Strong client Leadership & Planning experience
  • Excellent understanding of both digital and offline media channels
  • Experience managing client relationships independently
  • Strong commercial awareness and budget management experience
  • Confident presenter with strong written communication skills
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience mentoring or managing junior team members

If you are keen to join one of the most talked about independent agencies in the UK this is a great opportunity. They have an incredible collaborative culture in place and are renowned for producing award winning work across an impressive client roster.

Please apply to find out more.

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