Account Director (Social)

Department: Social & Advertising

Location:London

Contracttype: 12-Month FTC

Full Time/Part time: Full Time

Reporting into: Client Partner

About Ogilvy:

Ogilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients ever since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. Ogilvy UK specialises in bringing together brand advertising customer experience marketing PR influence and consulting all fuelled by Behavioural Science. Our world-class award-winning creative campaigns deliver solutions for clientsincluding Molson Coors (owner of Madrí beer) Valeo Foods UK (owner of Kettle Chips and Rowse Honey) Argos Mondelēz International Unilever TK Maxx and Pernod Ricard.

In 2023 Ogilvy UK celebrated their75thanniversary and was the most awarded agency in Europe. Ogilvy is home to the largest influencer marketing practice globally and hosts the worlds biggest festival of behavioural science and creativityNudgestock now in its12thyear.

The Role:

As the Account Director (Integrated Social-first) you will support the delivery of large-scale integrated campaigns for a consumer tech brand within a collaborative WPP inter-agency model. While social-first in thinking particularly across TikTok Instagram and YouTube. This role spans brand influence content and paid media touchpoints to help deliver cohesive multi-channel campaign ecosystems.

You will report into the Integrated Business Director and work closely with them to help lead a dedicated team responsible for the day-to-day project management and delivery of major campaign workstreams. A key part of your role will be supporting the translation of brand and campaign strategy into actionable content ecosystems ensuring ideas are clearly structured well-managed and set up for scale and consistency across social influencer brand and wider media channels.

You will play an important role in helping bring the brands cultural ambition to life through big idea-led campaigns supporting the coordination of talent and creator partnerships where relevant and ensuring all work is delivered in a way that is culturally resonant strategically aligned and platform-native in execution.

With a strong understanding of social media and integrated campaign delivery you will help ensure ideas move fluidly across channels connecting social storytelling with broader brand platforms influencer collaborations and paid amplification. You will also support the development and rollout of campaign toolkits content playbooks influencer frameworks and delivery guidance ensuring effective execution across internal teams markets and external partners.

This role requires a highly organised proactive account lead who can navigate complex stakeholder environments bring clarity to multi-workstream campaigns and maintain momentum across fast-moving high-profile work. You will be equally comfortable managing day-to-day delivery detail while supporting the broader strategic direction set by senior leadership.

Ultimately you will act as a key operational and client-facing anchor within the account team helping ensure ideas are delivered seamlessly workstreams are well-coordinated and campaigns land with clarity consistency and impact across all touchpoints.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about social-led thinking with proven experience supporting the delivery of large-scale integrated campaigns across multiple channels in fast-paced environments and a strong track record of keeping complex cross-platform work on track from briefing through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Be the clients trusted advisor Build strong partnerships with mid-level clients acting as a point of escalation and a source of strategic guidance. Know your clients businesses challenges and expectations inside out acting as their trusted advisor.

Be the creative problem-solver Anticipate challenges and proactively develop solutions. Push for creative excellence while ensuring projects stay on track.

Be the strategic leader Lead the development of strategies that connect client objectives with creative solutions. Ensure all work aligns with the clients broader business goals.

Be a driver of creative excellence - Actively participate in creative reviews offering thoughtful and well-substantiated insights to challenge and enhance our work. Possess a keen understanding of what resonates with audiences and delivers results applying this knowledge to ensure all creative aligns with strategic objectives and market effectiveness.

Be commercially focused Oversee financial management including fee/scope tracking and profitability. Ensure projects meet financial targets and contribute to the agencys success.

Be the team guide Oversee project execution. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work. Provide mentorship and support to junior team members empowering them and helping them grow and succeed.

Be a role model Set the standard for collaboration accountability and resilience. Inspire teams to deliver their best work even in high-pressure situations.

Be the connector between strategy & delivery - Drive your projects with confidence ensuring they deliver on client objectives from strategic development to creative execution and production. Lead strategic discussions questioning and refining strategies to ensure they are robust and aligned with your clients goals.

Be the external face of the agency - Own all client-facing elements including scopes presentations and communications ensuring alignment with both client and agency goals.

Be the advocate - Advocate for your accounts needs within the agency ensuring it receives the resources and attention required to succeed

Key Skills:

A strategic mindset with the ability to connect client objectives to creative solutions and long-term goals.

Strong leadership skills to guide teams inspire collaboration and set the standard for excellence.

A creative problem-solver who can anticipate challenges and develop innovative solutions.

Exceptional organizational skills to manage complex projects and ensure smooth delivery across multiple stakeholders.

Confident and persuasive communication skills to present ideas negotiate effectively and manage client expectations.

A deep understanding of the creative process and the ability to champion bold impactful work.

Resilience and adaptability to thrive in high-pressure situations and deliver outstanding results.

A relentless focus on advocating for the clients needs and ensuring their objectives are prioritised.

A creative problem-solver who thrives on tackling complex challenges and finding innovative solutions.

Join our team in the role of Account Director where you will spearhead impactful creativity and cultivate client relationships on a global scale. Shape campaigns and champion innovation.

How we help you Thrive:

• 25 days annual leave 1 Volunteer Day
• Bupa Healthcare
• Enhanced Maternity Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am 4pm
• A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure
• Wellbeing and Health: Up to 25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership Unmind membership LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance