Managing Partner

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Established in 2004 OLIVER is the worlds first and only specialist in designing building and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40 countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group were at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency spark creativity and drive insightful decision-making empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Managing Partner

Location: London (3 days a week from our London offices)

THE OPPORTUNITY

OLIVER is seeking a growth-oriented Managing Partner to lead and expand a major UK account portfolio. This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of our pioneering in-house agency model where you will be instrumental in driving client success commercial growth and operational excellence.

You will own the day-to-day leadership of 2-3 significant client relationships (across financial/ professional services brands) serving as the linchpin between our account creative strategy and production teams. Your mission is to translate our unique model into seamless high-impact delivery that deepens partnerships uncovers new opportunities and ensures we are indispensable to our clients success.

THE ROLE

Reports to: Client Partner UK
Direct Reports: Circa 3-4 (Business Director Group Account Director Account Director)
Key Collaborators: OLIVER UK Senior Leadership Heads of Strategy Creative & Production and specialists across The Brandtech Group (Gen AI media data commerce).

WHAT YOULL DO

Strategic & Client Leadership

In partnership with the Client Partner build and execute the annual account development plan owning
key workstreams and reporting on progress.
Become an expert in the OLIVER model articulating its value to senior stakeholders and embedding
scalable processes that drive efficiency and agility.
Anticipate client needs build trust-based relationships and act as the senior escalation point to resolvechallenges swiftly.

Commercial Ownership

Take full accountability for the commercial health of your portfolio (c.10M) including P&L
management forecasting scoping and margin optimization.
Ensure financial rigor across all processes from rate cards and change control to POs and invoicing to
meet revenue and profitability targets.
Drive growth by identifying and converting new opportunities leading pitch/tender contributions forexpanded scopes.

Talent team & Operational Leadership

Lead coach and develop a high-performing team taking full ownership of its culture diversity and development.
Foster an inclusive environment focused on wellbeing and growth and actively manage talent through equitable hiring and succession planning.
Ensure operational excellence by balancing team capacity against demand removing blockers and inspiring your team to produce brilliant on-budget work that drives client success.

WHAT YOU BRING

An Experienced Agency Leader: 10 years in client services or account leadership within a marketing advertising or in-house agency environment.
A Proven Growth Driver: You have a demonstrable track record of delivering client satisfaction and organic growth on complex multi-stakeholder UK accounts.
Commercially Astute: You possess deep P&L literacy and hands-on experience managing scoping forecasting and profitability.
Operationally Excellent: You are skilled in process governance and risk management with an instinct for the brilliant basics.
An Innovative Thinker: You are fluent in modern marketing workflows and have a keen interest in the practical application of AI and automation to drive efficiency.
An Inspiring Collaborator: You excel at orchestrating cross-functional teams acting as a decisive supportive and solutions-focused leader.

What Success Looks Like.

Growth: Consistent measurable growth across your account portfolio.
Partnership: High client satisfaction scores (CSAT/NPS) strong retention and client advocacy.
Innovation: Successful pilots and adoption of Gen AI/Brandtech capabilities with measurable impact. Performance: Accurate forecasting healthy profit margins and strong team utilization.
Culture: Positive team health (NPS retention) with clear evidence of career development for your direct reports.

If youre excited about this role but dont meet every requirement we encourage you to apply.

Our values shape everything we do:

BeAmbitiousto succeed

BeImaginativeto push the boundaries of whats possible

BeInspirationalto do groundbreaking work

Bealways learningand listening to understand

BeResults-focused to exceed expectations

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community clients and creations

OLIVER a part of the Brandtech Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race ethnicity religion gender sexual orientation gender identity age neurodivergence disability status or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively we work towards our missionembedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

Established in 2004 OLIVER is the worlds first and only specialist in designing building and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40 countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency allowing us to deliver ...