Programme Director

DEPT is a Growth Invention company built to help the worlds most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing our 4000 specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media Experience Commerce CRM and Technology & Data. Were 5050 tech and marketing partner-led and first to move. Clients include Google Lufthansa Meta eBay and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

JOB PURPOSE

This is a UKI role based out of our London offices working on an account that spans across both our Creative and Media and Experience and Engineering teams. We combine data technology creative content web and media to crack brands business problems & drive revenue through a variety of digital marketing solutions. Our clients include eBay Just Eat Takeaway EasyJet and PepsiCo.

Were looking for a senior highly versatile Programme Director to lead delivery on a complex multi channel performance marketing eco system for a niche automotive brand. This person will sit at the centre of Creative Media Editorial Web SEO Analytics and Automation workstreams - driving alignment shaping delivery plans and ensuring we operate as one integrated team for the client.

The Programme Director will act as the connective tissue between multiple departments providing senior-level orchestration integrated programme plans and consistent communication across all workstreams. They must be confident navigating creative media and web/tech environments and be able to translate between disciplines to ensure seamless delivery.

This is a client-facing role working in partnership with the Client Services lead to give the client a unified joined-up agency experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• In partnership with the Client Services lead own and orchestrate the fully integrated programme aligning Creative Media Editorial SEO Web Optimisation Analytics and Automation teams around shared plans priorities and timelines.
• Develop and maintain integrated timing plans roadmaps governance models and delivery frameworks across all workstreams.
• Act as the central point of escalation and alignment for both DEPT teams and client stakeholders.
• Provide senior level programme leadership ensuring consistency quality and cohesion across all outputs and strategic decisions.
• Facilitate collaboration between strategy creative media tech and analytics teams to ensure work connects and ladders up to the broader programme goals.
• Run and lead quarterly and monthly planning cycles co-ordinating inputs from multiple specialist teams.
• Partner closely with Delivery Leads Strategy and Media/Editorial leads to maintain clarity on scope priorities risks and dependencies.
• Maintain strong client / agency relationship ensuring confidence in programme direction delivery cadence and governance.
• Monitor programme health risks resource planning and overall operational efficiency working with team leads to resolve blockers quickly.
• Ensure the client experiences a one-DEPT integrated model.
• Support commercial management (scoping forecasting change control) with local and central Delivery teams.

SKILLS AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

• Relevant experience in a senior delivery/programme role within a digital/creative/marketing agency environment.
• Demonstrable experience working across multiple disciplines - ideally a blend of Creative Media and Web/Tech.
• Strong understanding of how strategy creative media tech SEO and analytics connect within an integrated programme.
• Proven ability to create and maintain complex multi-workstream timing plans and delivery frameworks.
• Automotive or mobility sector experience is a strong advantage particularly across multi-market programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to influence senior clients and internal leaders.
• Confidence operating in ambiguous fast-moving environments and turning complexity into clear direction.
• Highly organised calm under pressure and experienced in managing senior cross-functional teams.
• A proactive solutions-oriented mindset - able to spot risks early and navigate teams through challenges.
  
  

WE OFFER

• A flexible hybrid working policy
• The choice of medical healthcare providers (Bupa or Medicash)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off each year
• Company pension scheme
• EAP scheme
• Ride to work scheme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Buddy Program: You will be paired with a Buddy to help you through your first weeks at DEPT.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named Agency of the Year at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small local or global at DEPT youll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training development and certifications.
• Annual trip to DEPT Festival in the Netherlands: a chance to meet other people in DEPT see great talks from industry leaders and have an all expenses paid weekend of fun!
• Global annual DEPT Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHY DEPT

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the worlds most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing we create what is next by pioneering ideas acting fast and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious move with intent and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together relentlessly curious and get sh*t done. It is how we work how we grow and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT you will find the freedom to explore the space to collaborate and the trust to make a real impact for our clients for each other and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit develop nurture and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications Apply and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity equity and inclusion Check out our efforts here.